Our packaging
We are aware of the environmental impact of packaging and have therefore chosen the following packaging methods:
- glass jar with a 'deep' closure - multifunctional, because it can also be used sustainably for other purposes
Glass can be recycled infinitely many times. Our glass jars are therefore a sustainable choice, especially when you can continue to use the empty jars to store your spices or other items. For recycling, the empty glass with lid on it to offer in the glass container.
- composite transparent bag with airtight, resealable ziplock closure
These bags can be recycled just like many other plastics with PMD waste. These bags are laminated and made of various plastics, making them difficult to recycle. We haven't yet found an affordable alternative.
Because these bags are transparent, it is advisable to store these spice bags in a dark place (for example in a drawer).
- transparent light-proof bag (black) with airtight, resealable ziplock closure
These bags can be disposed of with PMD waste because they are fully recyclable, as they are made of a single material rather than mixed materials. This reduces the strain on natural resources. The zip-lock closures help keep the bag's contents fresh.
- compostable kraft bags and bags with airtight, resealable ziplock closure
These bags are compostable, but that's for professional composting. Don't use them in your own compost pile! The outer layer is made of kraft paper, the inner layer of biodegradable plastic. The bag perishes completely in about three months in a professional composting facility.
We use these bags for refills ranging from 300 to 500 grams. For larger quantities, these bags are less suitable; we prefer the stronger aluminum stand-up pouches, which are also more suitable for a frequently humid environment, such as a commercial kitchen, where the compostable bag quickly delaminates (and then won't close).
- aluminum stand-up pouches with airtight, resealable ziplock
Our aluminum stand-up pouches are laminated—consisting of three layers of 12-micron PET, 7-micron recycled aluminum, and 60-micron PE. These layers are inseparable, making this product not fully recyclable. These pouches must be disposed of with residual waste. We use this packaging for units of 500 grams and above.
The environmental impact of packaging
It's easy to say that the environmental impact of sachets is lower than that of glass jars. This is certainly true for production; creating identical packaging requires a glass version. six times as much energy is required as for the plastic version In addition, the glass jars are heavier than the bags, which also has an impact transport requires more energy.
Not only by your choice of packaging method, but also by the way you as a consumer handle your packaging, impacts waste, raw material, and energy flows. If you choose a glass jar, make the choice to continue using them for any purpose for a long time, and to use refillable packaging. At the end of their lifespan, of course, you can recycle the jars in the bottle bank.