Some products in this category are Recognised by Canford due to K&M’s environmental consideration while designing and manufacturing. Here’s how K&M explain their ‘Bio-Based’ products:
"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 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."
To learn more, visit https://www.k-m.de/brand/en/bio-based-plastics-reduce-environmental-impact/
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