Combating the plastic problem - Companies that encourage

In our last blog article We have tried to make it clear that we urgently need to do something about the pollution of the world's oceans. But not only there. Time is running out, and our livelihood, as well as the livelihood of many animal species, is being destroyed and poisoned more and more every day. By what? By the Plastic problem !

The most common Tips for avoiding plastic In everyday life, each of us has seen or heard of something. But not only we as consumers or individuals must be held accountable, because companies and organizations that against the plastic problem companies and new paths hit.

Finally, we must also have the opportunity as end consumers to resort to sustainable and plastic-free alternatives – all the will and determination to change will not achieve much in the end if the Business does not participate and the Politics no new paths smooths out and everything continues to be purely growth is fixed.

That is why we would like to some pioneers who face this challenge and encourage others on their way out of the plastic crisis :

Of the mattress , about the Upholstered bed , up to Duvet , Pillow and mattress protector – you get all this at Kipli. Antoine Loredo and Davide Ballotta founded the company in 2017 with the intention of making accessories for the sustainable bedroom Free from harmful substances and made from natural ingredients.

Fair Prices and longevity are the focus. The brand’s core product, the Mattress , made of biodegradable Natural latex and a cover from Organic cotton. Production takes place according to long craft tradition in Italy. The natural latex mattress is then sold at a fair price, without any middlemen.

Kipli thus represents a A natural alternative to conventional mattresses , which are often synthetic. Made from petroleum-based materials with chemical components. Sleep is so important to us, and the harmful substances we unknowingly absorb into our bodies at night are preventable.

Kipli is also committed to the environment. You are part of the organization 1% for the planet and donate additionally 1% of your purchase to organizations that are committed to Environmental protection insert!

The Free Shipping , 10-year warranty promise and the possibility of the mattress Kipli offers a 30-day free trial !

*The author of the images is BIO-LUTIONS

Plastic packaging and disposable tableware represent an enormous problem Especially in these times of COVID-19, when takeaway food is becoming increasingly popular, the importance of sustainable disposable tableware is increasing. To combat the plastic crisis and environmental littering founded Eduardo Gordillo and Stefan W. Dircks 2017 the start-up BIO-LUTIONS .

The company provides instead of the Disposable plastic items with a specially developed and patented technology Alternative made from natural raw materials here. Without binding agents, without chemicals . For this purpose, they use worldwide agricultural Agricultural residues such as sugar cane leaves or banana trunks. The leftovers that would otherwise end up in the bin, become dishes and offer the farmers an additional Source of income by selling them.

One cooperation with a large delivery service, namely Delivery Hero , among others, has already been decided. In your repertoire is Disposable tableware, packaging, and medical equipment . All in the fight against the plastic crisis. We're excited to see where we might soon encounter BIO-LUTIONS' innovative products in our everyday lives.

The three boys Georg, Karsten and Moritz, who are behind PlasticFischer have made it their mission to reduce the plastic crisis in the world’s oceans . They work in Indonesia through specially developed barriers at the Cleaning rivers and try to ensure that the plastic waste that reaches the oceans through river mouths does not even get there.

Through enlightenment on site and working with locals, do you want to Population for the topic also sensitize . The materials for the Cleanup barriers come from local shops, which also supports the domestic economy will. The Locals who will be working on the project will of course also fairly paid .

On the wave of change not only we ride along Oceanmata , but also the company Waves . You have a IT platform for corporate sustainability management launched.

This makes it possible to Sustainability footprint in real time for all industrial sectors. For example, on this platform you can get an overview of the CO2 emissions for transport and logistics is appointed in your own company.

Afterwards there is also Optimization opportunities by showing you what the biggest CO2 polluters are and where Potential for improvement This makes sustainability visible and transparent!

The platform Plasticfreeworld presents you three tools to tackle the plastic crisis:

First, a worldwide industry directory that allows you as an entrepreneur to find manufacturers from all over the world who plastic-free B2B products offer!

Secondly, your own Marketplace where you can also benefit as a private individual from Fashion, watches & jewelry , to Pet supplies get everything by supporting small labels that sell their products here.

And last but not least, a own community where you can connect and exchange ideas with like-minded people! The vision of Plasticfreeworld is to average plastic consumption of every person to have reduced by 30% .

Advertising materials are powerful Marketing tools . Always and still today. This is where cheap Mass-produced plastic again, but Loop want to make a difference here.

Instead of a flood of plastic items, you offer companies the opportunity sustainable products to give away to your customers.

They rely on Recycled materials, reusable products, and plastic- and BPA-free materials . 1% of the value of each order is donated to the environmental organization OceanCare.

In the area Logistics and transport There is still a lot of plastic waste. Landpack GmbH tackles this problem at its source and has developed the world’s first environmentally friendly insulated packaging invented, which is in no way inferior to Styrofoam in its properties.

Styrofoam Simply replace them with the Natural fiber straw – after all, this is a renewable raw material , which is more than sufficient. additives how glue is waived .

Uwe D'Agnone, Managing Director of the company Creapaper , has set itself the task of using a patented process made of grass paper and cardboard The final product is completely recyclable and compostable and does not require the use of chemicals in its production.

Some Supermarket chains We also use the paper for packaging various fruits and vegetables.

You too can enjoy your private environment at your workplace take a look around and take a look at the responsible Dealing with plastic dare.

If you see a need for action in your company, talk to your superiors and provide suggestions for improvement.

Here are a few incentives for change in your company :

Identify plastic waste

Take a look around the company. Where is plastic consistently used? Are there alternatives? If so, what are they, and how practical and applicable are they for your business?

When choosing suppliers, you can select them by looking at whether they offer reusable packaging instead of disposable packaging. The message of sustainability can also be communicated wonderfully to suppliers and customers, thus spreading the word to a wider audience.

Whether for entertaining customers or employees, traditional disposable bottles are no longer necessary. A water dispenser with a tap connection, for example, can drastically reduce plastic waste.

You may also get some ideas from the companies we presented above.

One petition Signing doesn't hurt anyone and is free. Nevertheless, you can raise your voice within this framework. WWF For example, is currently advocating for a global, legally binding UN Convention by which each country commits to Plastic crisis by 2030 to end.

Click here for the petition !

• Your used Face mask and used rubber gloves do NOT belong in the yellow bag and not in nature, but in the residual waste !
• From the 03.07.2021 should be in all EU countries Disposable items such as disposable cutlery and plates, plastic straws, cotton swabs and balloon sticks made of plastic, and much more, disappear . Aldi, Netto and Lidl have decided to be ahead of politics and already before 03.07. to remove the decided items from the range.
• The Export of German plastic waste is still common. Most plastic waste goes to Malaysia , with around 151,000 tonnes in 2020.

 The good news : In 2020, the number was 32,000 tons less than in the previous year. It's often unclear what actually happens to the waste there.

The toy manufacturer Lego wants his entire Change packaging by 2025 .

The boxes with the well-known colorful game pieces and the bags they contain are to be made entirely of recycled components One change in this context: The Packs According to the company, 14% smaller than 5 years ago.

This saves 3,000 truckloads and 7,000 tons of cardboard per year.

Also Frosta sets a good example. The company intends to move towards a pure paper packaging and thus eliminate the need for common plastic bags. The implementation will be carried out gradually.

40 million plastic packaging could be achieved through Frosta alone saved become.