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Mass balance approach
Orthex is using renewable raw materials produced by applying a so-called mass balance approach. Mass balance means that renewable materials are mixed with fossil materials in the raw material production process. This reduces the amount of fossil-based plastic in the world.
The mass balance approach is a calculation-based principle. By keeping track of the quantities throughout the entire production chain, the renewable raw material can be allocated to specific products. Orthex's Lohja factory is ISCC PLUS certified, which means that the mass balance accounting follows predefined and transparent rules. Our products manufactured by applying the mass balance approach carries the ISCC logo.
We are using mass balance approach based raw material in our SmartStore Sustain lunch boxes. These products are made with 80% of bio-based plastic. The bio-based content is allocated to the products by applying the mass balance approach. The use of renewable raw material reduces the carbon footprint of the products compared to products made of conventional fossil-based plastic.
The renewable content comes from production side streams, so it does not compete with food or land use. The renewable content consists mainly of kitchen waste (used cooking oil).
More information on the mass balance approach on the ISCC website
ISCC PLUS Sustainability Declarations Lohja
FSC Declarations
