Innovation & Technology

TOWARDS ZERO is more than just a vision - it is Steinbeis Papier's concrete roadmap to climate-neutral production by 2040. Find out how the company is shaping the path to net zero emissions through holistic cycles, absolute transparency and measurable milestones. From 100% recycled paper to closed water cycles and a green electricity campaign: discover how sustainability has been practised at Steinbeis Papier since 1976 and how the recycled paper manufacturer is reshaping the future of the paper industry together with its partners.

The race to Mars is in full swing, and a solution to the waste and resource problem is a key aspect. Research into this is in full swing. Humanity's greatest adventure may thus become its greatest opportunity: for a future without waste - on Mars and on Earth.

From waste to recyclable material: Steinbeis Papier wins the German Federal Ecodesign Award with its "Closed Loop Recycling Labels" project. A double innovation of product and process that closes the recycling loop and proves that true sustainability is a question of design.

From foldable microscopes to compostable chips: paper has long been a high-tech material. We present eight surprising innovations that show the potential of this everyday material and how it can help solve some of the challenges of our time.

 

Travelling sustainably sounds good, but is often complicated in practice - full of opaque seals, vague promises and a lack of guidance. The ChargeHolidays platform clears this up and combines sound information, smart tools and playful features to create a booking experience that makes you want to travel responsibly.

They are developing cement that absorbs CO₂ and solar storage systems that also deliver at night: start-ups around the world are revolutionising climate protection with fresh ideas. Their solutions are often surprisingly simple - and yet potentially world-changing. This look at the world of green start-ups reveals who they are and what drives them.