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Industrie Nord
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6890 Lustenau
Österreich
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6890 Lustenau
Österreich
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Sustainability is
much more than just
a buzzword at CARINI!

Trees, bees & more

Sustainable labels at CARINI - solutions without compromise!

High-quality labels and environmental protection are very much in vogue and have long since ceased to be contradictory. As a pioneer in the production of sustainable and environmentally friendly labels, we know: the diverse solutions from the sustainable CARINI portfolio definitely achieve this. Without compromising on quality and performance, resource- and environmentally-friendly labels meet the expectations of demanding customers and become a benefit to our environment. In line with this, we offer you an extremely interesting service in the form of the Eco-Check.

What else does CARINI do in the area of sustainability? You can find out more about our initiatives on this page.

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Labels from recycled material

Recycled papers and plastics, which have a recycling rate of up to 100% (depending on the material) enable the next step towards a circular economy.

PE and PP film labels made entirely from recyclate

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PE and PP film labels made entirely from recyclate

This makes them completely made of recycled polyethylene and the ideal complement to sustainable products. This environmental innovation also makes a visual impression: available in white and transparent, the special look signals that recycled material has been used. In the case of recycled labels made of PP, a special process is also used to achieve a more homogeneous surface.

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Label made from recycled paper

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Label made from recycled paper

Our portfolio of paper face materials ranges from 30 to 100% recycled content and have the great advantage of not compromising outstanding print results.
Manufactured without chlorine bleach, these recycled label materials offer whiteness and brightness equivalent to conventional face materials. In addition, recycled paper reduces energy, water and wood consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

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Labels made from renewable raw materials or by-products

Plant-based products made from renewable resources or by-products reduce dependence on dwindling petroleum resources and the environmental pollution associated with fossil fuel extraction.

Grass paper

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Grass paper

Half of the pulp in grass paper labels is made from fresh fibres, or more precisely, from sun-dried grass. With only one litre of water required per tonne, this natural paper impressively outshines conventional wood pulp production with 6,000 litres. The result is equally impressive: a noble, high-quality label that meets all expectations in terms of texture and appearance.

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MarbleBase

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MarbleBase

A real eye-catcher and fully on trend, stone paper made from 80% calcium carbonate (waste in marble quarries) and 20% recycled polyethylene is a completely new approach to sustainable material production. Stone paper labels do not require tree felling, water or bleaching. With a matt, tear-resistant face and soft-touch effect, the labels are waterproof and suitable for direct food contact even with moist, non-acidic or greasy foods.

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AppleTouch

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AppleTouch

This material consists of 5% apple waste and 95% FSC certified pulp.

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GrapeTouch

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GrapeTouch

The GrapeTouch material consists of 15% grape marc from wine production, 40% post-consumer fibres and 45% virgin wood pulp.

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Cane Fibre

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Cane Fibre

The Cane Fibre material is a white, uncoated and wood-free paper, which consists of 95% cane sugar fibres (by-product of sugar cane processing) and 5% linen/hemp.

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FSC certified materials

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FSC certified materials

FSC paper comes from responsible forest management that conserves resources and minimises CO2 emissions. Over 140 of our paper materials are FSC/PEFC certified and more are being certified every day!

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Waste reduction

This material portfolio builds on innovative combinations of lightweight materials that are up to 50 percent thinner than comparable designs. A sustainable choice for many applications.

Lightweight materials

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Lightweight materials

Up to 50 per cent thinner label constructions are achieved through the innovative combination of lightweight materials. Labels made from lighter materials bring a reduction in waste and increased sustainability throughout the product life cycle. Fewer label rolls also mean lower transport loads and reduced CO2 emissions. And the lightweight material portfolio also scores in terms of cost-effectiveness.

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Cycle4green

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Cycle4green

An ideal combination: save disposal costs and reduce environmental impact. By recycling the release paper, our customers' disposal costs are automatically reduced. CARINI is a partner of the "Cycle4green" project, which combines ecology and economy in a profitable way.
Are you curious? We would be happy to inform you about the sustainable handling of waste materials in this green project.

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Materials to recycle, reuse or compost

Labels specifically for the returnable bottle market, washable labels, environmentally conscious glass recycling with special PE films or biodegradable and compostable materials. Recycle your packaging more effectively with these label solutions.

Biodegradable & compostable films

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Biodegradable & compostable films

A good choice for environmentally friendly packaging of products that are intended to be fully biodegradable. In addition, the self-adhesive labels are approved for contact with dry, non-fatty foods. The label material and adhesive are biodegradable and compostable and carry the "OK Compost" certificate in accordance with EU regulation EN 13432.

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Glass Recycling - for higher recycling yields

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Glass Recycling - for higher recycling yields

In the case of disposable bottles, recyclable glass may be contaminated with unwanted label material. It therefore enters the recycling stream unintentionally or ends up in landfill. Glass Recycling PP film reduces the amount of glass that ends up in the trash from 40 to 1.5 kg per tonne.

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Wash off labels

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Wash off labels

Thanks to the innovative, two-layer structure and numerous adhesive variants, wash-off labels can be easily detached from the glass in a conventional rinsing system without contaminating the water. Wash off technology is suitable for all returnable glass bottles and is the perfect answer to a key demand from environmentally conscious consumers and businesses.

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MultiCycle - Label solutions for the returnable bottle market

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MultiCycle - Label solutions for the returnable bottle market

MultiCycle is a solution for permanent self-adhesive labels for deposit containers that last for more than 30 product life cycles. The label consists of several layers, with the printing ink additionally protected by lamination. MultiCycle also increases the durability of deposit containers due to its resistance to a wide range of environmental stresses.

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Sustainability at CARINI

The bee has become a symbol that we need to take care of our world and that our actions directly affect the environment. If we use our resources responsibly today – even in small ways – we will all be better off tomorrow.

beecareful - environmental protection through bee project
The careful use of energy and all natural resources is deeply rooted in our corporate policy. Among other things, we are therefore actively committed to the survival of bees, which are so important for nature. Since 2019, we accommodate three bee colonies on the CARINI company premises, which swarm diligently, pollinate fields and meadows around our company building and produce honey. As the bee project is a matter of the heart for us, the colonies are looked after by a team of six beekeepers made up of CARINI employees.

150,000 trees for our climate
Order by order, tree by tree, we want to help save the climate. Through every single customer order and together with national and international partners, we plant trees in Vorarlberg and in places around the world where reforestation is essential. We have set ourselves the goal of planting 150,000 trees by 2030. We provide transparent and clear information on how many trees have been planted and where new forests are being cultivated with our support.

PV system generates green energy for CARINI
96 solar modules, on the roof of the company building, generate green electricity from the sun's electromagnetic rays. With an output of 29.5 kWp, this photovoltaic system generates approximately 29,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. This is roughly equivalent to the electricity needs of 6 households. With this system, 17 t of CO2 are saved per year. To date, all the electricity produced by our PV system has been consumed by ourselves.

CARINI has electric charging stations
The charging station charges with up to 22 kW and 32 A and is equipped with a type 2 socket. Intelligent current, voltage and energy measurement ensures that electric vehicles can be charged on charging cables with different cross-sections regardless of the fuse protection of the charging station. This makes fast charging of all electric vehicles possible. So you can easily charge your car during your visit - simply park the vehicle in the designated parking space, pick up the authorisation key at our reception and charge up.

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Certified environmental management
The guiding principle "avoid before reduce before recycle before discard" determines our approach to natural resources. As a direct consequence, we always include the effects of new processes and products on the environment as a significant factor in our considerations from the outset. Protection of the environment, discovering potential and saving costs at the same time - this groundbreaking combination was also a decisive reason for the certification of CARINI's environmental management system according to EN ISO 14001.

beecareful - environmental protection through bee project
Since 2019, we have accommodated three bee colonies on the CARINI company premises, which are looked after by a six-strong team of beekeepers made up of CARINI employees.

150,000 trees for our climate
Through each individual customer order and together with national and international partners, we plant trees in Vorarlberg and in places around the world where reforestation is essential.

PV plant generates green electricity
96 solar modules, on the roof of the company building, generate approx. 29,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year and save 17 t of CO2 annually. This is roughly equivalent to the electricity needs of 6 households.

CARINI has electric charging stations
The charging station charges with up to 22 kW and 32 A and is equipped with a type 2 socket. Intelligent current, voltage and energy measurement ensure that electric vehicles can be charged on charging cables with different cross-sections regardless of the charging station's fuse protection.

ISO 22000

Certified environmental management
The guiding principle "avoid before reduce before recycle before discard" determines our handling of natural resources and was also a decisive reason for the certification of CARINI's environmental management system according to EN ISO 14001.

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