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* Over the lifespan of 50 reuses EINFACH MEHRWEG generates less waste and consumers less water compared to 50 single-use packaging.
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our small EINFACH MERHWEG packaging (500ml) emits less CO2e emissions compared to single-use plastic packaging.
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our EINFACH MEHRWEG packaging (1200ml) emits less CO2e emissions compared to single-use paper packaging.
* Please note that all the numbers are based on the results of our comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from 2023, which is ISO 14040/14044 conform and verified by Bureau Veritas. You can find the LCA here.
We are thrilled and proud to publish our first Impact Report 2023, the report highlights our commitment to sustainability and offers a deep dive into our reusable packaging solutions.
Our first impact report highlights EINFACH MEHRWEG’s ecological benefits over single-use alternatives from our life cycle assessment results and provides insights into sykell’s environmental, social, and governance practices.
Our Impact Report 2023 sets new standards in the reusable packaging industry for transparency and accountability. It addresses critical issues and showcases the benefits of reusable solutions over single-use alternatives. The report brings clarity to the sector by debunking widespread myths and countering the arguments with solid facts.
The report provides a detailed overview of the ecological benefits and operations of the large-scale reusable system in Germany, EINFACH MEHRWEG, based on our verified comparative life cycle assessments. It also offer insights into the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) at sykell.
If current practices continue, plastics could outweigh fish in the ocean by 2050. With 95% of plastics discarded after one use, our ecosystems are being overwhelmed with waste.
The packaging industry produces more and more packaging each year, fueling the linear economy and increasing single-use packaging waste.
In 2021, the EU generated 84 million tonnes of packaging waste, with only 64% being recycled. The rest is burned, exported, or lands in nature. Germany generated the second-highest volume in the EU, at 236.7 kg per person.
The takeaway sector produces significant amounts of short-lived single-use waste, which increases annually. The situation in the rest of Europe is even worse, with even higher levels of single-use waste generation. New legal frameworks in Germany and the EU aim to reduce this problem.
At sykell, we are making reusable packaging the norm, harmonizing with nature and people. By revolutionizing reusable packaging and integrating the deposit system, we combat plastic pollution and close the loop, because what stays in circulation does not pollute nature.
Our business model is fundamentally sustainable reflecting our commitment to high ecological and social standards along all activities. For us, sustainability is not just a buzzword. We view sustainability as a transformative process, striving for high standards and transparency while managing our entire value chain ethically.
We manage EINFACH MEHRWEG with our own software, CIRCULAR ERP, and also offer it to other companies to help them manage reusable products and promote a circular economy. We focus on the maximisation of reuse because with each reuse the ecological benefits increase. Our containers are made from 100% recyclable polypropylene (PP), ensuring efficient recycling at end-of-life and the recirculation of the recycled into PP granules.
We offer our CIRCULAR ERP to manage EINFACH MEHRWEG and to support other companies in managing reusable assets, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.
We conduct annual surveys with partners to evaluate our social and environmental impact, ensuring transparency throughout the extended supply chain. We prioritize selecting new partners who meet our defined sustainability criteria, ensuring alignment with our standards. Access our Code of Conduct for more details: Code of Conduct
All our direct partners, from production to washing, are based in Germany. We plan to expand washing facilities to additional locations as operations grow, reducing transport distances. Our Environmental Policy and Social Policy guide our commitment to sustainability, ensuring we meet our responsibilities to employees, consumers, and supply chain workers.
Uses reusable secondary packaging for transportation.
Energy-efficient, water-saving washing facilities.
Solar energy powers washing operations.
Closed water circulation during production.
Aim to integrate all five Profimiet locations in Germany for reduced transport, as volume increase.
CIRCULAR ERP software runs on renewable energy servers.
Tracks the location and usage stage of each packaging item.
Measures circulation numbers and emissions precisely.
Enables efficient emissions reduction. We ensure high standards and minimal resource use in our reusable packaging system.
All containers and cups manufactured locally for close quality oversight.
Certified production facility (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
External recycling of polypropylene production scrap.
Made of mono-material polypropylene (PP), ensuring easy recyclability.
Packaging recycled into PP granules at end of lifecycle by partner.
Meets the highest food contact standards.
BPA-free and free from harmful substances.
Ensures safe food storage.
Daily laboratory tests for hygienic quality.
Return via Germany’s “DPG Pfandsystem” at reverse vending machines.
Centralized collection of used Einfach Mehrweg packaging.
Integrated into current procurement and logistical network.
In 2023, We conducted a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for our products to understand the ecological impact of EINFACH MEHRWEG, based on our 2023 operations. The LCA was conducted according to the ISO 14040 / 14044 standard and was verified by Bureau Veritas. For the calculation, we mainly used primary data from direct partners, gathered thought targeted surveys, databases, and some assumptions.
THE SCENARIO
Comparing one EINFACH MEHRWEG packaging over 50 cycles to 50 same-volume single-use plastic or paper packaging
The calculation assumes a 95 % return rate
Production with transport to warehouse and to points of sale
Consumers rinse packaging, return it, and it undergoes washing
No environmental impact is allocated for end-of-life waste due to 100% recycling; recycling process enables the reuse of raw materials
Assessing GHG emissions, water consumption, and waste generation
For the comparative LCA, we analysed environmental impacts throughout all stages of the product life cycle and assessed various single-use packaging alternatives used in similar scenarios to EINFACH MEHRWEG.
Our comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from 2023 can be found here. The LCA has been critically reviewed and certified by Bureau Veritas, the certificate can be found here.
In 2023, Sykell’s “EINFACH MEHRWEG” reusable system received the “Blauer Engel” eco-label from Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke for its resource-saving reusable to-go system for food and beverages.
We have conducted a materiality analysis based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to identify the most critical sustainability issues for our company. This analysis considers Sykell’s current and potential impacts on the SDGs, as well as the significance and relevance of these goals to our stakeholders.
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*When comparing EINFACH MEHRWEG over a lifetime of 50 uses to 50 single-use packaging. The numbers based on the results of our ISO 14040/14044 compliant LCA, verified by Bureau Veritas.
