That is best complexWe regularly create temporary exhibitions, which isn't necessarily sustainable. That's why Kloosterboer is committed to a more sustainable production process. We've been doing this for years; for example, in the 1980s and 1990s, we used walls with stretched canvases (in standard sizes) for various advertising productions. By changing the canvases, we could easily give them a different look and thus reuse material. Nowadays, there's little demand for standard sizes. That's why we've started working on other sustainability processes. We do this in short- and long-term steps.
We want to regularly discuss the sustainable choices we can make. That's why we have a special working group established. They are currently working on a way for us to residual material can make other products.
Our beautifully designed wooden bowl, the "Beemster Bowl," is not only a lovely gift but also a feast for the eyes. Naturally, this bowl is also made from recycled materials. Available in various sizes. Material: 18mm birch plywood.
Our beautifully designed wooden bowl, the "Beemster Bowl," is not only a lovely gift but also a feast for the eyes. Naturally, this bowl is also made from recycled materials. Available in various sizes. Material: 18mm birch plywood.
Our "design yourself cubes." The cubes (size 40x40x45cm) are made from leftover materials, and you can choose your own print.
The roofs of our business premises were fitted with no fewer than 580 solar panels. This way we are self-sufficient for the largest part of the electricity that we consume.
To reduce the burden on the environment, we use as much as possible sustainable materialsWe also ask our suppliers to purchase as sustainably as possible. What else do we do?
- Efficient use of materials
Our CNC machine is set up in such a way that min possible Residual material is created. We don't throw away any leftover material. We cut large pieces to size to use for other products, and small pieces are used for new sheet material. Before we purchase new material, we check what's still available. usable residual material.
– Choose less environmentally harmful materials
We replace harmful raw materials as much as possible with sustainable alternatives. For example, we only use CE approved and FSC-certified (wood) materials. The standard sheet material used is Ecoplex. This is a collection of plywood and rod-glued multilayer panels based on poplar from European ecological cultural forestsThe sheet material is environmentally friendly, low in formaldehyde and lightweight.
We only use water-based paint. That is much less harmful than traditional turpentine-based thinnable paint. It is healthier in use and much better for the environment.
To reduce our environmental footprint, we strive to use local suppliers as much as possible. We also perform as much processing as possible in our own workshop. This allows us to monitor the sustainability of our materials and reduce the environmental impact of transporting purchased parts. Furthermore, we minimize our CO2 emissions by working from home and holding meetings remotely via online programs.
We like to have lunch together in the canteen and started at the beginning of 2020 Vega Thursday, to encourage each other to eat less meat. This has now grown into a completely vegetarian lunch based on organic vegetables, part of which from our own vegetable garden/greenhouse This greenhouse, by the way, comes from the exhibition "50 Years of King Willem-Alexander" at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, and we reused it. We also grow fresh organic herbs on our balcony.
We use as little (printing) paper as possible. That's why we have all our bookkeeping/project administration automated in 2019. Timesheets are completed via our time tracking app. Incoming and outgoing invoices are only sent via e-mail. The paper that is still used has a FSC quality markThis provides the assurance that the raw material of the paper comes from responsibly managed forests.
In 2007 we chose to bank with Triodos Bank, one of the most sustainable banks in the world.
Green Mission Statement
