Our Journey to Sustainability
Sustainability is more than just a point on our agenda; it is a continuous journey that presents us with new challenges daily. At Penoblo, we strive not only to walk this path alone but to actively involve you, our customers and partners. We firmly believe that transparency, honesty, and mutual trust are the cornerstones of conscious purchasing decisions and sustainable growth. Therefore, we would like to invite you to become part of our efforts by accompanying us on this exciting journey. Your feedback and suggestions are particularly valuable to us, because only together can we truly make a difference.
Planting trees, stopping plastic waste, and reducing our carbon footprint
Through our commitment to Greenspark, we want to make a difference and proactively and positively influence climate change. Currently, we plant one tree for every order. This helps us reforest the mangrove forests in Kenya. Here is a link to our Impact Dashboard.
EarthLungs Mangrove Restoration Project
EarthLungs has set itself the ambitious goal of reforesting mangrove forests, which are crucial for the growth of biodiversity. We not only offer fair work and wages to local communities but also create a protected space for birds, fish, and other wildlife.
CO2-Neutral Shipping: Our Commitment to a Greener Future
DHL GoGreen – Committed climate-friendly shipping: At Penoblo, we are aware of the importance of sustainable shipping solutions. That's why we have chosen DHL's GoGreen program. This leading program ensures that all our products are shipped worldwide in a climate-neutral manner, without any additional costs for you as a customer.
Efficiency in everyday life: The GoGreen program also offers practical solutions such as parcel pick-up by the delivery driver. This service minimizes unnecessary journeys and thus effectively contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Responsible Packaging
Environmentally Friendly Materials: Our self-adhesive shipping boxes use an environmentally friendly adhesive that is safe for both the environment and users.
FSC Certification: A large portion of our packaging is FSC-certified, meaning that the material used for the boxes comes from responsibly managed forests.
Promoting Multiple Use: We design our packaging so that it can be easily reused.
Sustainable void fill
Corn Starch as a Base: Our void fill consists of 100% biodegradable corn starch, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic packaging materials.
Free from Hazardous Chemicals: Our void fill does not contain HBCD flame retardants.
Recycling of Void Fill Materials: We recycle void fill materials from our suppliers and reuse them for our own packages.
Sustainability of Our Brands and Products
Many of the brands we represent place great emphasis on sustainability, both in their material selection and production processes. These include renowned manufacturers such as Faber-Castell, Caran d'Ache, Lamy, Leuchtturm1917, Pelikan, Diplomat, and Hahnemühle.
Materials and Durability: Most brands rely on high-quality, durable, and often recycled or renewable materials.
Not all, but many
Energy-Efficient Production: The production facilities of many of our partners use renewable energy sources.
Sustainable Packaging: Brands like Leuchtturm1917 and Hahnemühle use recycled and recyclable packaging materials.
Support for Environmental Projects: Some manufacturers actively participate in environmental protection projects.