Safe and sustainable - Shuttle packaging

Sustainability is an important part of Thermoplan. For this reason, we use returnable packaging when transporting individual parts for our coffee machines from local suppliers. Shuttle packaging is reusable packaging made of wood or plastic (bitoboxes), which generates less waste, costs and CO2 emissions than disposable packaging. They protect the individual parts better from
damage during transportation as they are stable and fit perfectly.

An analysis with the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland has shown for one particular supplier that the returnable packaging (Bitobox) is more climate-friendly than conventional cardboard packaging after 114 uses. Thermoplan is proud to make a contribution to the circular economy and climate protection with its returnable packaging.

In practice:

• After 114 uses, the returnable packaging (Bitobox) is more climate-friendly than disposable cardboard packaging

Facts & Figures:

• Reduces CO2 emissions by avoiding packaging materials
• Reduces waste as it has a very long service life
• Reduces workload as they can be stored directly in the shuttle warehouse