The executives came from various business sectors, including the production of photovoltaic systems, start-ups in the recycling and architecture sectors and manufacturers of sustainable prefabricated houses. They all wanted to get an idea of sustainable business in Germany. During their stay in Germany, they gained insights into the work processes, practices and innovative approaches of small and medium-sized companies from Baden-Württemberg for sustainable development.
Technology for the permanent storage of CO2 from organic waste in new products for the plastics and building materials industry was presented by the start-up Carbonauten GmbH, for example. The renewable energy generated in the conversion process can be utilised thermally or electrically.
Heinrich Glaeser Nachf. GmbH, a family-owned company based in Ulm, has been recycling textiles for a long time and recycles 100% of textile residues and textile waste in order to save valuable and complexly produced new goods in the form of textile raw materials and fibres – and therefore also a lot of energy.