Ecologically Sound – sustainable paints and coatings for healthy living spaces
Our responsibilty
We understand responsible conduct as an ongoing process and take environmental and resource-related aspects into account in our business decisions. Our goal is to gradually reduce the negative environmental impacts of our business activities and to continuously develop our processes. This includes, among other things:
efficient and resource-conserving production methods
measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions
waste prevention, recycling, and responsible wastewater management
regular training on the responsible use of products and resources
the further development of products and processes with consideration of environmental aspects
projects to promote biodiversity
Projects
Reusable cleaning cloths in use
In the past, disposable tear-off rags were used for cleaning work in production. These could not be reused after use and had to be disposed of. Today, we use reusable cleaning cloths within the MEWA exchange system.
The cleaning cloths are collected after use, professionally cleaned, and then reused. This allows the cloths to be used multiple times in the production process.
In addition to reuse, there are further advantages in terms of occupational safety and operational hygiene. The special design and processing reduce the risk of snagging in machines. In addition, the cleaning system supports hygienic procedures in the production environment. The cleaning cloths are manufactured in Germany and professionally reprocessed.
Fully automated production
At Schulz, products for architectural coatings are manufactured in an automated production facility. The “Modular Paint Factory (MoFa)” is part of our machinery and supports flexible production processes.
Benefits for employees and processes
With the commissioning of the MoFa, various production workflows have been adapted. The manual handling of raw material bags has been reduced, and dust exposure in the production area has decreased. Automation also supports occupational safety and more ergonomic workflows.
The processing of powdered raw materials takes place in a closed system, which reduces the release of dust during the production process. Compared to previous dissolver systems, less water is required for cleaning the equipment. In addition, the production method allows for larger batch sizes, which reduces the frequency of intermediate cleaning.
Tinplate packaging in use
Tinplate can be materially recycled after use and reintroduced into the material cycle. According to the steel packaging industry, recycling rates of up to 93% are achieved for tinplate. We use tinplate packaging in various product areas and continuously review its potential applications within our product range.
Tinplate packaging also offers functional advantages in storage and transport. Due to its stability, it is suitable for a wide range of transport and storage conditions. The high resistance of the material can help reduce product damage during transport and storage. In addition, tinplate protects the contents from external influences such as moisture, oxygen, or light. This helps preserve product properties more effectively during storage and transport.
