Sustainability is increasingly becoming the responsibility of all people who inhabit this planet. It means the symbiosis between the needs of the present and the ability to avoid endangering future generations. Through a thoughtful and prudent approach, we—and later our children—can achieve a quality of life without exploiting the planet. A sustainable society must focus on social values and responsibility, and concentrate on environmental protection and the dynamic balance between human and natural systems.
Why is sustainability necessary?
The Earth's ecosystems would eventually collapse and dry up if no sustainable decisions were made. Continuing with our current destructive practices could lead to the depletion of fossil fuels, the irreversible extinction of many animal species, and irreparable damage to the atmosphere. The cleanliness of air, water, and soil is also increasingly becoming a central focus of sustainability considerations.
What are the cornerstones that support sustainability?
Environment, economy, and social responsibility – these are the cornerstones of the core concept of sustainability, which is gaining importance for companies and their efforts. Environmental protection is a key factor in ecological sustainability. Reducing carbon emissions, water consumption, using biodegradable packaging, and eliminating wasteful processes in supply chains – these are all aspects that also benefit a company, as their implementation can save costs and be financially advantageous.
An employer also demonstrates sustainability in social aspects. This includes ethical treatment of employees, stakeholders, and the community in which the company operates. Fair pay and family-friendly working hours are just as important.
One of the simplest forms of sustainability for a company is profitability, as it aims to be profitable and generate revenue. Competitiveness should be maintained, but at the same time, it shouldn't become the sole focus at every turn. Finding a balance here, remaining in harmony with the elements while still generating profits, is arguably the greatest challenge and responsibility a company faces with regard to sustainability.
Rubberfashion.de and its responsibility for sustainability
All these considerations are a matter of personal importance to us, not just a business one. Conserving valuable resources and saving precious energy for the sake of the natural environment has long been a conscious decision we make in the spirit of sustainability. We are doing everything we can to contribute in this regard.
What specific measures does Rubberfashion.de implement for environmental protection and sustainability?
- We exclusively use recycled paper internally.
- The cardboard boxes used in internal logistics are reused.
- No printing of invoices and delivery notes
- We use purely functional packaging and refrain from elaborate or printed packaging for shipping our items.
- We also refrain from using filler material, inserts and other outer packaging material wherever applicable.
- Recyclable paper tape is used.
- Only paper and cardboard packaging is used for shipping. Exception: Bubble mailers are used for some international shipments.
- Use of optimized packaging to ship as little air as possible.
- Further processing of items with visual defects into second-choice products
- Family-friendly working hours and fair pay for our employees
If you have any questions about sustainability in our company, please feel free to contact us at any time.