Sunshine for the climate

What are the benefits of sustainable production for companies?

The world is changing. And has been since the beginning of time. But never before in the history of our planet has there been such rapid and comprehensive development as in the last century. This concerns both the technical possibilities and the changes in nature and the environment. We humans have advanced more and more with our technical achievements, industry and economy have grown and proudly companies could announce higher and higher turnovers.
But in the process, our ecological footprint has also become larger and larger. The climate is changing as fast as never before. Sure, there have been ice ages and warmer periods, but never before has the transition between two periods been so short. The weather has often taken centuries to change. In our time, the earth seems to be burning up. Deserts continue to spread and even on our doorstep we notice the effects of climate change more and more. Summers are getting hotter and hotter and on average it rains less and less. Already, some areas of Germany are experiencing water shortages in the summer.

Into the future with a small ecological footprint

A rethink is therefore necessary, especially for us as a company, and we need to do it now! Flex-Punkt Druckformen GmbH is committed to sustainability. As a manufacturer of printing formes, we are at the very beginning of the production chain in the manufacture of printed products and packaging, at the end of which ultimately stand the people as buyers and private individuals. We therefore also want to lead the way and set an example in terms of protecting the environment and nature. With our slogan “Think before you print”, we want to encourage other companies to also rethink and produce ecologically. Important components of our ecological production are both our photovoltaic and our ventilation system.

Our electricity comes from the roof

Solar energy is basically inexhaustible. While fossil fuels such as oil and coal will eventually run out, astrophysicists estimate that the sun will continue to shine for at least five billion years. Electricity from solar will therefore never run out. What’s more, solar power is clean power. Solar power produces no CO2, no soot and no particulate matter. Another advantage is that we consume the electricity where it is generated: on our roof.
During the construction of the new production hall, it quickly became clear that we wanted to produce our own electricity as far as possible. 15 tons of photovoltaic modules were installed on the roof of the entire building. These modules generate a whole 245 KWp on approx. 2500 square meters. KWp in this context means kilowatt peak, i.e. the output that the system can produce under ideal conditions. This means we can generate 65 percent of the electricity we need ourselves. We feed surplus electricity into the public grid and receive a feed-in tariff for it.
As a result of this and the savings from the energy from solar, the system has paid for itself after about six and a half years. We have more money available to invest in additional equipment. This keeps us at the cutting edge of technology and allows us to expand our ecological thinking even further.
Flex-Punkt Druckformen GmbH is and will remain a company facing the future, also and especially with regard to environmental, climate and nature protection. We produce high-quality products without a bad ecological conscience.

Fresh air for employees

A new ventilation concept was also developed in the course of the new building. The air quality in both halls is to be raised to the best possible level using the latest technology.
The main reason for installing a modern ventilation system was the well-being of the employees. Through constant ventilation, the air is filtered and the employees can work in a healthy indoor climate. The fresh air is additionally an important factor that can contribute to the fight against the corona virus.
In addition to the well-being of the employees, the ventilation system contributes to energy saving and thus to environmental and climate protection. It eliminates the need for shock ventilation, which primarily saves heating costs and thus energy. In contrast to shock ventilation, there is a permanent exchange of air.
The advantages of the ventilation system are not only for the benefit of the employees, but also for you. The money we don’t have to spend on energy costs will be used for further innovations in the flexographic printing and packaging industry. This means we are ideally equipped to meet your requirements and are well equipped for the future.

Save – donate – do good

With solar energy and by reducing heating costs, we can save a lot. Added to this are other cost-cutting measures such as converting to LED lighting in all our buildings and insulation technology that is up to date. This helps us keep energy consumption and expenses low. We also want to use the savings we make to support social projects in the surrounding area.
Donations in general are known to everyone, but the implementation often succumbs to the thought of whether the laboriously saved 13 euros will really reach the rainforest. So why not donate to local organizations? If you take a look around, there are many ways to get involved in your local community and support causes that are close to your heart.

Taking small steps toward a big goal

Not only we as a company, but also we and you as private individuals can contribute to environmental, climate and nature protection in our everyday lives. If everyone reduces their ecological footprint just a little, that’s an important step in the right direction.
You can start by shopping. Pay attention to what you buy and how it’s packaged. The less plastic, the better. Maybe there is already an unpackaged store in your city where you can fill goods into containers that you have brought with you.
Nobody can darn socks as well as grandma could. But we can take her as an example. Today it’s normal to throw everything away as soon as it’s broken. But does that really have to be the case? In some cases it may even be cheaper to buy something new instead of repairing it or having it repaired. But does that make it better? Even so-called disposable items can often find another use.
An important issue is to save water and electricity wherever possible. This not only helps your wallet. Until now, we have always been spoiled. If we needed water, we could turn on the tap. Little by little, we are noticing the consequences of climate change in Germany as well. The amount of precipitation is decreasing and in the summer months it has already happened that water has become scarce in some areas.
“Drive less” is already a classic tip. Covering shorter distances by bicycle or combining them with a walk is also good for our health.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are also good for our health. You should go for regional and seasonal produce. Regional produce didn’t have to travel halfway around the world and seasonal produce doesn’t need a greenhouse to get ripe. Of course, it is best and freshest if you can buy directly from the producer, in a farm store or at the market. There you can also get detailed information about the origin of the products.
As you can see, environmental, climate and nature protection are closely linked to your own well-being.

We as a company will do our part!

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