Teemana Packaging: Quality products in environmentally friendly packaging – for a green and sustainable future

At teemana, we stand for a sustainable, ecological, and responsible way of doing business - and this is reflected in every step of our production cycle.

From the natural cultivation of our plants, where we rely exclusively on natural pesticides and do not use any mineral fertilizers, to climate-neutral shipping for all your orders – we remain true to our values ​​of sustainability and tradition in all our actions. Because it is our highest principle to conserve the resources of our God-given planet and thus contribute to the healing of our earth.

Of course, we also follow this principle in our packaging, which we base on the so-called zero-waste principle . But what exactly is the zero-waste principle? And how do we support environmentally friendly practices with our packaging—both that of our herbal products and that of our ointment? You'll learn more in this article.

ZERO Waste literally means "zero waste" or "zero waste." It is a philosophy or way of life that aims to produce as little waste as possible—or, ideally, none at all. The central idea behind it is to conserve environmental resources by considering the entire life cycle of a product— just as we do with our packaging.

The ZERO-Waste principle includes the following points:

• Avoid: First things first—avoiding unnecessary waste. This means consciously questioning consumption and choosing long-lasting, sustainable products—so as to prevent unnecessary waste from being created in the first place.
• Reduce: Sometimes, however, waste cannot be completely avoided. In these cases, it's all about reducing it as much as possible. This means using less packaging, fewer disposable products, and fewer unnecessary purchases. Conscious and economical use of resources is crucial to reducing the amount of waste we produce.
• Reuse: This involves using the things you already have for as long as possible and, if necessary, repairing them instead of throwing them away. In today's "throwaway society," we often tend to quickly dispose of things even though they're still useful—either for ourselves or for others.
• Recycling: The last, but no less important, aspect of the zero-waste principle is recycling. Anything that can't be avoided, reduced, or reused should at least be recyclable—that is, reused in the form of new products. Recycling conserves natural resources and ensures that less unnecessary waste ends up in nature or landfills.

This means they …

• ...are made exclusively from renewable raw materials. It's important to us not to unnecessarily strain our planet's limited resources. That's why we use bags made of brown kraft paper and an inner film made from renewable sugar cane instead of petroleum. This also demonstrably reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
• ... they are free of environmentally harmful aluminum and PVC, so they incinerate without releasing toxic fumes and gases. This ensures that our packaging has no negative impact on the environment—even if it must be incinerated at the end of its life cycle.
• ...are reusable. Once you've applied our plant-based products, you can reuse the bags as often as you like for other purposes—whether for food storage, DIY projects, or storing small items. You can then safely return them to the recycling loop to reuse the materials and thus reduce the need for new raw materials.

In addition, the bags offer reliable protection from light, air and sunlight thanks to the kraft paper, the KPET material with its strong barrier properties, the secure welding and the pressure seal.

To ensure that we also adhere to the zero-waste principle in our ointment , we use jars made of 100% pure brown glass.

These crucibles have the following advantages:

• Purity of the ointment: Glass is inert—meaning it doesn't react with the ingredients in cosmetic products, as is the case with many plastic, synthetic, and metal packaging. This prevents foreign chemicals from penetrating the ointment and impairing its effectiveness.
• Environmentally friendly: After you've used up our Artemisia annua ointment, you can wash out the glass jar and reuse it for various purposes. Alternatively, you can safely dispose of the jar in a glass recycling container, where it will be fully recycled.
• Protection from light: Brown glass blocks UV rays, thus protecting the ointment's ingredients from degradation due to strong light exposure—this is especially important for the natural ingredients in our ointment, which are highly sensitive to light. Thanks to the brown glass, the effectiveness of our ointment is maintained over a longer period of time.
• Extended shelf life: Because our ointment uses 100% natural ingredients, it's free of any preservatives. However, the UV protection provided by the use of amber glass ensures the ingredients have a longer shelf life—according to our laboratory-tested evaluations, this is at least 30 months. So you can safely store and use the ointment for longer periods.

So you see: The principles of tradition and sustainability guide us through every step of our production process. Because every decision we make in our company reflects our commitment to a sustainable and green future. It is our sincere concern to value nature's creation and consider our planet our home— and to treat it in a way that ensures its continued existence for a long time to come.

By shopping at teemana, you're not only supporting a small family business, but also making a valuable contribution to preserving our environment— moving away from mass production and toward a sustainable, ecological, and responsible economy. By choosing teemana, you support our vision of a world where quality, progress, and sustainability are in harmony with one another.

We would be delighted if you would accompany us on this journey - because only together can we make a real difference.