sustainable

Rubia Natural Colours wants to contribute to the preservation of our planet. The Rubia colouring agents are made from renewable sources. It is a closed cycle because Rubia Natural Colours only works with its own plant varieties, protected by plant breeder’s rights and these plants are cultivated by  the growers under licence. These growers only supply their plants to Rubia Natural Colours. This way, it remains possible to check the process and keep it consistent. The growers of the colouring plants work and live nearby the factory. The result is that transportation is limited.

Rubia Natural Colours has a positive footprint. During the process more CO2 is absorbed than emitted. For 1 kilo extract of colour agent, over 10 kilo of CO2 is absorbed. Rubia Natural Colours produces in an energy-saving way and it uses green energy. Back in nature, the Rubia extracts are fully biodegradable.