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iglo focusses on renewable raw materials

iglo uses fibre-based materials for almost 95% of its packaging and intends to gradually convert the remaining plastic bags as well. 

iglo wants to draw more attention from consumers and the industry to plant-based and fibre-based packaging. The company already uses fibre-based alternatives for almost 95% of its packaging and intends to gradually switch to the remaining plastic bags. 

iglo has largely avoided fossil-based materials in its products since 2015 and avoids petroleum-based plastic packaging wherever possible. Instead, it already uses around 95 per cent of products packaged in paper-based cardboard boxes, which can be disposed of in waste paper and remain in the cycle as a raw material. The remaining pouch solutions for ready meals are also to be gradually converted to renewable raw materials in future.

„iglo sees the nutritional transition as a comprehensive, holistic approach. We appeal to all manufacturers to promote the use of plant-based, i.e. renewable, raw materials. In particular, the aspect of CO2-The storage of plants is still given too little consideration and should give us all pause for thought.“

Philipp Kluck, Chairman of the Management Board of iglo Germany

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In addition to a The resource factor is just as important in plant-based nutrition. In addition to sustainable procurement and regional cultivation of product ingredients, this also applies to packaging materials. Unlike plastic, cardboard, paper or other plant-based materials such as grass and straw are renewable raw materials that are either recyclable or biodegradable and remain in the cycle.

One aspect of the materials debate that has been underestimated to date is the Capabilities of the CO2-Conversion and storage of plant sources. According to various surveys, around three quarters of all Germans consider the sustainability of products when shopping. 73 per cent of respondents in Germany also state that they value sustainable packaging. One For consumers, packaging is particularly sustainable if it is biodegradable and made from recycled or recyclable materials. 70 per cent cite paper/cardboard as the most sustainable packaging material. In fact, 83 per cent would pay more for sustainable packaging. New data has shown that 57 per cent of consumers are „less likely“ to buy products in environmentally harmful packaging would.

Source: iglo

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