News about M-plastics

We would like to keep you informed about what we are doing.

Oldenzaal, May 23, 2024

A new voyage of discovery for M-Plastics

M-Plastics has been working with knowledge institutes and partners for over 5 years to make strides in the development of useful and usable products from home compostable plastics. A very interesting journey, and part of our commitment to improving our company's footprint. Read more

Oldenzaal, June 25, 2021

Retray design from M-Plastics wins prizes!

On June 24, 2021, M-Plastics won the Rethink Award 2021 with Retray, a fully circular and CO2 neutral produced tray for horticulture. Read more

Oldenzaal, June 16, 2021

M-plastics nominated for the Rethink Awards 2021!

With the design of the Retray, M-plastics has been nominated for the Rethink Awards 2021 in the CO2 saving category! Vote now! Read more

Oldenzaal, April 21, 2021

New presentation tray for 12 centimeter pot

M-plastics has developed a new presentation tray for 12 centimeter pots. This new tray fits 10 pots of 12 centimeters and the low outer edge makes your printed or colored pots very visible. Read more

Oldenzaal, February 18, 2021

Reusable trays for every grower

In 2020 we wrote about the reusable trays that M-Plastics developed in close collaboration with nursery Vromans. M-Plastics continues to focus on sustainability and renewed the Cyclos-HTP certificate in the autumn, which means that the trays and packs for annual plants are also Cyclos certified. Read more

Oldenzaal, January 12, 2021

'Growers who work with us do not need to hire a design agency'

M-plastics, located in Oldenzaal, and the associated MPL Horti, is a plastic processing company that develops and supplies both disposable and reusable plastic products for horticulture. Director Paul Schildmeijer: 'We are not in the grower's seat. But we know a lot about growing techniques when it comes to the shape of the trays, stackability, cleaning and the like. ' Read more

Oldenzaal, December 9, 2020

CYCLOS-HTP certificate extended!

We are proud to inform you that our CYCLOS-HTP certificate has been renewed for another year! Read more

Oldenzaal, November 10, 2020

Reusable trays with less potting soil are becoming the standard at Vromans

Last year, nursery Vromans started with reusable 104 and 144 hole trays, developed in collaboration with M-Plastics - a major sustainability project. The next step has been taken this year. The traditional 9-centimeter pots have been completely banned and replaced by one new and reusable tray. Read more

Oldenzaal, June 9, 2020

Project Retray

Development and validation of a generic, reusable tray for the tree and shrub cultivation of recycled plastic. Read more

Oldenzaal, April 23, 2020

Cultivation trays M-plastics on the environmental list

Customers of M-plastics are mostly large growers, who conclude direct contracts with large sellers of plants and cutting products, such as supermarkets and hardware stores. “Because the borders are not closed and the supermarkets in most countries have remained open, many of our customers have been able to continue working,” says company director Paul Schildmeijer. Read more

Oldenzaal, January 29, 2020

M-plastics introduces a new brand for horticulture and CYCLOS-HTP certified trays and packs

For years, M-plastics has been a trusted address for thermoform trays/packs and injection moulded grow trays for sustainable use. Read more

Oldenzaal, November 27, 2019

M-plastics takes over injection molding activities from VKF-kunststoftechniek

In close cooperation, M-plastics has taken over the injection molding activities of VKF-kunststoftechniek. The customers and supplies of the company have moved to Oldenzaal with machines and molds, where the M-plastics team will take care of them. Read more

Oldenzaal, September 20, 2019

Summer is over!

It’s time for a brief update on our company and an invitation to order your plant packs in time for spring. To plan our production adequate and sustainable, it is recommended to put in your order for spring soon. Read more

Oldenzaal, August 13, 2019

M-plastics renews its Cradle to Cradle certification!

Our Cradle to Cradle certification is a handy tool for our customers and an effective tool in a circular business. Read more

Oldenzaal, July 18, 2019

Grey for the U.K.

From the spring of 2020, growers who focus on the English market must pay more attention to which plant packaging their end customers want in the United Kingdom. Read more

Oldenzaal, July 9, 2019

Solar panels installed at M-plastics

This week we have installed a solar field covering almost 5000 M2 with which we produce almost 400,000 kWh per year. This energy is used directly in the department where we produce sustainable breeding and transplanting trays. In this way the footprint of these trays is even lower. Read more

Oldenzaal, June 13, 2019

Fascinating panel discussion on Greentech

M-Plastics was present at the Greentech 2019 in the RAI Amsterdam. The fair is the meeting place for professionals involved in horticultural technology. Read more

Oldenzaal, May 17, 2019

Customized market communication by M-plastics

Market communication is becoming increasingly important. That is why, together with one of our customers, we developed a customized multi-tray for square and round pots. Read more

Oldenzaal, April 26, 2019

"Anti-plastic sentiment is not entirely justified", says Rabobank

We have often seen the social debate on plastic in recent years. More and more consumers are expressing dissatisfaction with plastic on social media and turning against plastic. Is this development a threat to companies that depend on plastic, or is it an opportunity for sustainable innovation? Read more

Oldenzaal, March 12, 2019

Latest labelling for M-plastics lorries

In order to convey our message even better, the trailers of M-plastics have been fitted with new labels. As a specialist for the agriculture and floriculture sector, we are always ready to help our customers throughout Europe and way beyond. Read more

Oldenzaal, January 30, 2019

Interesting developments at IPM

On behalf of M-plastics, Paul Schildmeijer attended the IPM, the leading world fair for the horticulture, at Essen, from the 22nd to the 25th of January. Read more

Oldenzaal, January 11, 2019

M-plastics off to a very good start during the first week of the year!

The first 15 trailers with plastics have already gone out, we are running 24/7 for a number of premium customers, and there are some great new projects planned. Read more

Oldenzaal, December 11, 2018

M-plastics attended European Bioplastics Conference

On 4 and 5 December, Paul Schildmeijer visited Berlin, on behalf of M-plastics, to attend the 13th European Bioplastics Conference, the leading discussion forum for the bioplastics sector in Europe and worldwide. Read more

Oldenzaal, July 11, 2018

M-plastics sustainability-related guarantee for large tree grower from Finland

This week, a large tree grower from Finland received a sustainability-related guarantee certificate from us, because they switched from one-time cultivation trays to the innovative and sustainable M-plastics cultivation trays. These cultivation trays will be used for air pruning of Norwegian spruces. Read more

Oldenzaal, June 8, 2018

Network meeting Benefits of Nature

Benefits of Nature is an organisation that calculates and improves the footprint of companies and their products in international agriculture and horticulture. In addition, they help entrepreneurs with, for instance, choosing more sustainable suppliers and transporters. As an entrepreneur in the horticulture sector, you can join Benefits of Nature as a member if you wish to develop your company in the area of sustainability, collaboration and innovation. Read more

Oldenzaal, April 23, 2018

M-plastics on the way to its customers

Last week, at the request of the World Bank and the agriculture and floriculture advisors of the state of West Bengal, Paul Schildmeijer visited India. The country is facing huge shortages of purified water and is looking for specialised companies who can assist in the storage and purification of water. In the slipstream, making cultivation and growing media more sustainable is now also being considered. Read more

Oldenzaal, April 10, 2018

M-plastics present at the National Plastics Conference

On behalf of M-plastics, last Thursday, Paul Schildmeijer attended the National Plastics Conference in Steenwijk. Read more

Oldenzaal, March 15, 2018

M-plastics present at Circular Minds Conference

On Tuesday 13 March, Paul Schildmeijer attended the Circular Minds Conference at the Technical University of Delft (TU Delft). Since M-plastics has a leading role in the area of innovation and circularity, this was the perfect venue to get into contact with supporters. Read more

Oldenzaal, February 26, 2018

M-plastics switches to sustainable LED lighting

Even after receiving the Cradle to Cradle certification, M-plastics feels the work is far from finished. According to owner Paul Schildmeijer, working on the footprint of the business is a continuous process, which is why last week, the entire production environment was converted to sustainable LED lighting. Read more

Oldenzaal, September 5, 2017

M-plastics obtains first Cradle to Cradle certification in the agriculture and floriculture sector

M-plastics was the first one to obtain a Cradle to Cradle certification in the agriculture and floriculture sector for its thermoformed packaging products. Paul Schildmeijer, managing director of the Dutch plastic packaging company for agriculture and floriculture: "With the Cradle to Cradle certification at Silver level, we have made an important step in the change to making M-plastics more sustainable, while we are already CO2 neutral certified. We want to take the lead in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility and show our customers that the production process of our packaging products is organised in a sustainable and eco-friendly way". Read more

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