World Environment Day is an annual event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive change. In the context of this year’s theme "Beat Plastic Pollution," we are aiming to raise awareness about the issue and highlight our continuous efforts in reduction of our waste, plastic use and fostering sustainable practices in our operations.
Plastic pollution poses a severe threat to the environment and ecosystems worldwide. Every year, approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic waste disrupt delicate ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices.
Recognizing the urgency, one of our sustainability missions is to work towards zero waste while using 100% eco-friendly materials for our products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in our packaging materials.
Our sustainable packaging success stories of the past years include:
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Eco – friendly coolboxes
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Industrially compostable Ulti-Mite sachets
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Fully compostable cardboard trays of Mirical in France
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Eco-friendly packaging of Aphytis in Spain
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Recycled liner of pollination products
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Plastic waste reduction during production of monitoring and traps products with Geostick Return Programme in the Netherlands
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Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands
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Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France
At Koppert, our commitment lies in utilizing renewable or recycled materials that can be efficiently recycled or composted by our customers. We constantly strive to enhance our sustainability practices by seeking materials that minimize space and weight during transportation, possess a minimal environmental footprint, and avoid long-distance transportation. Our ultimate goal is to provide solutions that not only contribute to our clients' well-being but also exude an appealing aesthetic while preserving the superior quality of our products.
Looking ahead, our vision entails achieving a truly circular economy where we exclusively utilize renewable or recycled materials. We aspire to ensure that all our clients have access to products that can be easily composted or recycled at the end of their lifecycle.