Bei ELiX geht es nicht nur um Absichten, sondern um Taten. Deshalb sind wir stolz darauf, dass wir uns der Plastic Bank angeschlossen haben, einer globalen Bewegung, die Gemeinschaften dazu befähigt, Plastik im Meer zu stoppen und gleichzeitig Leben zu verbessern.

This certification is a new milestone in our eco journey. We have always been committed to reducing our plastic consumption and using eco-friendly packaging for our products. But we know that this is not enough. There is still a lot of plastic waste out there that needs to be dealt with before it reaches the ocean. But let’s start from the beginning…

The future of our planet – what does it really look like?

Every year, around 11 million metric tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean, threatening marine life, pristine beaches, and even our own health (UNEP, 2023).

By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea by weight (Ellen MacArthur Foundation).

It’s easy to think that the actions of a single person or company won’t make a difference in the face of such a massive problem. But nothing could be further from the truth!

Every piece of plastic we recover, every product we package responsibly, and every conscious consumer choice helps reduce the global plastic footprint. When you choose products with plastic neutral certification, you’re helping to remove plastic from the environment you’re supporting proper waste collection, verified plastic recovery, and a circular economy that benefits both people and planet.

By using and selling certified products, we spread awareness and drive change across our customer base. We see this as an investment in Mother Earth.

Plastic waste

Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The accumulation of plastic packaging, single-use plastics, and low value plastic waste in landfills and oceans continues to rise.

As companies and conscious consumers, we must take responsibility for our plastic use and work together to remove plastic from the environment before it becomes ocean bound plastic. The global plastic problem requires global solutions, and every action towards reducing plastic waste counts.

Plastic Neutral Certification – what does it mean?

Plastic Neutral Certification is a commitment to balance the amount of plastic we put into the world with the equivalent amount of plastic waste we help remove and recycle. But how does it work in practice, and who makes it possible?

Plastic Bank is a social enterprise that builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal areas around the world.

Plastic Bank reveals the value in plastic and creates a circular economy for recycled plastic. By partnering with local communities, they collect ocean bound plastic waste before it reaches the sea, turning low value plastic waste into valuable resources.

Plastic Neutral Certification means that for every kilogram of plastic we use in our product packaging and shipping materials, we ensure that the same amount of nature bound plastic is collected and recycled elsewhere.

How to verify this?

This is verified through plastic credits and verified plastic removal credits. Companies that become plastic neutral certified brands are part of a global network of businesses taking real plastic action to address plastic pollution and achieve net zero plastic footprint.

If you get to know us better, you'll quickly realize that for companies like ours, this is more than just a label. It’s a measurable step towards sustainability goals and a cleaner planet for future generations.

Support not only for the environment

Did you know that this approach not only helps the environment but also supports vulnerable families by providing a dignified income through verified plastic recovery and proper waste collection?

At ELiX, we have this certification! How did we achieve it?

At ELiX, our mission has always been to create products that delight our customers while respecting the environment. We believe that every company has a responsibility to reduce its plastic footprint and lead by example in the fight against plastic pollution. That’s why we set ambitious sustainability goals, from using recycled materials in our packaging to supporting projects that recover plastic from coastal cities and formerly pristine beaches.

By partnering with Plastic Bank, we have taken our commitment to the next level. We carefully measure the plastic used in our packaging products and shipping materials, and for every gram, we fund the collection and recycling of an equivalent amount of ocean bound plastic waste. This not only helps remove plastic from the environment but also empowers communities in mountainous regions, spice plantations, and coastal areas, providing verified data on plastic recovery (data related) and ensuring that our actions have a real, positive environmental impact.

Plastic neutrality and plastic packaging - how to reconcile them?

Plastic packaging is an integral part of many products, but at ELiX, we are committed to minimizing its environmental impact. Through our partnership with Plastic Bank, we ensure that all our plastic packaging is accounted for, and its footprint is offset by recovering the equivalent amount of verified plastic waste from the environment.

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How does it work in practice?

Durch unsere Partnerschaft mit Plastic Bank haben wir die Plastic Neutral-Zertifizierung erhalten. Das bedeutet, dass wir für jedes ELiX-Produkt, das Sie kaufen, das Äquivalent von 3 Plastikflaschen bezahlen, die gesammelt und recycelt werden. Auf diese Weise verhindern wir, dass Plastik ins Meer gelangt und unterstützen bedürftige Gemeinschaften mit einem würdigen Einkommen.

Our plastic neutral certification is more than just a badge it’s a promise. Every time you add an ELiX product to your cart, you’re supporting verified plastic recovery and helping to remove plastic waste from landfills and nature. Our partnership ensures that low value plastic waste, often ignored by traditional recycling facilities, is collected, sorted, and repurposed into new materials. This process creates plastic recovery credits, which are tracked and verified, so you can trust that your purchase is making a measurable difference.

We don’t just believe, we are fully convinced that becoming a plastic neutral certified retailer is a crucial step for all brands that want to lead the way in sustainability and inspire conscious consumers to take action.

See our certified products on the label

Look for the plastic neutral certified label on our range of products, including Lufterfrischer, odor neutralizers, and our innovative wash scent booster. Each of these products is packaged with care, using materials that are either recycled or offset through our partnership with Plastic Bank.

You can explore our full selection of plastic neutral certified products on our website, from everyday essentials to specialty items designed for conscious consumers who want to make a positive impact.

In our collections, you'll also find products created following the plastic-free principle (e.g., Wooden Car Air Fresheners).

Repurpose global

By joining the repurpose global movement and working with organizations like Plastic Bank, ELiX is part of a worldwide effort to recover plastic, support circular economies, and inspire other companies to take meaningful plastic action.

Together, we can repurpose plastic waste into valuable resources and create a net zero plastic footprint for future generations.

Jedes Mal, wenn Sie sich für ELiX entscheiden, entscheiden Sie sich dafür, einen positiven Einfluss auf den Planeten und seine Bewohner auszuüben. Sie entscheiden sich dafür, Teil der Lösung zu sein.

Danke, dass Sie uns auf dieser Reise begleiten. Gemeinsam können wir etwas bewirken und den Planeten retten.