How durable and reusable plastic solutions can reduce material use
Plastics are often associated with environmental problems. At the same time, they possess properties that are relevant to numerous industrial applications. Depending on the product and area of application, these include, for example, low weight, high durability, and the potential for long-term or repeated use.
Therefore, it is not only the material itself that matters, but also how it is used.
In product development, WERIT focuses on three key principles: Durability, reuse, and recyclability. Our products are designed to be used reliably for many years and to utilize resources as efficiently as possible.
One product. Many uses.
A key factor in sustainability is a product’s service life. A long service life can reduce the need for replacement products and, consequently, the additional use of materials.
That is why we design our plastic solutions to withstand high mechanical stresses, enable long service cycles, and function reliably even under demanding industrial conditions.
Repeated or long-term use can reduce the need for replacement products. For IBCs, our internal statistics show an average service life of 2.5 years.
Reusable systems instead of short-lived packaging
Reusable systems are used in many industrial logistics processes today. Our reusable packaging is designed for an average of up to 15 usage cycles, for example, and—when used properly—can replace single-use packaging over multiple transport cycles.
Our solutions support precisely these systems. By reusing packaging across multiple transport cycles, the need for new packaging and packaging materials can be reduced. For IBCs over a one-year period with an average usage duration of eight weeks, this results in a savings of five procurement cycles.
Circular economy as a model for the future
Another important step toward sustainability is the development of closed-loop material cycles. Materials should remain in circulation for as long as possible and be recycled at the end of their life cycle.
That is why, when developing our products, we ensure that they are recyclable and can be integrated into existing material cycles. Our combination IBCs are primarily made of steel and HDPE (plastic) and can be reprocessed and recycled using standard methods. After use, the materials can be prepared for material recovery—for example, through shredding and separate cleaning—and thus returned to the material cycle.
At the same time, we are continuously working to optimize our production processes and use materials more efficiently.
Sustainability as a continuous process
Sustainability is not a state that is achieved once, but an ongoing development process. New technologies, more efficient production methods and innovative product solutions are constantly opening up new opportunities.
Our goal is to take advantage of these opportunities and work with our customers to develop solutions that incorporate considerations regarding material use, energy consumption, and reusability from the very beginning.
Step by step, we are creating an industry in which performance, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand.
Corporate management with principles
Ecological responsibility
- Primary material savings of 169.7 tonnes last year (e.g. fossil fuels and metals)
- Energy savings and generation of 715.8 MWh (equivalent to the electricity consumption of approx. 42 households)
- Greenhouse gas savings of 93.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (equivalent to the emissions of 24.8 tonnes of burnt hard coal)
Social responsibility
- Employees from different nations and age groups with different religious, cultural and social backgrounds as well as sexual orientation work at the company.
- WERIT works according to a code of conduct that excludes all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment.
- An internal and external safety officer and a company doctor are responsible for the continuous monitoring of occupational safety.
- We have been supporting regional charitable organisations, initiatives and events for many years.
We support the UN Global Compact
We have been a member of the German Global Compact Network (DGCN) since October 2020. The United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest and most important initiative for responsible corporate governance. Over 15,000 companies in more than 160 countries worldwide currently belong to the UN Global Compact. Of these, almost 600 are German companies - from DAX-listed corporations to SMEs and small specialists.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Awarded "ecovadis - Bronze"!
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the ongoing commitment to acting responsibly by integrating social and environmental concerns into business activities. CSR goes beyond simple compliance and looks at how companies manage their economic, social and environmental impacts, as well as their relationships with their stakeholders (e.g. employees, trading partners, government). We at WERIT are proud of this award.
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATE
issued by the REMONDIS Group
Working together with the REMONDIS Group, WERIT has made valuable contributions to the environment. Primary raw material savings, energy savings and gains as well as CO2 savings have been achieved. The data was determined using a calculation model created by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environment, Safety and Energy Technology.
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATE
issued by the REMONDIS Group
Working together with the REMONDIS Group, WERIT has made valuable contributions to the environment. Primary raw material savings, energy savings and gains as well as CO2 savings have been achieved. The data was determined using a calculation model created by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environment, Safety and Energy Technology.
ENERGETIC OPTIMIZATION of production
- Acquisition of new energy-efficient injection moulding machines
- Use of energy-efficient water pumps for the cooling water supply
- Use of energy-efficient servomotors for an automatic assembly machine
- Installation of new energy-efficient LED hall lighting with light management via presence detectors
Reusable systems instead of short-lived packaging
Reusable systems are used in many industrial logistics processes today. Robust industrial packaging can be used over many transport cycles, replacing large quantities of disposable packaging.
Our solutions support precisely these systems. Thanks to their stable design, high reusability and efficient handling, they help to make transport processes more economical and at the same time more resource-efficient.
