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Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability is the cornerstone of our values and operations. Sustainability is not just a principle, but an intrinsic part of our company's DNA, influencing every aspect of our business. We believe in producing eco-friendly packaging solutions, embracing sustainable practices and materials, and aligning our operations to support a greener future.

Our Vision: A World Without Plastic Waste

Together we realise packaging ideas at high speed and world-class level. Outstanding technology and know-how enable cradle to cradle packaging and a global, climate-positive production. For a world without plastic waste!

Pioneering a Greener Future:
Sustainable Technology at Chocal

Chocal Transparent Fibre Packaging

"Our packaging achieves beauty through minimal material usage, blending aesthetics with sustainability."

- Dr.-Ing. Alexander von Niessen

Earth-Friendly Packaging:
Our Pledge to Sustainable Solutions

Our packaging solutions are designed according to the cradle-to-cradle principle and embody nature's intelligence. Made only of organic materials, they can be both composted or recycled after use. In regions equipped with robust recycling systems, our packaging is seamlessly recyclable within the existing infrastructure (see technosphere).

 

In the absence of available infrastructure, Chocal packaging biodegrades naturally without leaving behind harmful micro plastics (see ecosphere). Even our printing inks and barrier coatings are biodegradable and non-toxic, fostering a sustainable cycle of creation and decomposition. Wherever in the world our packaging is thrown away, it does not leave behind waste but nutrients.

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Future Innovations

Our technology is not just adaptable for current material needs, it is also primed for future material innovations. We have designed our systems with a forward-thinking approach, ensuring they are versatile enough to accommodate any new materials as they emerge in the industry. This feature ensures that our packaging machinery will continue to be compatible with material inventions that could revolutionise packaging practices in the future.

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Community Engagement

Supporting the "Eule Gmünder Wissenswerkstatt" is a core part of our commitment to foster sustainable technology transfer. We believe in nurturing critical, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented minds for a brighter future. That is why we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovative thinkers through this incredible experience center even more.

Ending Plastic Pollution: Securing a Healthy Future for Generations

The Cradle to Cradle Concept

Ever heard of a concept where waste does not exist? Cradle to Cradle is a revolutionary approach that envisions products designed from the get-go to be beneficial for both people and the environment. Professor Michael Braungart, co-founder of the Cradle to Cradle concept, advocates for products designed to be endlessly reusable or biodegradable. It is about reimagining our relationship with materials, manufacturing, and consumption, aiming not just for less harm but for positive contributions to ecosystems.

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