Our commitment to sustainability
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Circular Economy and Social Project
We work with local suppliers in order to promote the economy of the region. In fact, our cans and boxes are produced nationally. In addition, our oil is produced in the mill of the cooperative L'Olivera. This foundation works with people with disabilities and carries out its activity with the aim of favouring the personal promotion and social integration of this type of individuals, developing assistance, therapeutic and educational tools in an inclusive living and working space.
Production
The guidelines used in the agricultural system of "integrated production" are aligned with the objective of Biosustainability on which the project - De la Lola is based.
Quality systems promote adherence of producers and transparency. - De la Lola seeks commitment and not control based on bureaucracy. We do not believe in the latter when it is imposed unnecessarily, as it increases the cost and discourages small producers who do not have the means to cope with it.
At -De la Lola we follow certain procedures to guarantee the highest quality production.
Firstly, we analyse the products on reception to ensure that they meet our requirements.
Secondly, it is worth mentioning that not all chemicals are equally harmful and do not have the same impact. At -De la Lola we avoid the use of high toxicity and focus on low toxicity pesticides, as moderate use of the latter can improve yields and have a low impact on the environment. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide with long-term adverse effects, is a clear example of what our company refuses to use. By contrast, fertilisers such as nitrogen make higher productivity possible and will be used in reduced doses if, after a reasonable period of time and before harvesting, the vital cycles of plants and animals eliminate them.
Thirdly, one of our objectives is to preserve biodiversity. In order to be respectful of the resources available to us and the environment, drip irrigation systems, sprinkler systems or any other water-saving system will be applied. In addition, we are committed to reducing the use of agricultural land, maximising production densities as far as possible.
Finally, we decided not to use genetically modified seeds and instead use indigenous varieties, as they are adapted to the climate of the growing region. This in turn minimises the use of pesticides and chemicals and is the best way to obtain good yields with the least use of water resources.
Packaging
On the one hand, the metal container is the only one that maintains the oil's properties unalterable, from the moment of packaging until its final consumption.
On the other hand, metal is one of the most efficient materials to recycle, as it can be recycled over and over again without losing quality. In addition, the metal recycling process saves a huge amount of energy compared to production from raw materials, which makes it even more sustainable.
Olive oil cans are therefore the perfect packaging for this product and for the environment.
Logistics
As long as it is done under lower emission concepts, transport enables global trade and prosperity, reducing inequalities around the globe. This is why we think of our logistics as minimising CO2 emissions and therefore reducing our carbon footprint.
At - De la Lola we package our products using the most suitable materials to preserve their quality and recyclability. Consequently, we put cardboard, metal and glass first. Plastic remains the last option.
Unfortunately, every time the product passes through a distributor its price can be increased by 40% to 100%, multiplying the price at source. Global logistics, on which we will focus, allows products to be transported efficiently, avoiding distributors and intermediaries and therefore reducing the final cost.