Jute instead of polystyrene: Kompackt61 GmbH produces a sustainable packaging solution made from the renewable raw material jute for shipping temperature-sensitive products.
Online retailers in particular still use a lot of polystyrene and other synthetic materials to protect temperature-sensitive products during shipping. But more and more Shipper of foodstuffs are looking for alternatives. The Lower Saxony-based company Kompackt61, for example, offers these with its insulating mats made from jute fibres.
Obtained from the naturally renewable jute plant, it binds CO2 during its growth period and can be processed with particularly low energy consumption. The natural fibre is processed into mats using a special Kompackt process. Jute fibre is Naturally insulating, shock-absorbing and moisture-regulating. Ideal properties for shipping food. The JuteBox has the same properties as conventional polystyrene.
„Our aim from the outset was to offer shippers a simple and ecological alternative.“ Alexandra Kletzsch, Founder Kompackt
Jute solution for the mail order business
The company designed the JuteBox, a high-performance insulated box for shipping sensitive products, to meet the requirements of food manufacturers. The inlays carry a special coating based on potato starch. All materials used are selected with a view to biodegradability. All products and packaging solutions can therefore be disposed of in the company's own compost or organic waste bin. In addition, there are Numerous reuse options in the home and garden, such as for growing tomatoes or as frost protection. Since this year, Kompackt's solutions have also been certified climate-neutral.
Biodegradable and climate-neutral
For all consignors who deliver temperature-sensitive or delicate goods such as meat, fish, cheese or other delicacies to end customers, the JuteBox an interesting solution. They can also be used to transport cakes, fresh juices or ice cream in an environmentally friendly way. The jute-based packaging solutions keep even frozen products over 48 hours shipping time fresh according to the temperature limits.
The product portfolio of kompackt61 GmbH includes Shipping boxes and insulated bags, supplemented by cool packs and dry ice bags. can be produced. The packaging is available in different sizes and can be customised to individual customer requirements thanks to the company's own production site. The advantages: Shippers benefit from Cost savings in the dual system, in warehousing and handling, as well as in external perception. The end customer can also order sensitive goods online without burdening the environment with additional waste. There are also various reuse options and easy disposal.
Source: Kompackt61
