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HOW WE MAKE THE WORLD A LITTLE GREENER.
GREEN UP WITH PETER INITIATIVE
From the very beginning, we have been deeply committed to preserving and restoring forests throughout Germany. At the core of the initiative, we create habitats for plants and animals, as well as a place of recreation for humans and make a real contribution to the environment.
“Green up with Peter” encompasses much more than that. We are now actively engaged in several other areas to improve the well-being of both humans and the natural world. We are making progress towards ensuring that all of our products are environmentally friendly, recyclable, and long-lasting, and we have been focusing heavily on protecting bees since 2021.
OUR INITIATIVE HAS A PURPOSE
Doing good things that we’re passionate about.
To offset our CO2 emissions, we manage around 1000 hectares of mixed forest in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is equivalent to approximately 1400 soccer fields, and we also plant around 100,000 new trees every year on these areas.
Trees serve as one of the biggest carbon dioxide storages and play a vital role in protecting our climate!
By planting trees, we are actively combating climate change and contributing to the preservation of our planet’s delicate balance. In addition, we have created habitats for endangered species like otters, beavers, and eagles to thrive.
A BRIEF SUMMARY
- Maintenance of 1000 hectares of own mixed forest (about 1400 soccer fields)
- Planting projects exclusively in Germany
- 100.000 trees planted in 2021 alone (“eat-it-green”-weeks)
- Annual planting
- 600,000 sq. ft. of bee meadow planted in 2021 (eat-that-colorful).
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OUR FOREST
Every day we put all our skills into giving people a good time. That’s why we take responsibility and shape a future we all want to live in. We don’t just talk about sustainability, environmental protection and regionality – we live them and have therefore been reforesting forests in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig Holstein since our foundation.
With Peter plants we fill damaged areas, e.g. by the bark beetle, but also empty areas with new life and thus create habitats for countless plants and a variety of animals, as well as a place for local recreation for people.
Coarse woody debris needs to be shredded for further land preparation and planting – so our area is mulched. In addition to shredding the wood debris, mulching creates a hummus mat that initially protects the soil from evaporation.
Following the mulching is plowed, because the hummus mat is not ideal for proper planting. The plow exposes the mineral soil, which is needed to insert the plant into the soil with a spade or the holeborer. Furthermore, the mineral soil is very important for natural regeneration.
After mulching and plowing, fences are put up to prevent deer from biting back the plants.
In the last step, the plants are grown in the nursery in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and delivered to us to establish a new mixed forest.
The forest of the future is a mixed forest. It consists of various deciduous and coniferous trees. The different tree species complement and protect each other. For example, if novel pests attack a particular tree species, a mixed forest can better handle the threat. If the forest consists of only one tree species (unstable monoculture), it is defenseless in case of an infestation.
In the mixed forest, the crown and root systems also complement each other. This is of great advantage for the water and nutrient supply of the forest. Thus, mixed forest is less susceptible to drought and pests.
In addition, mixed forest is an important habitat for animals and plants – a greater diversity of species is provided with food and shelter.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is characterized by its forest areas. In addition to a large number of plant and fungus species, the forests provide a home for countless animal species in particular. Protecting the habitat of these species is very close to our hearts.
Many of the wild animals living in Central Europe can also be found in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Accordingly, in our forests you can find red deer and fallow deer, but also wild boar, hares, foxes and badgers.
Also a lot of protected animals live in our forest. In addition to the kingfisher, the white-tailed eagle, the black stork and the dipper visibly feel at home in the green biosphere reserve.
With our Peter plants initiative, we ensure that the habitat of many animals is protected for a very long time.
WHAT WE DO GOOD BEYOND THAT.
We are well on our way to ensuring that everything produced for us is environmentally friendly, recyclable and durable. This includes our 100% plastic-free, biodegradable and recyclable burger boxes and straws, our certified sustainable wooden cutlery, and all of our promotional materials. The abundance of regional products with their short delivery routes and our palm oil-free frying fat are also particularly good for the environment.
This is how we make it possible for future generations to have the chance to live in a natural world.
Even more sustainable, even healthier
We rely on the most sustainable form of production: directly from the bed to the plate.
WE USE 100% PLASTIC-FREE, BIODEGRADABLE AND RECYCLABLE BURGER BOXES AND STRAWS, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE WOOD CUTLERY
