Packaging with responsibility
More than 90%* recyclable – and we keep going.
At Byodo, it is important to us that our products not only taste delicious, but also reach you responsibly. Every packaging should protect our organic products in the best possible way and at the same time help to keep valuable materials in the cycle.
Already today, over 90% of our packaging consists of recyclable materials such as glass, paper, tinplate, or aluminum and can be returned through existing collection, sorting, and recycling systems. Our goal is to further develop our packaging in a targeted manner, taking into account material use, product protection, and recyclability.
*via existing collection, sorting and recycling systems
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Here’s How We Continue to Improve Our Packaging
For us, responsible packaging means balancing environmental responsibility with product protection and functionality. That is why we are constantly working to reduce material use, increase recycling rates, and develop new, alternative solutions.
Our five guiding principles form the framework for all our packaging decisions:
As little as possible, as much as necessary
High quality and appealing
Continuously improving the recyclability of our packaging
Recycled material where possible - as with our aluminum tubes or R-PET plastics
Use of renewable raw materials - as with our pasta or salt packaging Our materials at a glance
A look at our materials shows: Glass plays the main role at Byodo. Paper, tinplate and recycled plastic also play their part in our packaging solutions. But not all packaging is the same – each material has its own strengths.
We show you which materials we use and how they contribute to using resources responsibly and ensuring the quality of our products. The diagram shows the percentage composition of our packaging materials in 2025.
How do I dispose of packaging properly?
Before our packaging goes into the recycling, it should be emptied as thoroughly as possible—this keeps the recycling process clean and efficient. Rinsing isn’t necessary, as that just wastes water. Also, be sure to separate different materials from one another—this is the only way to ensure that individual materials are sorted and recycled properly.
And if you want, you can also use empty jars, bottles or tins creatively – as storage, vases or for homemade items.
Click through our various packaging materials here
Glass—our classic
Glass is our most important packaging material – and for good reason. It optimally protects our organic products from external influences and naturally preserves their fine taste. Especially with our vinegars, oils and fine accompaniments such as pestos, mustards or sauces the glass packaging is used.
Another advantage: Glass can be recycled multiple times without any loss of quality. When selecting our packaging, we consider not only product protection but also recyclability and material usage.
♻️ 79.5% of our packaging is made of glass – fully recyclable.
Paper - light, sturdy and cleverly packaged
For products such as the organic salt and nearly our entire pasta assortment , we use paper packaging that is sturdy and easy to dispose of. Our packaging is made from certified paper: Salt is packaged in PEFC-certified paper, and pasta in FSC-Mix paper.
♻️ Over 5.2% of our total packaging material is made of paper – FSC or PEFC-certified and fully recyclable.
Tinplate - optimum protection for our luxury oils
Our gourmet oils are filled in tinplate cans to preserve valuable ingredients and the fine taste in the best possible way. The opaque tin protects native oils particularly well, even if they are not consumed immediately, and ensures long-lasting freshness.
Tinplate can be recycled using established recycling processes. Its magnetic properties facilitate sorting in specialized facilities.
♻️ Over 5.0% of our packaging is made of tinplate—which is fully recyclable.
Aluminum packaging for maximum freshness
Our organic mustard varietiesthe creamy delicatessen mayonnaise and the tomato paste range are packaged in practical aluminum tubes. They reliably protect the products from light and air and ensure that the full flavor is retained.
Since 2022, we have been using 100% recycled aluminum for all tube products (excluding tube lids).
♻️ Our tubes are made from 100% recycled aluminum.
Plastic in the cycle
For our products Tomato ketchup, Kids Ketchup, Medium hot mustard and the Grill & Burger Sauce we use squeeze bottles made from recycled PET (rPET). They are easy to dispense, reliably protect the product – and are made from 50% recycled material.
Overall, 14% of our total plastic consumption comes from 50% rPET, and more than half of all PET packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
♻️ Over 50% of our PET packaging is already made from recycled plastic – an important step towards closed material cycles.
Empty packaging correctly
We show you how to empty food packaging completely using simple and effective methods. By completely emptying food waste from packaging, you not only save money, but also make an important contribution to waste prevention.
You will also find out how you can creatively reuse empty jars and give them a new lease of life.
To our upcycling ideas
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