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According to the Interregional Packaging Commission (IVC), each of us produces about one kg of household waste every day. On top of that, every year we add another 3,500 kg of industrial waste per person, which comes from the production of our consumer goods. This is also called the 'hidden waste'.

According to the US National Library of Medicine, nearly 25% of all medication errors are related to misunderstanding the drug's name, and more than 33% of errors are attributed to packaging and labeling confusion. Given that many drugs have similar names due to their composition and constituents.

Bleckmann is the market leader in Supply Chain Management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. Founded in 1862, Bleckmann has evolved from a transportation company to a supplier of complete supply chain solutions with specific expertise in e-fulfilment solutions. With a strong base in Europe, the company has expanded into the US and Asia.

Recyclable materials are all materials that can be reused if they have been sufficiently sorted. Think of certain types of paper, plastic and cardboard. The production of recycled materials requires less energy, carbon and raw materials, which has a positive impact on the environment. By recycling the end product, less waste ends up in landfills and this in turn means less damage to the environment!

Our health has been the topic of the past year. However, we should not underestimate the impact of the environment on our health. As a specialist in packaging materials, labeling and attachments, we support our clients in choosing smart and sustainable materials. Nevertheless, sustainable entrepreneurship goes much further than just choosing ecological materials.

When it all gets a bit more complicated, our hunger grows to look for real working solutions for our customers. This was also the case when Ragolle Rugs came knocking at our door with the demand for very specific labels for their internal identification system. Detachable yet good adhesive; good adhesion without leaving glue marks.