Waste &

packaging

Waste

We are dedicated to implementing comprehensive waste management solutions across all aspects of our operations. Our approach focuses on reducing waste, enhancing recycling efforts, and ensuring consistent practices throughout our facilities.

In our production center in Morocco, we conduct regular assessments of our waste management process, examining every stage from waste generation, sorting, and storage to the collection, transportation, and final disposal. The goal was to identify various categories of consumables used in our operations and explore opportunities for reuse and recycling. 

In our distribution centres, we focus on reducing packaging waste, recycling materials, and improving logistics to minimize the environmental impact of our operations. In Obernai, we reuse carton boxes by reconditioning them and using them for internal delivery purposes. For those that we cannot reuse anymore, we work with local recyclers to ensure recycling and avoid landfills.

In our design and sampling process, we adopt 3D sampling technology to minimize fabric waste and reduce the need for physical samples. This allows us to create and review digital prototypes, significantly reducing material waste and speeding up the design process.

Packaging

Our packaging sustainability journey started in 2018 in Europe. Over the years, we have significantly improved the sustainability of our packaging materials and processes, focusing on the key materials we use – paper and plastic.

Product Packaging

Product packaging mainly consists of sloggi® products, such as box packaging. We are committed to transitioning all paper to certified paper (FSC/PEFC) to minimize our environmental footprint.

We also aim to increase the recyclability of our packaging by using a single type of material.

Product Equipment

Product equipment includes hangers, hooks, tag pins, and care labels. To reduce reliance on virgin materials, we aim to increase the use of 100% recycled plastic in these components. We also aim to reduce our general usage of product equipment; we need to reduce the category of packaging equipment further.

Transport Packaging

We use carton boxes to deliver our products to customers. To minimize waste, we have designed compartment boxes that are tailored to fit the size of our products perfectly. This approach helps us avoid using large carton boxes for smaller items, further reducing waste.