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7 • Overview of materials Recycled aluminium Recycled aluminium: A smart solution Recycled aluminium is made from used aluminium products such as soft drink cans or aluminium packaging. Instead of mining and processing new aluminium ore, these old aluminium products are collected and remelted to create new aluminium products. By using recycled aluminium, fewer new raw materials are used. Recycled milk packs From used milk cartons to new promotional products Recycled milk cartons are a valuable source of new products. Milk packaging material consists of aluminium, paper and plastic, which are carefully separated, sorted and processed by machines. The remaining paper is made into notebooks and other functional items, among others. Products with a special past, ready for a second life. Recycled glass Timeless promotion with recycled glass Bottles that are placed in to recycling are firstly broken down and washed. This material is then melted down into recycled glass to make new bottles or other functional glass products. When this new product is eventually placed in to recycling, the process starts all over again. Recycled cotton Feeling good about reused textiles Cotton can be recycled from textile waste from the textile industry (pre-consumer) or from discarded consumer textiles (post-consumer). In this process, different raw materials are often combined. Worn textiles are carefully sorted and stripped of buttons, zips and labels. The fibres are then machine combed until only the pure fibres remain. These are mixed with a small percentage of virgin, organic cotton or polyester and from these, strong yarns are spun. Collection 2025
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Overview of materials • 8 RPET The new normal in product material RPET stands for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate, a material made from recycled PET plastic, such as plastic bottles and packaging. This process starts by collecting and separating plastic waste, which is then carefully cleaned and shredded into small plastic particles. These particles are then converted into granulate, which can be re-formed into products via injection moulding or other production methods. RPET is indistinguishable from ‘regular’ plastic. RPET reduces the demand for new plastic and thus contributes to reducing plastic waste. Hemp Hemp fibers: A strong foundation for reusable bags The hemp plant naturally produces exceptionally strong fibres, which have been used in textiles for centuries for their strength and versatility. Thanks to its rapid growth and deep root system, hemp supports soil health and helps purify pollutants. Hemp requires up to 35% less water than cotton and can grow without pesticides due to its natural resistance to insects. This allows it to be grown organically. Fabric made from hemp feels soft and warm and retains its quality even after frequent washing. Hemp offers a reliable, natural base for reusable bags. Jute The force of nature Jute is a long, soft, plant bast fibre that can be spun into rough, strong threads. Plant material that is 100% biodegradable. Very little fertiliser and pesticides are used to grow jute. This makes it a good alternative to cotton and nylon. Jute gives products a cool and robust appearance. As it is a strong, hard-wearing and tough material, it is ideally suited as a basis for making shopping bags. Coffee waste Boost your brand with coffee grounds Coffee grounds are a valuable raw material that can be reused in various ways. Coffee grounds are mainly collected from the catering industry. Coffee grounds can serve as a basis for paper production by adding cellulose. Coffee grounds can also be processed into granulate suitable for making plastic. With some additional ingredients and processing, coffee grounds eventually create the basis for materials such as paper, plastic and yarn, which can be further processed into all kinds of functional products. A nice bonus is that products made from coffee waste, often still smell like coffee. Collection 2025
