Ceres | FAQ

What is filler anyway? /// What exactly is filling material?

Filling material is used in parcel shipping to fill cavities to prevent the goods from slipping. In addition, it protects against possible damage during shipping. Filling material is used in packagings to fill cavities, which prevent goods from slipping. Additionally, it serves as a protective layer, avoiding damages during shipping.
Where can I buy your filling material? /// Where to buy your filling material?

We are currently still developing the filling material and are working flat out on series production. As soon as it's available, you'll find out here! Currently, we are still in the developing process of the filling material and are working at full speed on this series production. As soon as it is available, you will be able to find out more information here!
Why do you use straw instead of hay? /// Why to use straw instead of hay?

Hay can also be used as valuable animal feed, while straw is mainly used as animal bedding or in biogas plants. However, there is still a lot of straw left over as a by-product of farming, so we like to use it before it rots or is burned. While hay can be used as animal feed, straw is mainly used as animal bedding or in biogas plants. However, a high percentage of straw remains as a by-product of agriculture, so we would like to use it before it rots away or is burned.
To what extent are you sustainable? /// To what extent are you sustainable?

Our product is made from natural resources and is therefore fully compostable. In addition, our production is powered by renewable energies and the straw is sourced from regional farmers. Our product is made out of natural resources, therefore it being fully compostable. In addition, our production is powered by renewable energy and the straw is purchased from our local farmers.
Packaging chips made from cornstarch are also compostable. Why are you the better alternative? /// Packaging chips made from cornstarch are also compostable. What makes you the better option?

Corn starch packaging chips, as the name suggests, are made from corn. We believe that food should be used rather than food for the sake of social justice. Straw itself is a by-product and has no added value for the food industry. Cornstarch packaging chips are made out of corn. We believe that food should rather be used as nutrition instead of filling material because of basic human rights. Straw is a by-product and has no added value for the food industry.
Doesn't the farmer have to work the straw back into the field? /// Shouldn't the farmer have to put the straw back into the field?

For the field to get the necessary nutrients back, you only need about 30-40% of the straw. In order to get the necessary nutrients back into the field, one only needs about 30-40% of the leftover straw.