COMPO's packaging made from recycled materials has set industry standards for years and has already won several prestigious sustainability awards. The packaging solutions are not the conventional reusable items we are all familiar with, such as those seen in the drinks industry. Rather, they belong to a packaging concept focusing on complete recyclability and the highest possible proportion of recycled content. Together with PreZero Polymers, COMPO achieved the final breakthrough in the optimisation of liquid fertiliser bottles. This resulted in the recognition of both companies in the 'Plastic Packaging Product' category at the international 'Plastics Recycling Awards 2023'.

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are presented annually in Amsterdam. Award winners exemplify progress in the circular use of recycled materials, product design and innovative manufacturing.

PreZero Polymers and COMPO were recognised with the award in the 'Plastic Packaging Product' category for the joint development of COMPO's liquid fertiliser bottles. "We have worked consistently on finding solutions to increase the use of post-consumer recyclates in liquid fertiliser bottles to 100 per cent," reports Michael Düsener, Head of Purchase at COMPO.

The optimised liquid fertiliser bottles will be replacing COMPOs current packaging in the future. "Together with PreZero as a strong partner, we have succeeded in finding a solution that reconciles the highest environmental standards with customer benefits and manageability," explains COMPO's CEO Stephan Engster. Consistent development of the packaging concept is a key element of the company-wide sustainability strategy. "Combined with our focus on using local organic raw materials, which are sourced from the circular economy wherever possible, and the consistent shortening of supply routes, this contributes to significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and closing cycles," says Engster.