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"Cradle to Grave" refers to the traditional product lifecycle, where products often end up as waste after their use. The end phase of the lifecycle often leads to products being landfilled or incinerated.

"Cradle to Cradle" refers to a concept aimed at designing products to be fully recyclable or biodegradable. All materials used should be returned to the natural system, promoting the idea of a circular economy where resource efficiency is maximized, and environmental impact is minimized.

The Carbon Footprint measures the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by direct or indirect activities of a person, company or product. These emissions are generated by the combustion of fossil fuels, industrial processes, agriculture and waste management.

CO2 is a chemical compound of carbon and oxygen. It is a natural component of the Earth's atmosphere, along with nitrogen, oxygen, and noble gases, and one of the most significant greenhouse gases. CO2 is mainly produced by the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as by natural processes such as respiration. It's ability to retain heat in the atmosphere affects the global climate.

Ecodesign refers to the design of products and services considering environmental impacts. The goal is to find environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions throughout the entire lifecycle (from production to disposal of the end product), ensuring resource conservation and waste reduction.

Ecovadis offers a platform for companies to receive evaluations regarding environmental, social, and economic criteria. All responses must be supported by valid documents. We currently have a bronze medal.

2015, global climate goals were established at the Paris Climate Summit. The aim is to limit global warming to below 2°C, ideally to +1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Switzerland aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

Currently, PET beverage bottles are the only packaging that can be fully recycled in the bottle-to-bottle process. This closed-loop system allows old PET bottles to be turned into new PET beverage bottles or other packaging.

Plastic waste decomposes over a long period due to UV radiation, bacteria, salt, temperature fluctuations, or friction, which can take up to thousands of years. This process eventually forms so-called microplastic particles.

Sustainability is divided into three areas: Environment: Optimized use of raw materials, energy and reduction of waste and emissions. Social: Fairness for all our employees and consideration of societal expectations. Economic: Healthy growth of the company and constant investment in modern and more efficient technologies.

The goal of Net Zero 2050 is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere to match the amount removed. This would stabilize the greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Measures like increasing energy efficiency or using renewable energy sources are required to achieve this goal.

BACHMANN GROUP uses 100% green electricity generated from renewable energy sources. This is environmentally friendly and produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

PRISMA is an interest group in the packaging sector. They advocate for a unified industry solution with a collection infrastructure for packaging. All products and materials should be kept in a circular system and avoiding harmful waste.

The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) promotes best practices for emissions reduction and setting net zero goals. Companies can set reduction targets aligned with the latest climate science, publicly announce these targets online, and benefit from technical support and expert resources.

Our environmental consultant Carbotech developed the Eco Check environmental calculator for us. With this, we can calculate and compare the CO2 footprint and UBP (environmental impact points Switzerland) for three product variants simultaneously.

To record and reduce company emissions, a lifecycle assessment is conducted. This is divided into three categories: Scope 1 includes all direct emissions of a company, such as emissions from operational facilities and company vehicles. Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions from the purchase of energy sources, such as electricity and gas. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions not covered by Scope 1 and 2. for BACHMANN GROUP, this includes emissions from the supply chain, raw materials, product use and disposal, and business travel.

In the framework of the 2030 Agenda, 17 global goals, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were established. All UN member states should achieve and implement these goals. BACHMANN GROUP focuses on these five SDGs: 7 Affordable and Clean Energy 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action

The Swiss Triple Impact program (STI) is designed to support Swiss organizations in developing a clear sustainability strategy.

Single Use Plastic refers to plastic packaging that is disposed of after only one use.

Impresso is the name for our company tour for visitors. At three stations, facts about our company are explained and presented with a view of production and warehouse. Optionally, it can also be supplemented with a short visit to the hygiene zone.

Swiss Recycling is the umbrella organization of Swiss recycling associations and serves as a competence centre for quality, transparency, and sustainability.

Environmental impact points indicate how harmful a product or activity is to our environment. This can represent the lifecycle assessment of a product, including climate impact, emissions into air, water and soil, land use, resource consumption, and waste production.

Since 1991, PET Recycling Switzerland (PRS) has organized the recycling of PET beverage bottles. With state-of-the-art technology and the world's densest network of collection points, the company operates a proven B2B system without a deposit, achieving a return rate of over 90%.

Biodegradable materials decompose naturally without leaving harmful residues. Over time, the material breaks down into harmless substances, thus not harming the environment. Many natural materials like wood, paper, or plastics made from raw materials such as corn starch or sugarcane are biodegradable.

The Sustainability Check compares three product variants using various criteria. The division is into three main areas: Ecology: e.g. CO2, UBP Circularity: e.g. Design for Recycling, recycling content Product protection: e.g. migration

Tray Back aims to take back trays from our customers. This allows us to create a closed loop and increase resource efficiency by reusing or recycling the returned parts.

To ensure optimal recyclability of plastic packaging, specific guidelines called «Design for Recycling» are developed. By complying with these guidelines, recycling granulate that can be reused can be produced as effectively as possible from recycled plastic packaging.

RecyPac enables nationwide, standardised collection of plastic packaging and sevrage cartons in Switzerland. A voluntary, private sector solution for a Swiss circular economy secures long-term financing and guarantees nationwide collection and eco-efficient recycling. Environmental impact is minimized and the reuse of resources is promoted by ensuring that packaging materials are effectively recycled and kept within the economic cycle.