Sustainability

At CASELES, we understand the responsibility that we have to protect the planet and future generations. That's why we've made huge changes to make our company even more environmentally conscious. While we know there is still much to be done in the years to come, we are excited to share the sustainability efforts that CASELES™ now has in place:

	Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging: All new products as of Fall 2021 will be packaged in our brand new FSC-certified biodegradable & compostable packaging
	Recycled Material: All cases are manufactured from 50% recycled TPU materials
	Non-Toxic Chemicals: All cases are printed with dyes thats are non-hazardous, non-toxic, and eco-friendly.
	CASELES has donated $791,018.81 (& counting!) to environmental causes and organizations through our #EveryCasePlants initiative.

The *big switch* to biodegradable & compostable packaging

Our brand new eco-packaging will break down the same as organic waste, leaving no harmful chemicals behind. Simply toss your case's packaging in your home compost or recycling bin and it will be broken down in just 12 months (compare that to the 450 YEARS that single-use plastic takes).

In an effort to avoid waste, we will not be re-packaging already packaged products, so you still might receive a non-compostable box or mailer in your order. If this is the case, be sure not to add it to your compost. Instead, place it in your recycling bin! The big switch takes time, so we appreciate your patience with us.

Carbon Neutrality

We are a carbon neutral company.

Carbon neutral company: this means that we have calculated our greenhouse gas emissions, are continuously reducing them and offset unavoidable emissions through carbon offset projects.

Our steps in detail

1. Calculate carbon emissions

Together with ClimatePartner we have calculated our CCF – Corporate Carbon Footprint. This includes emissions from sources such as energy and heating, business travel, office supplies and everything else that we use in the operation of our company.

2. Avoid and reduce emissions

Our CCF calculation shows us where we need to reduce our carbon emissions. We update it every year to monitor our progress and identify additional areas for improvement. Steps we are taking now to reduce our carbon emissions include using 50% recycled TPU materials to produce our products, as well as printing with dyes thats are non-hazardous, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. Additionally, we have begun transitioning all of our new products to an eco-packaging that is biodegradable and compostable.

3. Carbon offset

For the time being, some emissions remain unavoidable. We offset them by supporting the projects from the ClimatePartner portfolio.

4. Create transparency

As well as the avoidance and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, offsetting is a vital step in climate action. Without offsetting, the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Convention is not achievable at present – we do not yet have the necessary technologies to reduce all emissions drastically enough to meet this target. Investing in carbon offset projects also promotes sustainable development in the Southern hemisphere, so that economic progress is not dictated by investment in and use of fossil fuels.