Products already available in recycled aluminium (PCR)
The conversion of other aluminium barrels to 100% recycled post-consumer aluminium (PCR) is done step-by-step since we first use up existing components in the sake of the environment. The list will be constantly updated.
100% recycled aluminium - 100% proven edding quality
The barrels of all our permanent and whiteboard markers made of aluminium will gradually transition to 100% recycled aluminium. These markers are covering a wide range of stroke widths and up to 20 different colours per product. In the sense of the environment the transition will take place step-by-step in order to use up the old stocks of products and packaging first. Of course the products will still have 100% proven edding quality.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, we've searched for a new sustainable source of aluminium. End of life materials like power lines that are no longer in use and old printing plates are ideal for recycling and repurposing and can be used to produce new edding markers with barrels made from 100% recycled aluminium.
Small steps, big impact
By using post-consumer recycling (PCR) aluminium for our marker barrels we will lower our CO2e footprint significantly. Compared to the production with virgin aluminium we will save approximately 90% C02e per marker barrel!
This source is electrifying
It required extensive research and development to find the right material for our marker production and to ensure both, the high quality of the thin-walled marker barrels as well as a consistent supply.
Aluminium coming form power lines and printing plates that are no longer in use is not only ideal for recycling and repurposing but also ensures the high material purity for the quality of the marker barrels.
Other environmental benefits
Using this source for the barrels of our markers in the future has next to the CO2e reduction also additional environmental benefits:
Reduction of waste by reusing and repurposing old power lines and printing plates that are no longer needed.
Saving valuable resources by avoiding the use of virgin aluminium and in consequence the mining of bauxite, which can cause devastating damage to landscapes and the people who live there.