From coffee to tape and digitalisation

Let us go back in time a couple of years. When recycling and sustainability were not yet the priority issues they are today, Modiform was already getting to grips with them. Sustainability is in our DNA, and our big ambitions are a natural expression of this. But while this may be natural, we still need to work for it. And to be able to take the lead in our supply chain, it is important that all ‘Modiformers’ are willing to help achieve the ambition.?

We launched our Horizon2025 ambition at Modiform in June 2020. Having set up project groups, many colleagues – from managers to production workers and from forklift operators to administrative staff – were eager to provide their input. They all came up with good ideas, but some of the best ones were often found in practice! The hard-working project groups rolled up their sleeves, and we kept everyone at the company up to date on progress. We looked for partnerships in the Netherlands and abroad, investigated waste streams in the countries where our products are sold, talked to various parties, and started designing smarter and producing more sustainably. There are many more examples. What’s more, we received good ideas relating to own business operations.?

Less plastic, less ink

Many of these ideas have now been implemented in practice. For example, to save on ink, our box packaging is unprinted. We also seal the packaging with paper tape, so that we use less plastic. We already had carbon-neutral coffee cups that could be used several times, and now we drink our coffee and tea in cups that are also recyclable. There was also room for improvement in our in-company ordering processes. Having an ordering app not only enables us to work more efficiently and effectively but also means we can reduce paper waste. Our digital system for consignment notes offers similar benefits.?