Plastic is the material of modernity. It has made our lives simpler, more democratic, and more hygienic. Without plastic, there would be no cars, no airplanes, no cell phones, no computers, no modern medicine, no prosthetics, no pacemakers, no protective clothing, no intensive care units, no science – plastic is the material of the 21st century.

There is no material in the world that is inherently good or bad, or only sustainable. Natural materials aren't always the better choice, either, given the growing monocultures, the use of pesticides, and high water consumption. Rather, every product development involves selecting the most sustainable material for the intended purpose and using it economically.

koziol relies exclusively on 100% recyclable thermoplastics. They are food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and require no additives during processing. The processing of thermoplastics consumes up to 90% less energy than, for example, the production of glass, ceramic, or aluminum. Thanks to resource-efficient production, plastic is currently the most ecologically and economically viable material on the market.

Since 2021, koziol has been using biocircular plastic. This is recycled from discarded sunflower and rapeseed oil from industry and the catering industry. The oils are collected and converted into plastic using a special recycling process. This is the first time these materials have been meaningfully reused; previously, they could only be thermally recycled. Furthermore, no additional agricultural land is required. The material is dishwasher-safe, food-safe, and fully recyclable.