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Impact of reuse
Impact of Reuse
Reuse is a system solution
Reuse is more than a packaging solution. In the best sense of the circular economy, reuse enables the transition from linear value chains to closed loops where resources are reused rather than lost. In doing so, reuse addresses multiple ecological challenges simultaneously. Resources are conserved, waste is avoided, and environmental impacts along the entire value chain are reduced: water, raw material consumption, and CO₂ emissions.
We are drowning in single-use waste
177.8 kg
In 2023, the average amount of packaging waste generated per person in the EU was (Eurostat).
1.6 %
of the 14.8 billion to-go packaging units in 2023 in Germany were reusable (according to WWF DE, 2024)
79%
of the plastics produced between 2015 and 2050 ended up in landfills or in the environment (Geyer et al., 2017).
32 %
of plastic waste in Germany was recycled into new products in 2023 (BKV, 2024).
Single-use recycling is not the solution
While recycling is widely seen as the answer to our waste crisis, the reality is that most materials are downcycled or incinerated. Reuse offers a true circular solution: keeping packaging in active circulation and eliminating waste at the source.
Image: Without reuse and recycling, a large amount of waste is produced, which must be incinerated or landfilled (A). If part of the waste is recycled, the amount decreases (B). If products are reused as long as possible and recycled at the end, the least waste is produced (C).
When does reuse make ecological sense?
Reuse works through participation. Higher cycle numbers amplify the positive ecological benefits.
High return rate:
Only returned packaging can be used multiple times
High number of uses:
With each reuse, the ecological footprint per packaging unit decreases
High acceptance:
A simple system increases participation and returns
Meaningful areas of application:
Reuse has the fastest impact when material-intensive packaging is replaced (plastic, aluminum, or glass)
Low-material product design:
A resource-efficient design reduces material use and packaging weight
Efficient logistics:
Short transport routes, bundled reverse logistics, and lightweight packaging additionally reduce emissions
Less resource consumption through reuse
Reusable packaging causes up to 89% less waste compared to single-use across the entire lifecycle (at 30 uses)*. In some cases, less material and resources are used after just two uses.*representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
AI assisted
Less water consumption through reuse
In some cases, using an item just three times results in lower consumption of materials, resources, and water. The production of raw materials is generally much more water-intensive than washing.* *representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell Prefill
Compared to semi-rigid and rigid single-use packaging, EINFACH MEHRWEG Prefill reduces CO₂e after just two to seven uses.* Fundamentally, the type of single-use packaging being replaced by reuse is decisive for the climate impact.*based on internal calculations using the proprietary ISO 14040/14044 compliant Product Carbon Footprint tool
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell TO-GO
After three uses, Sykell To-Go on average causes less CO₂e emissions than single-use plastic packaging, and after 14 uses less than paper packaging.**representative according to Einfach Mehrwegs verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x To-Go use with 30x single-use containers at the salad bar.
Go circular to protect our environment
Reuse works: Reuse systems reduce waste and water consumption after just a few uses and reach their full CO2e savings potential at scale.
Pre-packaged food:
We'd be happy to calculate the CO₂e savings potential for you using our Product Carbon Footprint tool.
Impact at Sykell
Learn how we continuously strengthen sustainability of our products and in our company.
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Impact of reuse
Impact of Reuse
Reuse is a system solution
Reuse is more than a packaging solution. In the best sense of the circular economy, reuse enables the transition from linear value chains to closed loops where resources are reused rather than lost. In doing so, reuse addresses multiple ecological challenges simultaneously. Resources are conserved, waste is avoided, and environmental impacts along the entire value chain are reduced: water, raw material consumption, and CO₂ emissions.
We are drowning in single-use waste
177.8 kg
In 2023, the average amount of packaging waste generated per person in the EU was (Eurostat).
1.6 %
of the 14.8 billion to-go packaging units in 2023 in Germany were reusable (according to WWF DE, 2024)
79%
of the plastics produced between 2015 and 2050 ended up in landfills or in the environment (Geyer et al., 2017).
32 %
of plastic waste in Germany was recycled into new products in 2023 (BKV, 2024).
Single-use recycling is not the solution
While recycling is widely seen as the answer to our waste crisis, the reality is that most materials are downcycled or incinerated. Reuse offers a true circular solution: keeping packaging in active circulation and eliminating waste at the source.
Image: Without reuse and recycling, a large amount of waste is produced, which must be incinerated or landfilled (A). If part of the waste is recycled, the amount decreases (B). If products are reused as long as possible and recycled at the end, the least waste is produced (C).
When does reuse make ecological sense?
Reuse works through participation. Higher cycle numbers amplify the positive ecological benefits.
High return rate:
Only returned packaging can be used multiple times
High number of uses:
With each reuse, the ecological footprint per packaging unit decreases
High acceptance:
A simple system increases participation and returns
Meaningful areas of application:
Reuse has the fastest impact when material-intensive packaging is replaced (plastic, aluminum, or glass)
Low-material product design:
A resource-efficient design reduces material use and packaging weight
Efficient logistics:
Short transport routes, bundled reverse logistics, and lightweight packaging additionally reduce emissions
Less resource consumption through reuse
Reusable packaging causes up to 89% less waste compared to single-use across the entire lifecycle (at 30 uses)*. In some cases, less material and resources are used after just two uses.*representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
AI assisted
Less water consumption through reuse
In some cases, using an item just three times results in lower consumption of materials, resources, and water. The production of raw materials is generally much more water-intensive than washing.* *representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell Prefill
Compared to semi-rigid and rigid single-use packaging, EINFACH MEHRWEG Prefill reduces CO₂e after just two to seven uses.* Fundamentally, the type of single-use packaging being replaced by reuse is decisive for the climate impact.*based on internal calculations using the proprietary ISO 14040/14044 compliant Product Carbon Footprint tool
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell TO-GO
After three uses, Sykell To-Go on average causes less CO₂e emissions than single-use plastic packaging, and after 14 uses less than paper packaging.**representative according to Einfach Mehrwegs verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x To-Go use with 30x single-use containers at the salad bar.
Go circular to protect our environment
Reuse works: Reuse systems reduce waste and water consumption after just a few uses and reach their full CO2e savings potential at scale.
Pre-packaged food:
We'd be happy to calculate the CO₂e savings potential for you using our Product Carbon Footprint tool.
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Learn how we continuously strengthen sustainability of our products and in our company.
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Impact of reuse
Impact of Reuse
Reuse is a system solution
Reuse is more than a packaging solution. In the best sense of the circular economy, reuse enables the transition from linear value chains to closed loops where resources are reused rather than lost. In doing so, reuse addresses multiple ecological challenges simultaneously. Resources are conserved, waste is avoided, and environmental impacts along the entire value chain are reduced: water, raw material consumption, and CO₂ emissions.
We are drowning in single-use waste
177.8 kg
In 2023, the average amount of packaging waste generated per person in the EU was (Eurostat).
1.6 %
of the 14.8 billion to-go packaging units in 2023 in Germany were reusable (according to WWF DE, 2024)
79%
of the plastics produced between 2015 and 2050 ended up in landfills or in the environment (Geyer et al., 2017).
32 %
des Post-Consumer-Kunststoffabfalls wird in Deutschland zu neuen Produkten recycelt (lt. Heinrich Böll Stiftung, 2021).
Single-use recycling is not the solution
While recycling is widely seen as the answer to our waste crisis, the reality is that most materials are downcycled or incinerated. Reuse offers a true circular solution: keeping packaging in active circulation and eliminating waste at the source.
Image: Without reuse and recycling, a large amount of waste is produced, which must be incinerated or landfilled (A). If part of the waste is recycled, the amount decreases (B). If products are reused as long as possible and recycled at the end, the least waste is produced (C).
When does reuse make ecological sense?
Reuse works through participation. Higher cycle numbers amplify the positive ecological benefits.
High return rate:
Only returned packaging can be used multiple times
High number of uses:
With each reuse, the ecological footprint per packaging unit decreases
High acceptance:
A simple system increases participation and returns
Meaningful areas of application:
Reuse has the fastest impact when material-intensive packaging is replaced (plastic, aluminum, or glass)
Low-material product design:
A resource-efficient design reduces material use and packaging weight
Efficient logistics:
Short transport routes, bundled reverse logistics, and lightweight packaging additionally reduce emissions
Less resource consumption through reuse
Reusable packaging causes up to 89% less waste compared to single-use across the entire lifecycle (at 30 uses)*. In some cases, less material and resources are used after just two uses.*representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
AI assisted
Less water consumption through reuse
In some cases, using an item just three times results in lower consumption of materials, resources, and water. The production of raw materials is generally much more water-intensive than washing.* *representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell Prefill
Compared to semi-rigid and rigid single-use packaging, EINFACH MEHRWEG Prefill reduces CO₂e after just two to seven uses.* Fundamentally, the type of single-use packaging being replaced by reuse is decisive for the climate impact.*based on internal calculations using the proprietary ISO 14040/14044 compliant Product Carbon Footprint tool
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell TO-GO
After three uses, Sykell To-Go on average causes less CO₂e emissions than single-use plastic packaging, and after 14 uses less than paper packaging.**representative according to Einfach Mehrwegs verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x To-Go use with 30x single-use containers at the salad bar.
Go circular to protect our environment
Reuse works: Reuse systems reduce waste and water consumption after just a few uses and reach their full CO2e savings potential at scale.
Pre-packaged food:
We'd be happy to calculate the CO₂e savings potential for you using our Product Carbon Footprint tool.
Impact at Sykell
Learn how we continuously strengthen sustainability of our products and in our company.
EN
Contact
Resources
Impact of reuse
Impact of Reuse
Reuse is a system solution
Reuse is more than a packaging solution. In the best sense of the circular economy, reuse enables the transition from linear value chains to closed loops where resources are reused rather than lost. In doing so, reuse addresses multiple ecological challenges simultaneously. Resources are conserved, waste is avoided, and environmental impacts along the entire value chain are reduced: water, raw material consumption, and CO₂ emissions.
We are drowning in single-use waste
177.8 kg
In 2023, the average amount of packaging waste generated per person in the EU was (Eurostat).
1.6 %
of the 14.8 billion to-go packaging units in 2023 in Germany were reusable (according to WWF DE, 2024)
79%
of the plastics produced between 2015 and 2050 ended up in landfills or in the environment (Geyer et al., 2017).
32 %
of plastic waste in Germany was recycled into new products in 2023 (BKV, 2024).
Single-use recycling is not the solution
While recycling is widely seen as the answer to our waste crisis, the reality is that most materials are downcycled or incinerated. Reuse offers a true circular solution: keeping packaging in active circulation and eliminating waste at the source.
Image: Without reuse and recycling, a large amount of waste is produced, which must be incinerated or landfilled (A). If part of the waste is recycled, the amount decreases (B). If products are reused as long as possible and recycled at the end, the least waste is produced (C).
When does reuse make ecological sense?
Reuse works through participation. Higher cycle numbers amplify the positive ecological benefits.
High return rate:
Only returned packaging can be used multiple times
High number of uses:
With each reuse, the ecological footprint per packaging unit decreases
High acceptance:
A simple system increases participation and returns
Meaningful areas of application:
Reuse has the fastest impact when material-intensive packaging is replaced (plastic, aluminum, or glass)
Low-material product design:
A resource-efficient design reduces material use and packaging weight
Efficient logistics:
Short transport routes, bundled reverse logistics, and lightweight packaging additionally reduce emissions
Less resource consumption through reuse
Reusable packaging causes up to 89% less waste compared to single-use across the entire lifecycle (at 30 uses)*. In some cases, less material and resources are used after just two uses.*representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
AI assisted
Less water consumption through reuse
In some cases, using an item just three times results in lower consumption of materials, resources, and water. The production of raw materials is generally much more water-intensive than washing.* *representative according to EINFACH MEHRWEG's verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x TO-GO use with 30x single-use at the salad bar
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell Prefill
Compared to semi-rigid and rigid single-use packaging, EINFACH MEHRWEG Prefill reduces CO₂e after just two to seven uses.* Fundamentally, the type of single-use packaging being replaced by reuse is decisive for the climate impact.*based on internal calculations using the proprietary ISO 14040/14044 compliant Product Carbon Footprint tool
Less CO₂e emissions from
Sykell TO-GO
After three uses, Sykell To-Go on average causes less CO₂e emissions than single-use plastic packaging, and after 14 uses less than paper packaging.**representative according to Einfach Mehrwegs verified life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/14044 compliant): comparison of 30x To-Go use with 30x single-use containers at the salad bar.
Go circular to protect our environment
Reuse works: Reuse systems reduce waste and water consumption after just a few uses and reach their full CO2e savings potential at scale.
Pre-packaged food:
We'd be happy to calculate the CO₂e savings potential for you using our Product Carbon Footprint tool.
Impact at Sykell
Learn how we continuously strengthen sustainability of our products and in our company.