Our next alternative to plastic containers is bagasse. Bagasse is a waste product of sugar production: the shredded plant fibres remain after the sugar cane is pressed out and can be further processed into robust shells, for example. This makes bagasse a good example of upcycling, because unlike plastic and other materials, the material does not have to be produced specifically. This has a particularly positive effect on the CO2 balance. Just like the raw material for recycled cardboard, paperboard and paper, sugar cane and sugar millet grow again - a property with which plastic cannot shine.

Another advantage: bagasse is plastic-free and up to 100 percent biodegradable. Many products made from the material can therefore simply be broken down on the compost at home or are also industrially compostable. Bagasse is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable material. In the future, waste management companies will probably develop even more efficient processes for composting.

Bagasse is also a great alternative to plastic in terms of handling: the packaging is robust and keeps both greasy and other liquids just as safely as its plastic cousins.

As containers for take-away meals, customers can heat up the boxes and trays in the microwave at any time after shopping. Cold and hot meals up to 100 °C are no problem for the organic containers. This also includes hot drinks - so how about bagasse cups for the next coffee-to-go orders?

We know PET (polyethylene terephthalate) primarily as the classic material for plastic bottles (PET bottles). If the once-used plastic is reprocessed, we speak of rPET (recycled PET). Instead of simply ending up in the rubbish, the material is cleaned and shredded. With modern recycling processes, new plastic bottles and other containers can be made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. In this way, the plastic that was produced at great expense is not lost.

For the environment, the use of rPET is an enormous relief. Because compared to the production of new plastic containers, rPET production requires significantly less petroleum. Overall, the CO2 balance of rPET is up to 70 percent lower than that of new PET. After use, the recycled material can be returned to the normal recycling cycle.

The applications of rPET are no different from newly produced plastic, so your customers will not notice any difference between the two materials.

Recycled plastic containers are light and robust, as well as tasteless and absolutely hygienic. Our boxes, trays and lids are made from 100% rPET. They are transparent so that the packaged food remains clearly visible at all times. Environmentally friendly rPET glasses are also ideal for to-go drinks.

In addition to the petroleum required, the high water consumption in plastic production also has a negative impact on the environment. In this respect, grass paper comes into question as a particularly efficient alternative to plastic. The production of one tonne of grass fibre pulp requires only two litres of drinking water. With little pollution, grass paper bags and trays can simply be disposed of in the waste paper.

In addition, the locally harvested grass comes from compensatory areas that do not compete with the enormous land requirements of animal feed production. Similar to FSC®-certified wood, there is no need to worry about forest clearance, land grabbing or other negative consequences when producing grass paper. Moreover, in the course of the purely mechanical production process, the grass fibre does not have to be chemically processed.

Our carbon footprint tool, for example, reveals the impact of plastic-free packaging, tableware and cutlery on your carbon footprint. With the practical app, you can quickly compare different products and find out how much CO2 is produced in their life cycle. You also receive relevant information on waste disposal options.

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