BARLOG Plastics wins third prize in the “Going Circular” competition organised by the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce with its innovative Eco-Calculator

Overath, 27 May 2024 BARLOG Plastics GmbH from Overath has won third prize in this year’s “Going Circular” competition organised by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The company impressed the jury with its innovative Eco-Calculator and secured a place on the winners’ podium.

This is the fourth time that the “Going Circular” competition organised by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce has recognised companies that stand out for their innovative projects and initiatives in the field of the circular economy and sustainability, thereby demonstrating the way forward for sustainable business. The Eco-Calculator from BARLOG Plastics is a particularly outstanding example of such commitment. The tool enables companies to determine the product carbon footprint of their components and obtain starting points for reducing the PCF. “We are very proud of this award,” says Peter Barlog, Managing Partner of BARLOG Plastics GmbH. “With the Eco-Calculator, we have succeeded in creating a tool that helps companies to determine and minimise the product carbon footprint of their components.”

Simple handling for determining the CO₂ footprint

The Eco-Calculator is characterised by its user-friendliness. By entering just a few parameters, companies receive detailed information about their carbon footprint within seconds. This early estimation of the product carbon footprint helps them in product development and provides clues for more sustainable component design. Thanks to the Eco-Calculator, companies can optimise their individual components and make them more sustainable in order to contribute to environmental protection.

Praise from the jury

The competition jury particularly emphasised that the Eco-Calculator makes a significant contribution to promoting sustainability in plastic components. “Our approach shows how technological innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand,” said Peter Barlog. “The Eco-Calculator offers a practical solution to a pressing problem of our time. Dealing openly with the topic of sustainability is fun and opens up new business opportunities if you approach the topic proactively and don’t see it as an additional burden that comes onto your own company,” he adds.

By winning third place in the “Going Circular” competition, BARLOG Plastics has once again underlined its commitment and its position as an innovation leader in the industry. The company remains true to its mission of developing sustainable solutions for the challenges of modern plastics production and shows that they care about the future of our planet.