HOW DOES EIR HEALTH CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
Every month, we send thousands of packages containing CBD to our customers in Poland, Europe, and the USA. Individually they might seem small, but their volume means that as a company, we generate significant amounts of waste. We have decided to introduce comprehensive solutions to minimize the environmental impact of our shipments and we are proud to say that we have been nearly 100% successful. See for yourself!
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BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE BOXES
We have ensured that our boxes, in which we deliver the highest quality CBD oil to you every day, stand out not only in appearance but also in their environmental friendliness. The packaging is therefore made from natural kraft (a smooth and pleasant-to-touch corrugated cardboard). This material is rigid and extremely safe due to the application of three layers of cardboard. Additionally, the corrugated cardboard is produced with 90% recycled materials. The digital printing on our packaging is done using water-based ink. The entire package is biodegradable and compostable, meaning that upon exposure to light, air, moisture, and microorganisms, it will decompose into natural microelements. You can therefore throw the box away as paper or compost it. Even better, find another use for it.
PAPER FILLING
To ensure the safety of the products you order, we use ecological fillers created from environmentally friendly fibers obtained through recycling. Their unique shape allows for significant reduction in filler usage, contributing to reduced resource consumption. Feel free to reuse these fillers for securing items during transport or dispose of them with paper waste.
BIODEGRADABLE PAPER TAPE
We use tape made of coated brown paper, rubber adhesive, and plant-based paint. This tape, protecting your purchases from prying eyes, is fully biodegradable and compostable and does not contain plastics derived from petroleum. As a result, you can dispose of it along with the box in a paper container or compost it.
BIODEGRADABLE MAILER BAGS
Sometimes, larger orders require us to use mailer bags in the packaging process, although we are proud to say that they have little in common with traditionally understood plastic film. The mailer bags we use are subject to composting, i.e., biodegradation under controlled conditions within 6 to 12 weeks. The eco-friendly film is made from recyclable starch. The mailer bag is resistant to varying weather conditions, durable, but above all, eco-friendly (and in our case also white). Therefore, it is in no way inferior to its bad-to-the-bone plastic cousins. It's even better!
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REDUCE PLASTIC USAGE?
The statistics don't lie:
- Every year, 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in the seas and oceans, of which 236,000 tons are microplastics.
- Currently, there are five "islands" made of plastic waste on the surface of the oceans. One of them is almost the size of France.
- Every minute, an amount of plastic equivalent to the contents of one garbage truck ends up in the sea.
- By weight, there will be more plastic than fish in the seas and oceans by 2050.
We do not want our children to only see many animal species in archival video recordings, so we make every effort to ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly increase the amount of unprocessed waste. We know that in nature, everything is connected, just like in the endocannabinoid system, so every action, even the smallest, in favor of environmental protection matters!
WHAT DO WE GAIN FROM THIS?
Immense satisfaction! We are proud that in this whole pursuit of sales results, we have not lost common sense and love for nature. Yes, using ecological materials for shipping significantly increases its cost, but we have decided that we will bear it as a company and will not add additional charges for customers, as many e-commerce leaders do (Zalando, shame on you!).
In these difficult times for ecology, we stand on the side of the defenseless environment, which is being devastated more and more every day. And this is also thanks to the customers - that is, to you! You are part of the Eir Health green revolution. And we are proud of that too!
If, like many of our customers, you want to be part of this ecological endeavor, check out what CBD has to offer you. More articles on the use of CBD can be found in our CBD knowledge compendium.
SHORT GUIDE
Box: reuse/ compost / biodegradable waste / paper waste
Tape: compost / biodegradable waste / paper waste
Mailer Bag: compost / biodegradable waste
Fillers: reuse / paper waste