König & Meyer has long done its part to protect the environment by manufacturing high-quality, highly durable products that are easy to take apart when they reach the end of their lifecycle, with individual parts being either recyclable or reusable. Now K&M is going one step beyond. To meet the increasingly stringent requirements that apply to environmental protection, König & Meyer is introducing various new sustainable products made from bio-based plastics. Bio-based plastics are made from 50% to 100% renewable plant-based raw materials, such as cornstarch, cane or beet sugar, vegetable oils, and cellulose derived from cotton or wood. Using renewable raw materials helps conserve the world’s limited supply of petroleum and reduces CO2 emissions on average when compared to conventional
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petroleum-based raw materials. Bioplastics are an especially good option for long-lasting products in particular, ensuring a positive environmental impact. At the same time, these plastics are just as sturdy, durable, and recyclable as conventional plastics, although they are not compostable or biodegradable. If you ever need to dispose of the product you have purchased, please have it industrially recycled. Do not litter or place it in the compost. Forward-looking business practices require responsible use of resources. Sustainably produced biological raw materials can help protect the climate and the environment and preserve biodiversity. Bio-based plastics are an important building block of this development, and they are undergoing continuous improvement and refinement. We monitor the current state of the art on an ongoing basis.
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