Sustainable products and materials
To offer our customer a sustainable product is important from both an environmental- and a business perspective. We base our definition on three important aspects:
- Economy - encourage businesses to make investments that hinders long-term growth without harming the environment or society.
- Society - encourage companies to improve by complying with human rights and environmental laws.
- Environment - encourage companies to manage our natural resources correctly and minimize environmental impact.
Definition Paper and Corrugated
General definition
The true value of the forest is fully recognized and integrated into communities around the world. FSC® is the leading driving force for improved forestry and market development, which turns the trend in the world’s forests towards sustainable use, conservation, and respect for all.
Boxon definition
To be defined as a sustainable product we require that:
- Supplier should be certified according to FSC
- Products should be marked according to FSC 100%, MIX or RECYCLED
- Product should be marked with RECYCLABLE
Definition Plastic
General definition
Under the new plans, all plastic packaging on the EU market will be recyclable by 2030, the consumption of single-use plastics will be reduced and the intentional use of microplastics will be restricted.
Boxon definition
- To be defined as a sustainable product we require that:
- The product should be produced with a minimum of 80% recycled material
- The product should be produced from bio-based raw material such as tall oil or sugar cane base.
Definition Wood
General definition
The true value of the forest is fully recognized and integrated into communities around the world. FSC is the leading driving force for improved forestry and market development, which turns the trend in the world’s forests towards sustainable use, conservation, and respect for all.
Boxon definition
To be defined as a sustainable product we require that:
- The supplier should be certified according to FSC or PEFC
- The product should be marked/stamped/treated according to IPPC / ISPM 15 / KD
Definition Labels
General definition
The true value of the forest is fully recognized and integrated into communities around the world. FSC is the leading driving force for improved forestry and market development, which turns the trend in the world’s forests towards sustainable use, conservation, and respect for all.
Under the new plans, all plastic packaging on the EU market will be recyclable by 2030, the consumption of single-use plastics will be reduced and the intentional use of microplastics will be restricted.
Boxon definition
To be defined as a sustainable (paper) product we require that:
- the supplier should be certified according to FSC
To be defined as a sustainable (plastic) product we require that:
- the product should be produced from bio-based raw material such as tall oil or sugar cane base
To be defined as a sustainable (textile) product we require that:
- the product should be produced from recycled polyester material only.
