Sustainable packaging solutions
Environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging since 1949
Sustainability is a key purchasing criterion
Environmentally aware consumers pay particular attention to sustainable packaging and associate it positively with the brand. Furthermore, sustainable packaging solutions form the basis for reducing the environmental impact to a minimum in many respects. By using environmentally friendly packaging, you can convince your customers of your company's responsibility and achieve your sustainability goals at the same time.
The use of environmentally friendly packaging shows that your company is aware of its ecological responsibility and is actively working on using environmentally friendly solutions. This not only strengthens the trust of your customers, but also promotes a positive brand perception. In addition, environmentally friendly packaging can help to strengthen your market position and increase your competitiveness.
Invest in environmentally friendly packaging to achieve long-term success and at the same time make a valuable contribution to protecting our environment. This will ensure that your company plays a positive and responsible role both now and in the future.
Sustainable packaging in the circular economy
At THIMM we design our business processes to be environmentally-friendly and sustainable. Therefore, we focus very closely on the recyclability of our products. This is why most of our sustainable packaging is made from corrugated cardboard. This natural recyclable product is produced from renewable raw materials and consists largely of recycled fibres. The additional fresh fibres required are obtained from windfall and thinning timber, a result of sustainable forest management.
Unavoidable production residues (scraps, paper dust, etc.) that occur during the production of corrugated cardboard are also returned to the reusable material cycle. This generally occurs at THIMM in co-operation with our paper suppliers. This optimises logistics since the wastepaper is collected at the same time as the deliveries of the raw paper, thus avoiding empty journeys.
Perfect paper cycle
After use, the sustainable packaging produced by THIMM is almost all returned to the reusable material cycle by our customers in both the consumer and industrial goods sectors.
This return closes the cycle since the wastepaper is used again in the paper factories as a raw material for paper production. A paper fibre can go through up to 20 life cycles before it can no longer be used for paper production.
Sustainable packaging solutions: Essential for environmentally friendly shipping
Environmentally friendly packaging is indispensable when shipping products. It reliably protects products and protects the environment at the same time. By using recyclable materials, they help to reduce waste and reduce the ecological footprint. With innovative designs and sustainable solutions, environmentally friendly packaging makes an important contribution to responsible and environmentally conscious shipping.
Safe and sustainable shipping
Security locks also offer protection from damage. Locking systems made from sustainable corrugated cardboard are an ecological alternative to adhesive strips. The security locks protect shipping packaging from unauthorised opening and give you security against manipulations and counterfeits. Packaging designs of secondary packaging with an integrated locking system are the optimum solution to protect your products.
Advantages of environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging
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Support for the circular economy
Environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging is an ideal circular product, as it is still a recyclable material after at least 20 recycling cycles.
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Enhanced brand image
Companies that use sustainable packaging are perceived positively by environmentally conscious consumers, which strengthens the brand image and promotes customer confidence.
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Reduction of the ecological footprint
Environmentally friendly packaging reduces CO2 emissions and protects the environment by using less energy and resources during production and disposal.
Legal framework for packaging and packaging waste
The two most important legal bases are the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) and the valid EU directive. The Packaging Act forms the basis for a successful circular economy for sustainable packaging. This officially came into force on 1.1.2019 as a binding legal framework replacing the previous packaging regulation. In the meantime, the Packaging Act has been partially supplemented and/or overhauled (lastly in mid-2021) and from July 2022 registration requirements will also apply to the ultimate distributors of service packaging.
The current applicable EU Directive primarily includes measures to avoid packaging waste and promotes the reuse and recycling of packaging waste. These measures are intended to protect both resources and human health, ensure a functioning internal market and thereby contribute sustainably to the circular economy in EU Member States.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Michael Burkowski
Head of Sustainable Packaging Solutions
+49 5551 703 815
michael.burkowski@thimm.de