Our green credentials unwrapped Choose packaging you can trust
At Bong, we’re lucky to work in an industry that has a head start in environmental terms. The bulk of our raw material is renewable – primarily fine paper – but on its own, Founder member of that’s not enough to mark us out as a green supplier. If we want to be taken seriously, we have to take account of the entire product life cycle from forest sapling to recycling, from paper conversion to transportation Paper by Nature and storage. Nine of our 20 production plants are now certified by Paper by Nature. We’re Our support for Paper by Nature certification puts us at the working to get the rest certified as soon as we can. forefront of the paper-converting industry’s desire to make itself environmentally accountable. We don’t just meet Paper by Nature is the first pan-European label for converted paper products. our legal obligations, we do more because we believe Independent auditing guarantees that labelled products meet strict criteria for eco- that’s the right thing to do. responsibility at every stage from sourcing timber for pulp to converting and printing. The criteria include energy saving, reduction of emissions to water and air, and limiting So we’ve eliminated solvents from our inks and the use of harmful substances during processing. glues in most production plants, we buy paper only from manufacturers that provide proof of The Paper by Nature label is a mark that buyers and users of converted paper products origin, and we submit ourselves to environmental can trust. Each label includes a licence number that lets people trace the product back to certification where we can. its manufacture. It tells them that they are buying a product that incorporates the best environmental practices from across Europe. Changing our structure and working practices makes a difference too. Our recent merger with We are proud to have been a member of Paper by Nature since its creation in May 2008. Hamelin is a big step forward in our strategy to be both pan-European and local. It lets us cut www.paperbynature.com journey times and emissions by supplying from production plants and warehouses closer to home.
We’re doing what we can to meet your demands for sustainable packaging materials.
Anders Davidsson President and Chief Executive Officer Choose packaging you can trust
At Bong, we’re lucky to work in an industry that has a head start in environmental terms. The bulk of our raw material is renewable – primarily fine paper – but on its own, Founder member of that’s not enough to mark us out as a green supplier. If we want to be taken seriously, we have to take account of the entire product life cycle from forest sapling to recycling, from paper conversion to transportation Paper by Nature and storage. Nine of our 20 production plants are now certified by Paper by Nature. We’re Our support for Paper by Nature certification puts us at the working to get the rest certified as soon as we can. forefront of the paper-converting industry’s desire to make itself environmentally accountable. We don’t just meet Paper by Nature is the first pan-European label for converted paper products. our legal obligations, we do more because we believe Independent auditing guarantees that labelled products meet strict criteria for eco- that’s the right thing to do. responsibility at every stage from sourcing timber for pulp to converting and printing. The criteria include energy saving, reduction of emissions to water and air, and limiting So we’ve eliminated solvents from our inks and the use of harmful substances during processing. glues in most production plants, we buy paper only from manufacturers that provide proof of The Paper by Nature label is a mark that buyers and users of converted paper products origin, and we submit ourselves to environmental can trust. Each label includes a licence number that lets people trace the product back to certification where we can. its manufacture. It tells them that they are buying a product that incorporates the best environmental practices from across Europe. Changing our structure and working practices makes a difference too. Our recent merger with We are proud to have been a member of Paper by Nature since its creation in May 2008. Hamelin is a big step forward in our strategy to be both pan-European and local. It lets us cut www.paperbynature.com journey times and emissions by supplying from production plants and warehouses closer to home.
We’re doing what we can to meet your demands for sustainable packaging materials.
Anders Davidsson President and Chief Executive Officer Assert your own green credentials Many markets, with a green packaging brand many green labels
Padded bags Green labelling can be baffling. There are so many Some packaging and envelope brands are greener than others. If you want to make a strong Soft, impact-resistant, and thoroughly labels because they apply to different aspects of statement about your own environmental credentials, choose products from one of our eco-friendly – padded bags come in sustainability and eco-friendliness. green brands, our padded bag range, or packaging made of Tyvek ®. a wide range of sizes, and are the choice of national postal services Some are internationally recognised, some are and several EU institutions. They European, some are regional, and some are particular choose them because the outer is to individual countries. The labels on this page apply POSTHORNöko Oxford GreenStamp Greenway unbleached kraft, the padding is to different parts of the Bong product range. High quality range of envelopes, Bright white range of envelopes, Superb fine white recycled envelopes. recycled newsprint, the inner layer pockets, and mailing-machine enve- pockets, business envelopes, and All made from Cyclus 100% recycled has a water-resistant PVA coating, and We carry a variety of certifications because we’re a lopes supplied in consumer packs or mailing-machine envelopes, all paper with opaque internal green-leaf the contents remain safe and secure. pan-European business operating in more than 20 business cartons made of recycled made from 100% recycled paper, pattern symbolising greenness and markets, and we’ve acquired numerous businesses, paper. Choice of 100% recycled paper strictly sorted for whiteness. Window enhanced confidentiality. each with its own history of green certification. Since or new pulp. envelopes fully compostable with there is no single, all-encompassing green standard, biodegradable PLA (polylactic acid) For a powerful statement about we seek certification and labelling on as many fronts window film. Enhanced confidentiality business professionalism and and in as many regions as we can. from opaque colourwash liner using sustainability, choose mailing and water-based inks packaging solutions made of Du- The first envelopes to carry the Carbon Reduction Pont™ Tyvek® from Luxembourg. Label Basildon Bond Our standard assortment of Tyvek® Our most recent green award is the Carbon Reduction GreenSTAR 100% recycled paper envelopes, envelopes, carry the Carbon Reduc- Label from the Carbon Trust. The label applies to our Versatile range of envelopes, machin- available in white and manilla and in tion Label from the Carbon Trust. range of Tyvek® standard envelopes. able wallets, flat mailers, and gusset a range of sizes and pack quantities. mailers that support the WWF. Choice Basildon Bond offers excellent quality Tyvek®, which is strong, lightweight, The Carbon Trust is an organisation that works with includes: 100% recycled (including Carepress and value for money for customers soft, fully recyclable, and completely businesses to measure and reduce their carbon foot- tear-resistant products), new pulp, Strong packaging range offering pro- looking to make a responsible envi- non-reactive, is also tear, burst and print. To be able to use the Carbon Reduction Label an and fully compostable windows made tection against bending. Boardbacks ronmental choice. water resistant. organisation must measure the carbon footprint of a from biodegradable PLA (polylactic and block-bottom expanders – ideal Even the window film, whilst totally product throughout its entire life and have the footprint acid) window film. for catalogues and small goods. clear, is made from corn starch, and is certified by the Carbon Trust Footprinting Certification 100% biodegradable. Company. A commitment to reduce the footprint of that product must also be made. It helps buyers make responsible choices by giving them reliable whole-life carbon data.
DuPont™ Tyvek® is a registered trademark of DuPont used under license Assert your own green credentials Many markets, with a green packaging brand many green labels
Padded bags Green labelling can be baffling. There are so many Some packaging and envelope brands are greener than others. If you want to make a strong Soft, impact-resistant, and thoroughly labels because they apply to different aspects of statement about your own environmental credentials, choose products from one of our eco-friendly – padded bags come in sustainability and eco-friendliness. green brands, our padded bag range, or packaging made of Tyvek ®. a wide range of sizes, and are the choice of national postal services Some are internationally recognised, some are and several EU institutions. They European, some are regional, and some are particular choose them because the outer is to individual countries. The labels on this page apply POSTHORNöko Oxford GreenStamp Greenway unbleached kraft, the padding is to different parts of the Bong product range. High quality range of envelopes, Bright white range of envelopes, Superb fine white recycled envelopes. recycled newsprint, the inner layer pockets, and mailing-machine enve- pockets, business envelopes, and All made from Cyclus 100% recycled has a water-resistant PVA coating, and We carry a variety of certifications because we’re a lopes supplied in consumer packs or mailing-machine envelopes, all paper with opaque internal green-leaf the contents remain safe and secure. pan-European business operating in more than 20 business cartons made of recycled made from 100% recycled paper, pattern symbolising greenness and markets, and we’ve acquired numerous businesses, paper. Choice of 100% recycled paper strictly sorted for whiteness. Window enhanced confidentiality. each with its own history of green certification. Since or new pulp. envelopes fully compostable with there is no single, all-encompassing green standard, biodegradable PLA (polylactic acid) For a powerful statement about we seek certification and labelling on as many fronts window film. Enhanced confidentiality business professionalism and and in as many regions as we can. from opaque colourwash liner using sustainability, choose mailing and water-based inks packaging solutions made of Du- The first envelopes to carry the Carbon Reduction Pont™ Tyvek® from Luxembourg. Label Basildon Bond Our standard assortment of Tyvek® Our most recent green award is the Carbon Reduction GreenSTAR 100% recycled paper envelopes, envelopes, carry the Carbon Reduc- Label from the Carbon Trust. The label applies to our Versatile range of envelopes, machin- available in white and manilla and in tion Label from the Carbon Trust. range of Tyvek® standard envelopes. able wallets, flat mailers, and gusset a range of sizes and pack quantities. mailers that support the WWF. Choice Basildon Bond offers excellent quality Tyvek®, which is strong, lightweight, The Carbon Trust is an organisation that works with includes: 100% recycled (including Carepress and value for money for customers soft, fully recyclable, and completely businesses to measure and reduce their carbon foot- tear-resistant products), new pulp, Strong packaging range offering pro- looking to make a responsible envi- non-reactive, is also tear, burst and print. To be able to use the Carbon Reduction Label an and fully compostable windows made tection against bending. Boardbacks ronmental choice. water resistant. organisation must measure the carbon footprint of a from biodegradable PLA (polylactic and block-bottom expanders – ideal Even the window film, whilst totally product throughout its entire life and have the footprint acid) window film. for catalogues and small goods. clear, is made from corn starch, and is certified by the Carbon Trust Footprinting Certification 100% biodegradable. Company. A commitment to reduce the footprint of that product must also be made. It helps buyers make responsible choices by giving them reliable whole-life carbon data.
DuPont™ Tyvek® is a registered trademark of DuPont used under license Tackling green issues head-on “Embrace To make sure you get the products you want, we’re working on numerous fronts to improve our environmental perfor- the environment, mance. We’re also working towards Paper by Nature certification at all plants. That is the minimum standard that will eventually apply to every product. embrace envelopes and packaging Raw material Over 95% of our raw materials are paper-based. The rest are production materials such as ink, glue, and from Bong.” window film.
We buy our raw materials from the most advanced suppliers in their industry – companies that are constantly investing in better environmental standards and more efficient forms of processing, and always striving to reduce their environmental impact. All of them are subject to rigorous environmental regulation.
By reducing the number of suppliers, we’re able to monitor their standards more closely and help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
During paper-making, the bleaching processes take place in a closed environment without the use of chlorine. In the manufacturing of envelopes and packaging, no mercury compounds are used.
All clean paper waste goes straight back into paper production.
Processing, warehousing, and transport
The converting of envelopes involves gluing, printing, and the addition of windows.
Our inks are mainly water-based, and the glues we use are solvent-free.
The energy rating of our plants, offices, warehouses, and equipment exceeds the standards that apply in each country of manufacture. Our energy comes from a range of sources.
By acquiring existing businesses in the markets in which we operate, we’re able to reduce our fuel consumption and carbon emissions by using local warehouses and production units.
Our finished products contain no dangerous chemicals, and there are no restrictions on how customers should dispose of our products after use. Tackling green issues head-on “Embrace To make sure you get the products you want, we’re working on numerous fronts to improve our environmental perfor- the environment, mance. We’re also working towards Paper by Nature certification at all plants. That is the minimum standard that will eventually apply to every product. embrace envelopes and packaging Raw material Over 95% of our raw materials are paper-based. The rest are production materials such as ink, glue, and from Bong.” window film.
We buy our raw materials from the most advanced suppliers in their industry – companies that are constantly investing in better environmental standards and more efficient forms of processing, and always striving to reduce their environmental impact. All of them are subject to rigorous environmental regulation.
By reducing the number of suppliers, we’re able to monitor their standards more closely and help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
During paper-making, the bleaching processes take place in a closed environment without the use of chlorine. In the manufacturing of envelopes and packaging, no mercury compounds are used.
All clean paper waste goes straight back into paper production.
Processing, warehousing, and transport
The converting of envelopes involves gluing, printing, and the addition of windows.
Our inks are mainly water-based, and the glues we use are solvent-free.
The energy rating of our plants, offices, warehouses, and equipment exceeds the standards that apply in each country of manufacture. Our energy comes from a range of sources.
By acquiring existing businesses in the markets in which we operate, we’re able to reduce our fuel consumption and carbon emissions by using local warehouses and production units.
Our finished products contain no dangerous chemicals, and there are no restrictions on how customers should dispose of our products after use. Fresh ideas for Mailing, E-business and Retailing
Bong is Europe’s biggest supplier of envelopes and speciality packaging products. Our businesses reach all the way from the Atlantic to the Urals. If you received letters or packages today, chances are, at least one of the envelopes or protective wrappers was ours.
Being big and culturally diverse means we can be bold and imaginative, and still remain close to our customers. We have the resources to develop new forms of packaging and ways of doing business, and the personal connections that help us forge one-to-one relationships at local level. We can supply a European multinational chain in all its markets and a single box to an independent corner shop.
Most of all we’re about inventiveness – about giving our customers better ways to express their brands and reach out to their customers.
To see what we can do for you, visit www.bong.com to find the phone number of your nearest sales office.
Bong AB | Hans Michelsensgatan 9 | SE-211 20 Malmö | Sweden