Neuland newbees present: Longer use, less replacement

Since the early 1980s, Neuland has been committed to developing products that last a long time and can be repaired or refilled as needed. Want to know what materials and product ideas are behind this? Then just scroll down and get inspired! Your Neuland trainee, Jana 🙂

What's behind it?

We asked ourselves: Are there specific topics or products that Neuland's young trainees are particularly passionate about? In our new series "Neuland newbees present," we share a trainee contribution each month. 

Durable products

We produce safe materials that are either recyclable or can be disposed of without any problems. Our entire paper product line is also made from wood-free paper sourced from  forestry, such as our white flipchart pads. 

One way to extend the life of your markers is to use our water-based refill inks . With one refill bottle, you can refill the Neuland No.One® 22 times. This alone results in a saving of valuable resources of 95%. Since 2020, all our markers have been refillable. And to make the process as convenient and easy as possible, we offer our fantastic RefillBoxes . These practical and affordable boxes hold up to five Neuland markers and are made of kraft cardboard, not plastic.

The packaging

Neuland is constantly working to reduce packaging and use appropriate materials. We use cardboard boxes, paper packing material, and brown paper bags for small items. Plastic wrap is used only in cases where it cannot yet be replaced to ensure the product’s protection.

What happens behind the scenes?

 

We have also taken concrete steps in the area of energy. Since 2020, we have been sourcing our electricity from renewable energy sources and using a corresponding gas rate. In addition, we have completely switched our lighting in the production area to LED. Furthermore, we manufacture most of our products in Germany or elsewhere in Europe. This allows us to keep transportation distances to a minimum wherever possible.

Your Contribution

You, too, can help and make a positive contribution! You don’t have to give up your car right away or live a completely plastic-free life. Feel free to start small and get into the habit of refilling your markers instead of throwing them away. And in addition to replacement tips and caps, we also have a huge inventory of replacement parts for our whiteboards and flipcharts. So if you ever lose a screw or a part gets damaged during shipping, we’ll be happy to help you with the repair.