Sustainable filling material for webshop boxes: Turn old into new!

The economical use of resources is very important to us. We have therefore set ourselves the goal of finding more sustainable packaging solutions for our web shop boxes. Old cardboard boxes are now used to make new filling material for the safe shipping of products. This way we prevent new trees from having to be felled for the cardboard industry. A newly planted tree needs around 20-30 years to grow large enough to bind the CO2 and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Sustainability is a top priority at Höllinger

In the past, we have repeatedly received suggestions from our customers to make the packaging of our webshop boxes and the filling material more sustainable. Up until now, we had used a lot of plastic film to protect the glass bottles from breaking. This was a temporary solution for us to be able to start this project. Of course, we ourselves were also very unhappy with the amount of plastic waste.

Why are trees so important for the environment and the climate?

Protection of the environment and biodiversity: Austria's forests provide habitat for numerous animal and plant species, many of which are threatened or endemic. The protection of these habitats is crucial for the preservation of biodiversity.

Carbon storage: Trees store carbon dioxide and play an important role in the fight against climate change. Through photosynthesis, they bind CO₂ and thus help reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Soil and water protection: Forests protect soil from erosion and improve water quality by acting as natural filters. They help regulate the water cycle and prevent floods and landslides.

Rest and relaxation: Forests offer people opportunities for recreation and contribute to the quality of life. They are places for leisure activities such as hiking, cycling and picnicking. Forest bathing in particular has become increasingly popular. It is said to help the body reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, improve mood and also lower blood pressure. Inhaling phytoncides released by trees has a positive effect on the body.

Fight climate change: Healthy forests are more resilient to the impacts of climate change and can better respond to natural disasters such as storms, droughts and fires.

Protection against natural hazards: Forests act as natural barriers against avalanches and rockfalls, especially in mountainous regions such as the Alps.

Sustainable cardboard filling material

Purchasing a cardboard shredder
We have purchased our own cardboard shredder so that we can produce new filling material from old cardboard boxes that we collect. With this device, it is now very easy to convert old cardboard boxes into filling material.

What are the advantages?
The new filling material is designed to be ideal for packaging glass and Tetra Pak® bottles. This protects our glass bottles and helps us avoid a significant amount of plastic waste.

Improving environmental protection
Recycling: Reusing old cardboard boxes instead of throwing them away reduces waste and promotes recycling.
Conservation of resources: Less need for new raw materials is required because existing materials are reused.

Improving cost efficiency
Lower disposal costs: As a company, we can save a lot of costs by not having to dispose of old cardboard boxes.
Lower material costs: Using existing cardboard boxes is often more cost-effective than purchasing new filling materials.

Availability of raw material
Easy accessibility: Old cardboard boxes are regularly generated in our company and are easily available.
Continuity: Continuous deliveries of goods ensure that there is always a new supply of cardboard boxes.

Sustainability is lived
Reduction of the carbon footprint: Reusing cardboard helps reduce CO2 emissions because fewer new materials need to be produced.
Promoting circular economy: Supports the principle of circular economy by keeping materials in circulation.