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The Landbox Straw

• Straw is a local renewable raw material. Straw is a by-product of grain harvesting. Currently, it is rarely being used and does not compete with food production. Straw is an excellent insulating material with a low thermal conductivity value similar to Styrofoam. It has therefore been used for building insulation for over 100 years.
• As insulating packaging, straw has the advantage that it regulates moisture and thus reduces humidity in the packaging.
• Due to the good resilience of straw, even goods that are sensitive to shocks and pressure can be shipped safely protected.

• The Landbox is produced completely without additives such as adhesives. The consumer receives a pure natural product that can be disposed of in organic waste or used in the household, such as in the garden or as bedding. The panels can be easily loosened for this purpose. It is probably the purest straw in the world.

• The cooling performance depends on the outside temperature, the number of cool packs or the amount of dry ice, the temperature of the goods, the internal volume, and the type of packaging arrangement (especially avoiding hollow spaces). Thus, making a blanket statement is difficult. Even in midsummer, a standard shipment in the temperature range of ‑1 °C to 4 °C over 2–3 days is ensured with a well-packed Landbox straw. Deep-freeze shipping in standard postal shipping is also possible year-round in combination with dry ice.

• The high insulating effect of the Landbox is based on the fact that all physical mechanisms of heat transport – namely heat conduction, convection and radiation – are effectively minimised. This way, a thermal conductivity value like that of Styrofoam is achieved.

• We offer two different variants of the Landbox:
  • Landbox Duo for separate disposal of straw core and wrapping. The straw core contains no additives or binders. It is pure straw and thus can be discarded in the organic waste (or garden) without hesitation. The wrapping is a wafer-thin PE film (mono-material). PE is the plastic that is most recyclable. Straw and film can be easily separated by hand. Entire panels can also be disposed of in the residual rubbish.
  • Landbox Bio for complete disposal in organic waste. The non-woven wrapping of the Landbox Bio is made of polylactide (PLA): 100 % renewable raw materials. The wrapping is certified according to DIN EN 13432 for industrial composting. Despite the Europe-wide standard for industrial composting, many waste disposal companies do not accept bioplastics in the organic waste bin, partly because of misdirected rubbish. The straw core and wrapping of the Landbox Bio can also be easily separated by hand for separate disposal. Disposal in the residual waste is also possible.
• By the way: We examined the biogas yield of our Landboxes as part of the reGIOcycle Research Project, and the results are impressive: One Landbox straw with a capacity of 15 litres yields 800 litres of biogas for decentralised electricity and heating supply. For a climate-neutral economy and society, we need base load-capable sustainable energy sources like biogas.

• Unlike wood, straw grows again every year within a few months. Although straw accounts for 50 % of the grain harvest, there are hardly any applications outside agriculture. All studies show that at least 1/3 of the straw produced can be removed – without negative effects on the humus balance. This corresponds to 10 million tonnes of straw annually in Germany alone. In contrast to wood, there is still a lack of possible applications. Straw is therefore the biomass with the greatest potential for use.
• We source our raw material straw from farmers in the immediate vicinity with a transport radius of less than 10 km. This minimises our ecological footprint in the procurement of raw materials. At the same time, we have maximum transparency over our supply chain. Our customers know from which field and farmer the material of their packaging comes.
• We enable small and medium-sized full-time farms to grow cereals profitably by additionally selling the by-product straw that previously was unprofitable to sell. Our contract farmers generate double the turnover and above-average profit per hectare of grain.
• We are committed 100 % to renewable energies. Our entire production, administration and development are powered exclusively by renewable energy sources and we have carefully considered the selection of suitable suppliers. For example, our 100 % green electricity comes from regional biogas, hydropower, photovoltaic and wind plants in Bavaria.
• At the same time, we only need 1/50 of the primary energy requirement compared to Styrofoam.
• Since our straw contains no additives, it can be disposed of in the garden or organic waste. This way, a Landbox not only produces heat and electricity but also nutrient-rich humus. Climate protection starts with our own bins. While plastics are incinerated, exported or in the best case downcycled once, and paper can only be recycled 5–7 times, the organic waste bin closes the natural cycle and furnishes biogas at the same time. The Landbox closes the natural nutrient and humus cycle.

• Since the Landbox consists of individual panels, it is important that it closes well and that the panels are arranged precisely. The panels are made with a slight oversize so that they are inserted with a little pressure.
• In general, the cooled space should be kept as small as possible. Unfilled interior volume must be stuffed with filling material.
• For detailed tips on refrigerated shipping, take a look at our guide.

• We only work with contract farmers who meet our high-quality standards. We control every step of the process from cultivation and harvesting to storage and delivery. Before processing, our straw is microbiologically tested and used only if in perfect condition.
• The production process includes in-line cleaning, dust removal and disinfection, ensuring that the Landboxes are hygienically clean. In addition to manual quality assurance, we work with artificial intelligence for automated testing of each individual panel. The microbiological limits of our packaging are also continuously tested by independent institutes.

For frozen shipping, dry ice is required. Our packaging is tried and tested for frozen shipping in combination with dry ice.  Read more about frozen shipping here.

• Many of our customers use our packaging several times and carry out a visual inspection and surface cleaning. The Landbox Duo is more suitable for multiple use with cleaning than the Landbox Bio, as the latter is not wipeable.
• The energy input of a Landbox is roughly equivalent to a 7.5 second car journey. From an ecological point of view, multiple use with corresponding long return transport distances is therefore not necessarily sensible. We are happy to personally discuss whether multiple use can be economically worthwhile – depending on your needs.

• Landbox Straw is made with a minimal carbon footprint. We use 100 % renewable energy sources and report all emissions (scope 1,2,3). For more information.
• Feel free to ask for a more detailed report on our Corporate Carbon Footprint as well as the Product Carbon Footprint of Landbox Straw.

• Landbox Straw is produced by Landpack in Alling near Munich. The raw material comes from farmers in the Fürstenfeldbruck district. Our two wrappers (Landbox Bio and Landbox Duo) are produced in Europe.

• We recommend food-safe filling paper.
• Filling material based on starch is unsuitable because it sticks together easily when damp.