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Why is the waste shipped to Germany and cannot be recycled in the respective country?
Our EcoLine markers are manufactured in Germany. To enable short transport routes of the recycling granules to the production site, our recycling partner is also located in Germany....
0 min reading timeDoes edding have paperless management of invoices, contracts and quotes?
Invoices and reminders are only processed in digitized form.We are currently working on a system to digitally manage and process offers, contracts, etc. as well....
0 min reading timeWhat measures are being taken to reduce the environmental impact?
As part of our certification to DIN ISO 14001, we directly and indirectly survey environmental aspects for our sites in Germany and the Netherlands. This enables us to identify problem points and create more environmentally friendly solutions. This is particularly important for our production sites. We are working on various projects to significantl...
0 min reading timeWhat is the edding-return box?
The edding return-box is a box for empty and discarded markers of any type and brand. Companies, public authorities and educational institutions can order such boxes free of charge via our homepage. The empty and worn-out markers can be collected in the box. When the box is full, it can be returned to our recycling partner also free of charge. The p...
0 min reading timeDoes edding ensure that your suppliers comply with requirements of quality, environmental protection and respect for human rights, do they guarantee the health and safety of their workers?
Signing our Code of Conduct is mandatory for our trading partners. In addition, internal and external audits are carried out in some cases....
0 min reading timeCan all empty markers be thrown in the return box or only those from edding ?
Yes, you can dispose of any type of marker, but also other writing instruments or refill bottles via the box, no matter what brand they are....
0 min reading timeDo you have seals of approval, certifications, commitments or memberships related to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)?
In spring 2022, we signed the United Nations Global Compact and in 2021 the Charta of Diversity. Membership of B.A.U.M. e.V., the network for sustainable business, is relevant for the German sites. Furthermore, the ISO standards for our sites in Germany and the Netherlands....
0 min reading timeWhat measures are being taken to optimize packaging (plastic savings, cardboard savings, etc.)?
We are continuously testing other materials and trying to achieve other more environmentally friendly solutions in terms of plastic reduction and packaging savings. For example, for some time we have been saving an outer carton when shipping products, which results in significant savings of materials. ...
0 min reading timeDo you only offset CO2 or do you also reduce CO2 in production?
We are working on continuously reducing our emissions in production. In 2014, we introduced an energy management system in accordance with DIN ISO 50001, which obliges us to continuously reduce our consumption and emissions. By using post-consumer recycled material for edding EcoLine permanent, whiteboard and flipchart markers, we achieve an annual ...
0 min reading timeSince you have been certified: Have you changed anything in your production methods since then?
We are continuously working on various levers to reduce our emissions, we rely on energy-efficient production machines and use only green energy. We generate electricity ourselves with our photovoltaic systems on the roofs of our production halls. We have not changed anything in the production process itself....
0 min reading timeWhat percentage of eddding products are made in the EU?
Approximately 80% of edding products are manufactured in Europe....
0 min reading timeWhat measures are being taken to reduce energy consumption and save energy?
Energy management in accordance with DIN ISO 50001 requires the annual improvement of energy efficiency. We are helping to improve energy efficiency by using green electricity in Germany but also increasingly at our international sites and by generating electricity through our own photovoltaic systems. Furthermore, we have combined heat and power pl...
0 min reading timeWhat percentage of eddding products are sustainable or environmentally friendly?
The complete EcoLine series consisting of permanent markers (e-21, e-22 and e-24), whiteboard markers (e-28, e-29), flipchart markers (e-31, e-32) and highlighters (e-24) is particularly valuable in terms of sustainability. These products are made primarily from postconsumer recycled materials and renewable resources. Further information can be foun...
0 min reading timeDoes edding adhere to external CSR initiatives or standards?
Our sustainability activities are based on ISO 26000, the guideline for social responsibility. This guideline was the basis for the development of our CR mission statement. As a signatory to the Global Compact, we are committed to fair working conditions and human rights. Signing the Charta of Diversity means that edding AG not only accepts diversit...
0 min reading timeAre receipt and return of the boxes free of charge?
Yes , both the receipt and the return of the boxes are completely free of charge. More Information can be found on our Homepage. ...
0 min reading timeDoes edding have certifications for packaging processes?
No, we do not have any certifications for this....
0 min reading timeIs the long-distance transport of waste from abroad to Germany still environmentally friendly?
Yes. The use of recycled material for our markers generates less CO2- emissions than the production of primary material. Also for long-distance shipping within Europe....
0 min reading timeDoes edding have certifications regarding raw materials used?
With one exception, we have no certifications for raw materials used. The exception is the plastic parts (shaft, cap and mouthpiece) of the Highlighter e-24, these parts are made from renewable raw materials. Our supplier has the Bonsucro certification for the used material, which contains sugar cane. This certification confirms the ecological and ...
0 min reading timeWhich parts of the markers can be recycled?
With the exception of filters and tips, all parts made of plastic, metal or aluminum can be recycled. Laboratory analyses showed that around 73% of the plastics, around 4 kg of aluminum and around 8 kg of other metals can be recovered from 100 kg of returns from the return box and reprocessed into high-quality industrial goods....
0 min reading timeWhy doesn't edding choose materials other than plastic and aluminum for its markers?
Currently, aluminum and plastic are the only materials that can guarantee our high quality standards. However, we are continuously testing other materials, one solution here being our EcoLine series produced out of post-consumer materials, for example....
0 min reading timeDoes edding have a management system for occupational safety?
The two production sites of edding in Germany and the Netherlands are certified in accordance with the occupational safety standard DIN ISO 45001....
0 min reading timeDoes edding have a policy regarding labor practices: - Employee health and safety - human rights issues - Child and forced labor - Diversity, discrimination and harassment
These topics are covered in our edding ink Code (internal Code of Conduct) for our employees .For external use, there is the Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Business Partners. Which can also be viewed on our homepage.The CR mission statement also covers these topics....
0 min reading timeHow exactly do you ensure that your EcoLine range is climate-neutral?
We proceeded according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's idea of "avoid, reduce, compensate". Both materials and production methods were analysed and selected with regard to resource consumption. Emissions that we are not able to reduce on our own have so far been offset with compensations. The balancing of emissions is carried out by a renowned serv...
0 min reading timeHow does the edding Refill System work?
There are two refill systems: Depending on the design of the marker, different refill mechanisms can be used. A marker that can be screwed on at the mouthpiece can usually be refilled with both systems. A marker that cannot be screwed on, on the other hand, must be refilled with the capillary system. Ultimately, the choice of system is often a quest...
0 min reading timeWhat certifications does edding have?
The production site in Bautzen has the certifications: DIN ISO 14001 (environmental management), DIN ISO 50001 (energy management), DIN ISO 45001 (occupational safety),DIN ISO 9001 (quality management) The production site in Lochem (Netherlands) has the certifications: DIN ISO 14001 (environmental management), DIN ISO 9001 (quality management),DIN I...
0 min reading timeCompetitors also offer a return box, why should I choose the one from edding?
With the edding return-box, you are not only opting for a take-back system, but also contributing to a sustainable recycling cycle. ...
0 min reading timeDoes edding report on CSR issues?
In accordance with legal and relevant requirements, the management report contains information on the non-financial indicators and the EU taxonomy. The information is audited and verified by an external partner on the basis of international standards (ISAE 3000)....
0 min reading timeWhat happens to the collected raw material?
Our recycling partner companies recycle the marker parts and add them to all the granulates obtained from waste material recovery. These granulates are used to produce our EcoLine markers, among others. Metals such as aluminum etc. are made available to the appropriate recycling pools for the production of high-quality industrial goods....
0 min reading timeDo you have a Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability report?
We have a CSR report from 2017, but it has not been validated by a third party, CSR information is included in the annual report (2021 pages 70-90). But we are working on a sustainability Report for the year 2022. ...
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