{"id":42771,"date":"2021-03-04T14:08:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T13:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=42771"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:37:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T11:37:06","slug":"practical-test-carton-packaging-sti-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/praxistest-kartonverpackung-sti-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical test: cardboard packaging for seeds and fertiliser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The traditional Wolf-Garten brand wants to replace the plastic buckets it has been using for seeds and fertiliser with environmentally friendly cardboard packaging from the STI Group. A practical test is currently underway.<\/p>\n<p>The brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolf-garten.com\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Wolf Garden<\/a> has stood for innovative garden products made in Germany since 1922. To strengthen the growth segment of organic fertilisers and various seed products, we are now supporting <strong>Two sustainable packaging solutions from the STI Group<\/strong> the green brand philosophy and product positioning in retail.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201eOur products are for the garden and are already strongly associated with naturalness from their origins. We are working consistently to strengthen our company's sustainable footprint. In addition to this company focus, we are also noticing an increasing desire for such products among our customers.\u201c <strong>Klaus Skuppin<\/strong>, Head of Seed and Fertiliser at MTD Products AG<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To strengthen the Natura organic fertiliser segment, but also for selected seed and fertiliser products, the company therefore looked for packaging that reinforces this character. \u201eWith the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sti-group.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">STI Group<\/a> we have found the right partner, who has advised us on the possibilities and also supported us in the realisation of transferring the topic of sustainability to our packaging,\u201c says Skuppin.<\/p><div class=\"packa-in-post-alle\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-37869893\"><div id=\"packa-320481578\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PJ Self-promotion English 03\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png 840w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-332x83.png 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-664x166.png 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-688x172.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42773\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42773 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-1024x546.png\" alt=\"Cardboard packaging for fertiliser\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-2048x1091.png 2048w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-1320x703.png 1320w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2-600x320.png 600w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Kunststoff-abgeloest-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-2.png 2500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seeds could soon be available on the market in environmentally friendly cardboard boxes. (Image: STI Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Cardboard packaging replaces plastic buckets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Goodbye plastic - packaging made from recycled corrugated cardboard could replace the current plastic buckets for seed and fertiliser products from Wolf-Garten in the future. This sustainable alternative allows 2 to 10 kg of contents to be presented attractively and safely. In the <strong>Offset printing refined<\/strong> the packaging communicates the product benefits directly to the consumer and emphasises the manufacturer's sustainable claim.<\/p>\n<p>The carrying handle is made of paper, individually adapted to the weight of the contents and makes it easy to take the shopper home with you. <strong>A practical test is currently underway<\/strong> with some products in selected DIY stores.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42774\" style=\"width: 869px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42774 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-869x1024.png\" alt=\"Cardboard made from waste paper with grass content\" width=\"869\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-869x1024.png 869w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-255x300.png 255w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-768x905.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-1304x1536.png 1304w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-1738x2048.png 1738w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-1320x1555.png 1320w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3-600x707.png 600w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sti-Graspapier-Wolf-Garten_STI-Group-3.png 1273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grass paper packaging appeals to consumers and is an eye-catcher on the shelf. (Image: STI Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Vegetable raw materials inside and grass outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For the vegan Natura Bio products, packaging made from grass paper appeals to consumers who attach particular importance to a sustainable product image. Through the conscious <strong>No virgin pulp and partial replacement of waste paper with grass<\/strong> the solution is an alternative to conventional materials made from virgin fibres or purely wood-based recycled paper. The cardboard packaging becomes an eye-catcher on the shelf with perfect brand staging and differentiation from competitor products.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source:<\/em> STI Group<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wolf-Garten wants to replace its plastic buckets for seeds and fertiliser with environmentally friendly cardboard packaging from the STI Group. 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