{"id":21493,"date":"2023-06-26T07:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T05:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/4-productos-sostenibles-que-contribuyen-al-cuidado-del-medioambiente\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:02:24","slug":"4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"4 sustainable products that look after the environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abdab1476e70\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abdab1476e70\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#What_is_a_sustainable_product\" >What is a sustainable product?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#Examples_of_products_with_sustainable_design\" >Examples of products with sustainable design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#1_Eco-friendly_packaging_for_cosmetics\" >1. Eco-friendly packaging for cosmetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#2_Sustainable_packaging_in_the_food_industry\" >2. Sustainable packaging in the food industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#3_Reusable_cutlery\" >3. Reusable cutlery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#4_Multi-purpose_wrapping_design\" >4. Multi-purpose wrapping design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#Advantages_of_buying_and_producing_sustainable_products\" >Advantages of buying and producing sustainable products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#Sustainability_as_a_competitive_advantage\" >Sustainability as a competitive advantage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/4-sustainable-products-that-look-after-the-environment\/#How_to_build_a_brand_committed_to_the_environment\" >How to build a brand committed to the environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_sustainable_product\"><\/span>What is a sustainable product?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sustainable products are <strong>those made with respect for the environment and mindful of their ecological footprint<\/strong>. They are manufactured through clean, non-polluting processes, optimizing the resources used or relying on renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to this practical approach, these products can last over time without compromising the future of coming generations.<\/p>\n<p>More than a passing trend, these durable products represent a paradigm shift in how we produce and consume. Sustainability makes us aware of the need to change deeply ingrained harmful habits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_products_with_sustainable_design\"><\/span>Examples of products with sustainable design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sustainable packaging is designed to protect the environment from the waste we generate through packaging. This methodology is based on the circular economy, which involves reducing, recycling and reusing raw materials as many times as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>four examples for different types of businesses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Eco-friendly_packaging_for_cosmetics\"><\/span>1. Eco-friendly packaging for cosmetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The beauty industry is responsible for a large amount of plastic waste and consumption, especially in packaging for creams, shampoos and makeup.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s crucial to<strong> consider sustainable materials when designing packaging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>One recommendation: replace plastic containers with glass containers (returnable where possible) and use sustainable packaging materials. At Kaeltia <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/servicio-kaeltia\/ecodiseno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we can help you with the eco-design of your packaging<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23709 \" src=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica-768x573.webp 768w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_cosmetica-770x575.webp 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sustainable_packaging_in_the_food_industry\"><\/span>2. Sustainable packaging in the food industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sustainable packaging in the food industry (especially for takeaway food and supermarket products) plays a key role in protecting health and the environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Replacing plastic with biodegradable materials<\/strong> reduces the negative effects of waste generation and management, as well as the intake of microplastics, a growing health concern.<\/p>\n<p>This practice is also aligned with the circular economy principles set out in our legislation, such as the Waste and Contaminated Soils Act for a Circular Economy, which transposes the EU Directive into Spanish law. Find out how we work on <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/kaeltia-service\/environmental-labelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environmental labelling and green claims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23711 \" src=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"658\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida-768x573.webp 768w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/packaging_sostenible_comida-770x575.webp 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reusable_cutlery\"><\/span>3. Reusable cutlery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are various reusable cutlery options on the market that are environmentally friendly and help avoid single-use plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, it&#8217;s worth adapting your business to current regulations and discouraging unnecessary plastic use.<\/p>\n<p>A great option is <strong>biodegradable cutlery capable of breaking down easily in the environment<\/strong> without causing future problems. It stands out for being both <strong>affordable and innovative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23714 \" src=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables-768x573.webp 768w, https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cubiertos_biodegradables-770x575.webp 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Multi-purpose_wrapping_design\"><\/span>4. Multi-purpose wrapping design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Multi-purpose wrapping design aims to maximize the usefulness of packaging materials: the wrapping is designed to serve a second function or be reused after its initial purpose.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a fabric bag that, besides protecting the product during transport, can later be used as a reusable shopping bag.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_buying_and_producing_sustainable_products\"><\/span>Advantages of buying and producing sustainable products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the <strong>benefits of consuming and producing<\/strong> these products:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No toxins or harmful chemicals<\/strong>. They are disposable and don&#8217;t contain substances harmful to the environment. Being biodegradable, they break down easily in nature, unlike plastic-based products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They reduce the carbon footprint<\/strong> thanks to their clean processes. Find out how we carry out <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/servicio-kaeltia\/huella-de-carbono\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carbon footprint measurement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They optimize resources and energy<\/strong>, helping to reduce excessive consumption of raw materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile, reusable and recyclable<\/strong>, extending their useful life and reducing the need for new polluting materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, consuming sustainable products brings multiple benefits for our environment. In addition, from a corporate standpoint, companies that pollute or fail to respect the environment generate a negative image.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we explain the importance of corporate social responsibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainability_as_a_competitive_advantage\"><\/span>Sustainability as a competitive advantage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Implementing sustainable practices generates <strong>benefits highly valued by consumers<\/strong>. With solid corporate sustainability, we build trust and a strong brand image, while also creating value for society.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the practices that are easy to incorporate, your business can also benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost reduction<\/strong>: cutting energy spending, paper consumption or waste generation leads to lower costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer acquisition<\/strong>: there&#8217;s growing preference for projects committed to the environment. Environmental awareness influences purchasing decisions: consumers value businesses not only for what they do or offer, but also for what they represent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax benefits<\/strong>: current legislation promotes sustainable practices through incentives for companies that meet corporate sustainability targets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term future<\/strong>: a brand committed to sustainability secures its long-term outlook more solidly, strengthening its market position and increasing its ability to adapt to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_build_a_brand_committed_to_the_environment\"><\/span>How to build a brand committed to the environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the international Green Response Report 2021, Spain is one of the countries most aware of the importance of sustainable practices that help reduce global warming. This is just one example of how <strong>optimizing resources and the circular economy benefit the planet, and also your business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The question is how to take that step in your company. At Kaeltia, we&#8217;re committed to product sustainability and to building greener companies: with a highly qualified team, <strong>we advise companies that want to improve their products and\/or services<\/strong> through eco-design and adapt to legislation through the circular economy, from a holistic and integrated approach.<\/p>\n<p>Discover our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/kaeltia-service\/eco-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eco-design approach<\/a> <\/strong>for greener companies.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a greener future with us! <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/contacto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with our team<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a sustainable product? 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