For us, sustainability means more than conserving resources – it also means taking responsibility for our society. That is why we have installed a Pfandbox at both of our company locations. Employees can easily donate their refundable bottles and cans there. The proceeds go to Flüchtlingsprojekt Ute Bock, combining environmental protection with social commitment.
The very first collection of donated returnable containers shows that many small contributions can make a big difference. Thanks to the donated bottles and cans, we have already made a positive contribution to the environment:
🌿53.84 kg of CO₂ saved
⚡ 697.9 kWh of energy saved
♻️ 3.47 kg of waste avoided
These figures demonstrate that returning packaging correctly helps keep valuable raw materials in circulation, saves energy, and reduces CO₂ emissions. Every single bottle counts – for the environment and for people who need support.
With the proceeds from our Pfandbox, we support Flüchtlingsprojekt Ute Bock. Founded by social worker Ute Bock, who passed away in 2002, the initiative has been supporting refugees in Austria for almost 25 years.
The project provides support through:
Its goal is to enable refugees to live independently and to give them a fair opportunity to participate in society.
At the moment, support is especially important: Due to significant cuts in Vienna's social services at the beginning of the year, Flüchtlingsprojekt Ute Bock expanded its food distribution program for refugee families by an additional day. As a result, there is currently a particularly high demand for non-perishable food such as pasta, rice, flour, tomato paste, and canned goods.
Donations of food can be dropped off every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ute Bock House (Zohmanngasse 28, 1100 Vienna). Alternatively, the organization also welcomes grocery store gift vouchers.
Anyone who would like to further support Flüchtlingsprojekt Ute Bock can also do so through the Ute Bock Charity Shop. It offers sustainable products and gift ideas, with all proceeds directly supporting the organization's work and people with refugee backgrounds.
Shop: https://shop.fraubock.at/
Our Pfandbox is a simple example of how an everyday action can become something meaningful. Every donated refundable bottle contributes to protecting the environment while simultaneously supporting Flüchtlingsprojekt Ute Bock.
A big thank you to all colleagues who are already taking part. Every bottle counts - and together we can make a real difference.