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    CUNA Products GmbH

    from Dortmund

    CUNA Products GmbH is an innovative startup from Dortmund that develops sustainable reusable solutions made from bio-based materials. With a focus on environmental protection and recycling, the company offers high-quality products for gastronomy and events that bind CO2 and protect the environment.

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    Sustainable Products, Climate & Environmental Protection
    Responsible Consumption & Production, Climate Action
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    CUNA Products GmbH: Sustainable Reusable Solutions for an Eco-Friendly Future

    About Us

    CUNA Products GmbH, founded in 2019 in Dortmund, is a social startup that specializes in the development and production of bio-based, ecological reusable cups and bowls. The company pursues a holistic solution for events, festivals, and gastronomy by manufacturing products from renewable raw materials that are CO2-friendly and can be recycled at the end of their life cycle.

    Key Products and Services

    CUNA produces reusable cups and bowls made from plant-based raw materials such as sugar waste (ethanol). These products are not only lightweight like paper cups but also heat-resistant up to 100 degrees in the dishwasher. The company offers a comprehensive deposit system that does not require an advance payment for the deposit, but only a system fee. This system is particularly suitable for cafés, restaurants, bakeries, canteens, and events such as trade fairs and sports events[4][5].

    Main Mission and Values

    CUNA's mission is to provide eco-friendly alternatives to conventional single-use products. The company focuses on using plants for the production of its products and avoids petroleum as much as possible. CUNA believes in the importance of sustainability and works closely with universities and based on the 17 sustainability and development goals of the United Nations[3][5].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    CUNA is committed to promoting environmental protection by manufacturing products that bind CO2 and reduce harmful emissions. Each kilogram of CUNA products binds about 1.5 kilograms of equivalent CO2. The company has a close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute in NRW to research further opportunities for energy and CO2 savings. CUNA has already won the Greenhouse.Ruhr competition for its sustainable concept and has been a reusable partner of BÄKO, the large purchasing cooperative for bakeries nationwide, since early 2023[4][5].

    Current Developments and Successes

    Currently, about 1,000 businesses use CUNA reusable products. The company also supplies the outfitter of the Berlin Marathon with the innovative SPRINT Cup, a reusable container specifically developed for running events. CUNA is also in the finals of the Dortmund InnoSprint competition 2024 and continuously strives for the further development of sustainable solutions[4][5].

    CUNA Products GmbH represents a forward-looking and environmentally conscious approach to out-of-home sales and events by offering high-quality, durable, and recyclable products that are of great value to both the environment and customers.

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