Sustainability / / 4 minutes of reading


Sustainability is a key component at MENSHEN

We only have this one Earth. That is why the responsible use of resources and the continuous improvement of environmental and energy aspects are becoming increasingly important for many companies.

MENSHEN, too, has been working for many years on the further development of its processes and production sites. Among other things, measures to improve energy efficiency and optimise production processes are being considered and implemented.

In addition to production, the vehicle fleet is also being gradually expanded and upgraded. This includes, amongst other things, vehicles with electric or gas-powered drivetrains.

According to internal calculations, various measures implemented last year resulted in a reduction in CO₂ emissions of around 100 tonnes. The underlying calculation methods and system boundaries may influence this result.

MENSHEN aims to take environmental and resource considerations into account when further developing processes, products and sites, and to continuously review the relevant measures.

Plastic packaging and resource efficiency – not a fundamental contradiction

Plastic is a key raw material for the packaging industry and is used in a wide range of packaging applications. Plastic packaging and closures fulfil a variety of functions and are used in many sectors. Their properties include, amongst other things, protection against external influences and damage, as well as contributing to product protection and shelf life.

At the same time, requirements relating to resource efficiency, the circular economy and recycling are becoming increasingly important. National and European regulations promote the further development of packaging and materials, as well as the consideration of aspects such as sortability and recyclability.

Reduce – Reuse – Recycle. These principles are frequently used as guidelines for the resource-efficient use of materials.

MENSHEN has been working on the further development of packaging and closure solutions for many years. This includes, amongst other things, the optimisation of material usage and the development of new product and material concepts. In doing so, both technical and functional requirements and aspects of resource efficiency and the circular economy are taken into account.

In this way, MENSHEN works continuously to further develop existing solutions and respond to the changing requirements of customers, markets and regulatory frameworks.

Sustainability at MENSHEN – we don’t just talk about it, we act too

Consumers, trade and producers are increasingly demanding the use of recyclates in the packaging and closure industry. If plastic is properly separated after use, it is ideally suited for recycling. If packaging and packaging components made of plastic are returned to a recyclable material cycle after use, this conserves resources and thus the environment. We know this and act accordingly. In order to do justice to our responsibility in dealing with valuable raw materials, MENSHEN has been permanently testing, sampling and assessing the use of recyclates from various manufacturers for years. To achieve an optimal balance between sustainability and article quality, MENSHEN precisely matches the functionality and recycled content of our closure solutions. In this way, we contribute to protecting the environment, conserving resources and using recyclable materials sensibly and sustainably.

To promote and simplify recycling, we are consistently working on developing and using packaging made of mono-material. This makes automatic sorting easier, the quality of the recyclates improves significantly and the environment benefits. These are just two of many examples of what is possible and what we are implementing.

Sustainability at MENSHEN means more than just environmental protection

When people talk about sustainability, the focus is often on the environmental aspect. However, sustainability also encompasses economic and social aspects. MENSHEN therefore takes sustainability into account across various areas of the company.

This includes, amongst other things, the development and production of closure solutions for a range of requirements. Examples include permanently attached, child-resistant closures, as well as closure solutions tailored to the needs of different user groups. The continuous monitoring of developments in the packaging market and the further development of existing products are key components of the company’s growth.

MENSHEN also attaches great importance to safeguarding specialist knowledge and skills in the long term. The company aims to offer attractive working conditions and to further develop its position as an employer within the packaging industry.

This is underpinned, amongst other things, by group-wide compliance, ethics and conduct guidelines that apply to staff at all international sites.

In addition, MENSHEN offers various opportunities for training and further education. These include, amongst other things, dual study programmes, training and development programmes, as well as regular training courses. In this way, the company supports the professional and personal development of its employees.

Your benefits at a glance

– Certified according to ISO 50001 and ISO 14001.
– Participation in the Energy Efficiency Network of the Plastics Packaging Industry Association.

– For years, different recycled plastics and processing parameters have been tested.
– This ensures the highest possible quality of the recyclates we use.
– Our ambitious target: to produce 25 percent of all articles from recycled materials.

– Development and use of monomaterial
– Facilitation of single-variety recycling

– Use of electric and hybrid vehicles in the fleet
– Conversion to gas-powered trucks in shuttle traffic
– Use of Eurotrailers
– Use of modern injection moulding and assembly machines

Your personal contact

Ulrich Fleischer 
ulrich.fleischer@menshen.com 
Telefon: +49 (0) 2721 518 242