Paper bag for naturally moist soil

Kleeschulte Erden and dy-pack develop what was thought unthinkable.

The specialisation of Erdenwerk Kleeschulte in peat-free and peat-reduced soils 
and substrates is business out of sustainable conviction. The tireless search 
for an environmentally friendly packaging solution is only logical. After 
intensive joint research with dy-pack Verpackungen GmbH from Wenden-Gerlingen, 
we as a team, have created the first recyclable paper packaging, the
‚nature bag‘ for naturally moist soil. Nobody would have thought this 
possible.

Up to 1 million organisms bustle about in a teaspoon of soil and have
an insatiable appetite. The microscopic creatures‘ favourite food is 
paper, due to the high polysaccharide content in the cellulose. 
Therefore, paper packaging seemed to be impossible for earth bags 
until now. After several years of intensive research, it has 
nevertheless been possible to develop a paper packaging for 
naturally moist soil. It can be fed into the recycling process 
via normal household paper waste. This was recently confirmed 
and certified by the cyclos-HTP institute, specialists in classifying,
assessing, and testing the recyclability of packaging. 
The nature bag consists of 95% paper and is therefore 
fully recyclable.
With a excellent fibre yield, paper packaging is a valuable 
recycled raw material for pulp needed by the paper industry. 
Pulp is the fibrous mass produced during the chemical pulping 
of plant fibres, consisting mainly of cellulose.
The two family-owned companies, Kleeschulte Erden and dy-pack
Verpackungen, combined their know-how in development: the 
knowledge of sustainable soils, paired with the experience and 
expertise in paper packaging. „Lengthy cooperative tests with
different paper constructions led to the sought-after result. 
The new nature bag, containing the naturally moist soil, can 
be stored for three months without causing any deterioration. 
And we are continuing to work on extending the shelf life,“ 
says Mariel Kleeschulte-Vrochte, Managing Director of Kleeschulte 
Erden. The new nature bag differs fundamentally from the 
Kleeschulte ‚Paper Bag‘ introduced in 2020. The soil 
in the conventional ‚Paper Bag‘ had to be dried to prevent 
the paper bag from losing its stability. The fact that a 
paper bag for naturally moist soil has now been developed, 
is a particularly important milestone.


Focus at the point of sale

The new nature bag offers remarkable unique selling properties for 
sustainable-oriented trade. With the Kleeschulte peat-free 
soil line in the nature bag, the soil factory meets the increasing
demand for sustainable soil products in an unprecedented way. 
Initially, Kleeschulte Erden‘s organic potting soil, organic 
tomato, and vegetable soil as well as organic potting soil are 
available in the nature bag. All packaging sizes from 3 litres 
to 70 litres will be available for retailers‘ own branding. 

„This is ideal for secondary placement in the shop interior 
and at the checkout area and doubtlessly, a real eye-catcher.
Of course, we are at the beginning of the market launch, 
so there is still a lot of potential for ideas and developments.“ 
says Sales Director Jens Brune from Kleeschulte Erden. 
The pallets can also be packed and left outside under a 
roof, when very well protected.
Anyone who would like to get an idea of the new nature bag 
for naturally moist soil is welcome to visit the Kleeschulte 
stand at the IPM in Hall 3, Stand 3A13 (directly at the west entrance).


Kleeschulte: a specialist for ecologically valuable soils and substrates.

For over 35 years, Kleeschulte Erden has been developing, producing, 
and marketing peat-reduced and peat-free soils, substrates, substrate 
raw materials and decorative mulches as well as fall protection surfacing. 
The specialist garden trade, professional horticulture and soil 
manufacturers are just as much part of the customer base as local 
authorities and public bodies. Kleeschulte Erden has established 
itself as a medium-sized company in the market segment of 
sustainable soils and is an innovation leader in the field 
of peat substitutes with customers throughout Europe.

dy-pack - pole position in new developments for paper packaging

dy-pack is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of paper bags 
for demanding applications in the chemical, construction, food, 
and cement industries. First-class products, ground-breaking 
innovations and maximum sustainability are what distinguish dy-pack.


Contact:
Kleeschulte Erden GmbH & Co. KG
Jens Brune
Briloner Str. 14 | 59602 Rüthen
Tel. 02952 9726-0
j.brune@kleeschulte-erden.de
www.kleeschulte-erden.de

dy-pack Verpackungen Gustav Dyckerhoff GmbH
Phillip Wohlrab
Im Ruttenberge 1 | 57482 Wenden
Tel. +49 (0) 2762 / 920 - 145
p.wohlrab@dy-pack.com
www.dy-pack.com

Press contact:
ProjectPartner Kleeschulte GmbH
Dirk Kleeschulte
Westring 1 | 33142 Büren
Tel. 02951 93794-11
kleeschulte@projectpartner-kleeschulte.de
www.projectpartner-kleeschulte.de