SUSTAINABILITY, HAND IN HAND: FRIENDS OF HALM!

Sustainability currently holds a higher value than ever before. It is becoming increasingly important and urgent to integrate environmental awareness into one's own life in order to counteract climate change. It starts in the everyday life of each individual and carries weight especially when we all do something for it.

Nowadays, it is possible to act sustainably in various areas of life. But this doesn't always have to involve sacrifice! We present to you more cool, sustainable companies before, with which also you integrate more sustainability into your everyday life and at the same time Have funcan!

Noble spirits with Berlin character

Berliner Arsonists has committed itself to the development and production of particularly noble spirits with a distinctive Berlin character. Many ingredients for the Berlin Dry Gin, Berlin "No Gin" , Berlin Vodka and premium grain brandy come from Berlin and the surrounding area. They are 7 times filtered and each bottle is filled by hand. The high quality and unique taste characterize the spirits from Berliner Brandstifter.

The native Berliner Vincent Honrodt has been continuing a family tradition since 2009, which originated at the beginning of the 20th century. Back then, theGreat-grandfather Spiritsfromregional and high-quality ingredientsfor friends and family.

All Berliner Brandstifter spirits are vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, and without the addition of colorings and preservatives. They are produced in small editions and hand-checked and numbered for quality assurance.

National and international excellent for taste and design, the Berlin Dry Gin is an exceptionally smooth, floral, and fresh gin. Its distinctive character is rounded off by elderflowers, mallow blossoms, woodruff, and fresh cucumbers. Since HALM a big fan of the Berlin Dry Gin and its alcohol-free alternative is, we have together with Berliner Arsonists a very special and sustainable gift set,consisting of a0.7l Bottle Berlin Dry Gin and six drinking straws made of glass, created.

The first cocktail with ice in the bottle!

kukki Cocktails are a unique beverage, in which Ice in cylindrical form is already included . The kukki Cocktails contain no flavor enhancers and artificial colorings or preservatives . In addition, they are lactose- and gluten-free .

kukkis can be in anyStored in a deep freezer (-18°C) will be and are at least 12 months shelf-stable. Seven incredibly delicious cocktails await you: Mojito, El Presidente, Sex on the Beach, Wild Passion Fruit, Pink Grapefruit, Red Berry, and Colada.

The frozen kukki cocktails only need to be briefly thawed. Afterwards, they should be shaken vigorously to mix the alcohol back with the juices. After shaking, one more HALM Glass straw for bottles Just pour it in and you can serve an ice-cold cocktail!

The kukki team is very proud of the development of the kukki cocktails. From the parental farm workshop to such a large scale. A lot of passion, sweat, perhaps the occasional tear, discarded plans, and successful implementations are behind their production machines. The Berlin Goerzwerk is their home and the origin of the delivery. Fresh ingredients like berries, peppermint leaves, or cucumber pieces are added by hand.

Since they want to enjoy kukki Cocktails with a clear conscience, they have chosen the paperfloc shipping systems. Paperfloc are innovative Insulated packaging made from 100% recyclable materials consist. Paperfloc is a sustainable insulating packaging made from recycled waste paper, where the insulating layer is made of Cellulose fibers consists.

Try the delicious kukki cocktails!#enjoydewshaking

Flying Bar Crew – Premium Cocktails & Catering

TheFlying Bar Crew was founded in 2014 by Ashley Wick. With this, he turned his passion into a profession and has been offering cocktail catering at the highest level ever since. With his classic and original cocktails Ashley and his team refine every event. The Flying Bar Crew stands for flair, elegance, and passion. Their clientele includes internationally renowned companies and brands. At Alsterhaus, they pamper the discerning customers, and at the opening of the film festival, the stars toast with their drinks.

Since events were no longer possible due to the Corona pandemic, the Flying Bar Crew in Hamburg quickly created aDelivery service for freshly mixed cocktails initiated. In addition, were Cocktail packages for private and business customers created, which have since been shipped to cocktail lovers all over Europe. Many companies use the packages to host a virtual team event in combination with a digital live workshop. True to the motto: Enjoyment connects – even during current contact restrictions.

As passionate followers of classic bar culture, they rely on original cocktail creations that truly deserve their name. They use exclusivelyhigh-quality spirits, subtly elegant garnishes, and crystal-clear ice spheres. With culinary creativity and craftsmanship, they create unique drinks that delight even the most refined palates. With their events and cocktail packages, the Flying Bar Crew celebrates bar culture at the highest level.

"We are very happy to have gained HALM as a partner. The sustainable glass drinking straws fit perfectly with our philosophy and are enthusiastically received by our customers. Increased environmental awareness is also clearly noticeable in cocktail catering. Since we have always acted in a resource-saving manner, this poses no challenge for us. Thanks to HALM, we were finally able to banish one of the last environmental offenders—plastic straws—from our range.

(Ashley Wick, founder and head of the Flying Bar Crew)

Culinary moments of pleasure & fascinating moments

The proud founder ofLe Carrousel, Fabian Erdmann, has been deeply involved in the since childhoodEvent Cateringrooted. Even as a little tyke, he enthusiastically tasted his way through a variety of kitchen specialties.
Time is the most valuable resource in our modern society. Le Carrousel gives its customers exactly that: valuable hours in which they can prepare for their role as hosts undisturbed or devote themselves to their daily tasks. In the background, Le Carrousel takes over the Overall event planning . From Corporate Events & Corporate Concierge via Weddings & Wedding concierge, private cocktail classes, sustainable catering and much more. Le Carrousel combines culinary delights with captivating moments.

Aresource-efficient handling The planet shines through in all of Le Carrousel's services. They view sustainability as a holistic concept. All aspects of the value chain are included. They prefer to work with Partners from the region , pay attention to short delivery routes and species-appropriate animal husbandry. They source fruits and vegetables pesticide-free whenever possible, seasonal, and regional.

Since Le Carrousel cares deeply about the environment, they are also a major Fan of our HALM glass drinking straws .

The images of plastic waste in the oceans are circulating around the world. Le Carrousel aims to contribute to preventing exactly that with every event. At Le Carrousel, there is only HALM left!

Inspiration for your home

Westwing was founded in 2011 by Delia Lachance - so 2021 is an important birthday year! Before that, Delia was an editor at ELLE and ELLE Decoration. At that time, she was often desperately searching for inspiring and appealing online shops with reasonable prices. That is exactly what she made Westwing. The concept includes a club with changing sales and an online shop operating under the name WestwingNow is well known. Inspiration is, of course, a top priority for both.

„Westwing is a shoppable magazine with the aim to inspire you every day to make your home more beautiful.” - Delia Lachance (née Fischer), Westwing Founder & Chief Creative Officer

Since not only our apartment but also the Earth on which we live is our home, Westwing cares deeply about its well-being. As we all know, this requires more Sustainability in all areas of everyday life necessary. Westwing is therefore currently and has been focusing on this topic for some time and is continuously working to become more sustainable.

From mindful sourcing and production to sustainable merchandising – their ecological footprint and that of their business partners should always become smaller. Even now, they increasingly rely on sustainable materials (linen, but also mango wood as a rapidly renewable resource). When shipping the products, they rely on 100% recyclable cardboard boxes. Some of them include recycled paper as filling material. And of course, Westwing also cares about reporting on sustainable products and companies – such as HALM. In their Club Sales, these are marked with the "We Care" label. Sustainability is also featured on their inspiration pages. The development towards more sustainability“is in full swing – stay tuned.

Unique and sustainable drinks (SPREE GIN)

Gabriel Grote and his partner Henning Birkenhake founded in 2010 in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg the Grote & Co. Spirits ManufactoryFounded. They not only produce the family recipe Pijökel 55 but are also always on the lookout for new exciting drinks and recipes. The latest developments are the mild BRLN Williams Honey and the fresh Spree Gin.

Spree Ginis Berlin's first organic gin with realSpreewald cucumbers and a liquid love letter to the city of Berlin. Demeter Spreewald cucumbers from the Pretschen estate and selected botanicals such as lavender blossoms, bitter orange peels, and licorice roots give the gin its fine, balanced, and fresh taste. HALM is also a big fan of Spree Gin!

The products consist of 100% made from high-quality organic raw materials and are vegan, lactose- and gluten-free. The Grote & Co. Spirits Manufactory designs innovative, unique recipes and uses only the finest ingredients. These are carefully and sustainably processed by hand. Social commitment is very important to them. With strong initiatives, they take care of our environment. They also regularly participate in international competitions, with their products having been awarded multiple times.

Environmentally Friendly Enjoyment with Style

The team of the Munich start-upFLSK manages to transform ordinary everyday products into innovative, design-oriented favorite brands. With their products made of high-quality stainless steel it is very easy to integrate sustainability into everyday life. The FLSK Drinking Bottle and the muki Snackpot are durableAlternatives to Plastic ProductsThey look elegant and are highly functional – creating genuine moments of enjoyment.

Both as a company and as individuals, the FLSK team sees it as a privilege to find and implement more sustainable solutions in many areas of everyday life. They see it as their responsibility to seize these opportunities and to take as many people as possible along on this journey.

The environment is close to FLSK's heart because it is nothing less than our basis for life, the home of billions of people and animals that they want to protect and preserve. For FLSK, sustainability is the constant pursuit of the best possible ecological and social outcomes. The path to this is by no means straightforward but is characterized by open exchange of opinions and critical self-reflection. Free, Authentic, Out of Conviction - These are the signposts from FLSK.

"Sustainability is not a state that we achieve and can then check off the list. We are an agile company and want to continuously improve. We welcome open dialogue on this topic, because through constant questioning and optimization, we move step by step towards sustainability."
(Amelie Mair, Head of Marketing & International Strategy)

Those who choose FLSK choose environmentally friendly enjoyment, admiring glances, and incomparable moments.

0% alcohol, 100% taste, and 200% bite

GIMBER –the alcohol-free ginger mix with a bite!

From the garage out into the world - As a freak for contemporary art and producer of animated series, Dimitris's weekly schedule was packed. He dreaded attending another event where bad wine or sugary soft drinks were served.

That’s when Dimitri set out to find a healthier alternative that tastes great and doesn’t cause headaches. Since he couldn’t find one, he created it himself. He tried all kinds of combinations and ingredients. Until one day in November 2017, all these ingredients came together to form a wonderful blend.

„I felt like Willy Wonka, just without the crazy kids.”
(Dimitri, founder of GIMBER)

True greatness through inner values - Today, GIMBER is a super popular alcohol-free lifestyle drink with a real kick in BeNeLux, France, England, and Germany. Probably the most versatile organic beverage, it’s an absolute energy booster—packed with premium ginger, lemons, herbs, and spices, impressing on every level. Yes, it’s the revolution of alcohol-free drinks: incomparable to anything else, yet ahead in every way. The ginger concentrate is extremely versatile: enjoy it neat, with soda/mineral water, hot water, in mocktails/cocktails, or as a fine ingredient for cooking. The absolute classic is very refreshing and easy to make: mix 30 ml GIMBER with 200 ml sparkling water and top with a garnish of your choice—turning water into gold has never been easier.

The secret behind the explosion of flavor? The inner values of GIMBER. It is well known that ginger is considered a medicinal plant. Less known is that the spicy-hot power root – especially thanks to the contained gingerol – is health-promoting. Ginger has anti-inflammatory effects, can lower cholesterol levels, and relieve nausea as well as joint pain. This makes GIMBER as a drink an absolute immune and metabolism booster. The vision of the start-up: the realization of a healthy lifestyle full of energy and joy of life in a better world. True to the motto: DARE LIFE, DRINK GIMBER.

Sustainable beauty alternatives with exciting fragrance compositions

puremetics is a sustainable startup from Hanover. They lovingly create green beauty alternativesher, from the ingredients, through the packaging, to the shipping100% plastic-free, vegan, and cruelty-freeare. They reinterpret sustainable cosmetics. Their products are reduced to the essentials without being boring. "Green cosmetics" have unfortunately been implemented quite unspectacularly so far. puremetics stands out with modern design and excitingFragrance Compositionscurious and convinced with first-class ingredients.

It is time to take action. Every year, tons of plastic from the cosmetics industry end up in the oceans. puremetics wants to solve the plastic and toxin problem of the cosmetics industry with their sustainable products to offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy high-quality cosmetics while doing good for the environment at the same time. More and more people are choosing to live more consciously and mindfully. puremetics accompanies and inspires them on this journey. puremetics offers high-quality and exciting beauty alternatives that their customers can enjoy without having to change beloved rituals and habits.

It is not enough for them to simply avoid introducing new plastic into circulation with their products. In addition, they collect for every incoming order 1 kg plastic waste from coastal regions, so that it does not end up in the oceans.
Puremetics is for everyone who doesn't want to choose between world saver and beauty junkie.

That was just a small selection of our great cooperation partner . There are so many more! HALM stands for Sustainability, durability, quality, circularity, safety, and fairness .

If you share the same values and would like to enter into a partnership with HALM, contact usgladly by e-mail:marketing@halm.co . Tell us about your sustainable ideas and concepts.

Let us fight together for a sustainable future!

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