Der Grüne Punkt Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Since 1990, Der Grüne Punkt has established and organized the world’s first dual system for the end-consumer-oriented and high-quality recycling of sales packaging. Today, it is a leading provider of take-back systems.

In order to exempt industry and trade from their take-back and recycling obligations under the statutory Packaging Ordinance, Der Grüne Punkt set up a second (dual) waste disposal system alongside the public system. Since 1991, it has been the first system in the world to recycle used sales packaging and recover raw materials for the economic cycle.

The “Der Grüne Punkt” brand created for the recycling process is protected worldwide and is one of the most internationally recognized trademarks. It is used in many countries as a financing symbol for packaging recycling. Der Grüne Punkt is a member of the umbrella organization PRO Europe.