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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
