At Darnel we are eco-efficient

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At Darnel we are eco-efficient

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We work for what really matters.

Environmental, economic and social sustainability is a priority within our organization. Our products are 100% recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.



At Darnel we are eco-efficient

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We work for what really matters.

Environmental, economic and social sustainability is a priority within our organization. Our products are 100% recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.



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What are we looking for?

  • Protecting and caring for the planet by reducing our carbon footprint.
  • Producing sustainable products at an affordable price.
  • Social development for our people and community.

We manufacture products that are environmentally responsible.

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We constantly redesign and improve our products to minimize their carbon footprint.

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We use fewer raw materials in our production to conserve natural resources. We avoid deforestation.

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By manufacturing 100% recyclable products, we promote the generation of new circular economies.

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By recycling we have prevented the equivalent of  

plastic bottles from ending up in landfills, rivers and oceans.  

We use this material to produce new packaging
suitable for food contact, according to FDA regulations.

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For us, everything can be recyclable. We believe in second opportunities.

Our other plastic product lines are also environmentally friendly. They are made with up to 50% post-industrial recycled plastic and are 100% recyclable.

And we do all this without it costing you a penny more!

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We are the change the world needs.

We do not waste anything in our production processes.

96% of our production comes from locations with Zero Waste certification, a management tool based on Circular Economy and Industrial Ecology models that enable organizations to implement strategies for reducing, reusing, recovering, and recycling solid waste.

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Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on sustainability.

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In 1995, we were the first Colombian company to eliminate CFC gases in the production of our foam packaging, twenty years earlier than required by the Montreal Protocol.

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Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on sustainability.

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We have planted more than 15,000 trees in our production centers.

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Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on sustainability.

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We reforest and plant native species in order to conserve the environment around our facilities. Our clean production process allows us to preserve the mangroves in our surroundings.

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Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on sustainability.

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Our water is reused and recycled within our production operations.

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Since the beginning, our actions have been focused on sustainability.

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We have ISO 14001 certification which monitors and measures our Environmental Management System. It guarantees that environmental impacts due to our economic activity are minimized, thus contributing to the preservation of the environment.

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We manufacture products that minimize their environmental footprint during their life cycle

We seek to reduce global warming by considering the environmental impacts of our products through each stage of their lifecycle.

We seek to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) to prevent global warming.

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Our packaging helps reduce food waste by protecting food and prolonging its shelf life.
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We reduce transportation emissions by designing compact and lightweight products.
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Did you know
that landfills are responsible for 20% of methane emissions? Packaging protects food and contributes to less waste.
Protecting the planet using environmentally friendly packaging does not mean having to pay more for it.

Being sustainable also implies a commitment to the community

We actively participate in initiatives to help the planet and society.

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We lead education campaigns around the world to highlight the consequences of waste mismanagement.
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We lead education campaigns around the world to highlight the consequences of waste mismanagement.
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We support thousands of people in Latin America who generate income by recycling.
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We support thousands of people in Latin America who generate income by recycling.
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We carry out beach and forest clean-up campaigns.
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We carry out beach and forest clean-up campaigns.
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We organize recycling programs in our communities.
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We organize recycling programs in our communities.

We work for the community with our Sustainability and Social Responsibility programs

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We convert plastic (including foam) containers, plates, cups and cutlery into classroom items, such as rulers, and donate them to schools in our community.

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We have recovered the equivalent of more than TWO BILLION plastic bottles with which we manufacture new packaging.