© Orthex
Execution time 2023-2029
Orthex is a leading Nordic houseware company. Orthex has more than 100 years of experience in the production, design, and marketing of household products, and it has approximately 800 customers in more than 40 countries. Orthex’s core geographic market is Europe. Orthex is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd (ORTHEX).
Orthex aims to be the industry forerunner in sustainability. Orthex’s products are made for long-term use and are recyclable. Orthex is actively increasing the share of renewable and recycled raw materials in its products. At the same time, Orthex continuously strives to reduce the carbon footprint of its products and operations and is aiming towards carbon neutral production by 2030.
In line with Orthex’s sustainability strategy, PlastLIFE program supports the company’s carbon neutrality target and the target to increase the use of sustainable raw materials.
As part of the PlastLIFE program, the goal of Orthex’s work package is to find new potential renewable plastic raw materials, test raw materials in production and as finished products, and then bring products from renewable plastic to the market.
More information on the role of Orthex in the PlastLIFE project