Properly disposing of packaging
We want to not only package our shoes responsibly, but also help you dispose of the packaging materials correctly.
To ensure that materials can be directed to the appropriate recycling or disposal process wherever possible, we have compiled an overview of our key packaging materials and their respective disposal methods.
How to dispose of our packaging correctly
Depending on the material, our packaging belongs in different collection systems. The overview below shows the individual packaging components and the appropriate disposal method for each.
| Packaging | Material | Disposal | Identification number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box / Shoebox | Cardboard | Wastepaper collection | 92 00001 92 00002 92 00003 92 00004 92 00015 92 00006 92 00008 92 00009 92 00010 92 00011 92 00013 92 00014 92 00005 92 00007 92 00012 92 00019 92 00020 92 00021 92 00023 92 00025 92 00026 92 00027 92 00030 92 00031 92 00032 92 00033 92 00050 92 00051 92 00043 92 04050 92 04055 92 04051 92 04052 92 04060 92 04060 V VP 06510 |
| Box / E-Commerce | Corrugated cardboard | Wastepaper collection | V VP 06000 V VP 06100 V VP 06010 V VP 06001 V VP 06101 V VP 06011 V VP 06002 V VP 06102 V VP 06012 V VP 06003 V VP 06103 V VP 06013 V VP 06004 V VP 06104 V VP 06014 |
| Box / Outer carton | Corrugated cardboard | Wastepaper collection | V VP 04000 V VP 04001 V VP 04007 V VP 04003 V VP 04004 V VP 04005 V VP 04010 V VP 04009 V VP 00082 V VP 00081 V VP 00040 V VP 00043 V VP 00041 V VP 00042 V VP 00025 V VP 00055 V VP 00044 V VP 00045 V VP 00046 V VP 00054 V VP 00047 V VP 00070 V VP 00050 V VP 00053 V VP 00066 V VP 00051 V VP 00052 V VP 00064 |
| Cardboard hangtag | Cardboard | Wastepaper collection | N.N. |
| Paper hangtag | Paper | Wastepaper collection | 62 10001 62 10002 62 10005 62 20005 62 20009 62 10013 |
| Hangtag | Plastic | Plastic collection | 62 00050 62 20023 |
| Drawstring bag | Plastic | Plastic collection | V BM 00116 V BM 00117 V BM 00118 V BM 00122 V BM 00124 |
| Adhesive tape | Plastic | Plastic collection | V VP 00153 V VP 00154 V VP 00158 |
| Plastic hanger | Plastic | Plastic collection | N.N. |
| Shoe tensioner | Plastic | Plastic collection | 54 00001 54 00002 54 00003 54 00005 54 00006 |
| Shoe sticks | Plastic | Plastic collection | V VM 00401 V VM 00410 V VM 00411 V VM 00402 V VM 00403 |
| Textile lace | Textile | General waste | N.N. |
| Shoe form | Paper | Wastepaper collection | 54 04000 54 04001 54 04002 54 04003 |
| Paper bag | Paper | Wastepaper collection | N.N. |
| Shoe pictogram | Plastic | Plastic collection | V HS 00464 |
| Front labels | Paper / adhesive | General waste | V HS 00492 V HS 00486 V HS 00498 V HS 00487 V HS 20492 V HS 20480 V HS 00478 V HS 04002 V HS 04001 V HS 00495 V HS 00477 V HS 20479 V HS 20477 V HS 00485 V HS 00475 |
| Price labels (VHS labels) | Paper / adhesive | General waste | V HS 00500 |
| Tissue paper | Paper | Wastepaper collection | V VP 00113 V VP 00112 |
| Non-woven bag | Plastic / non-woven material | General waste | 54 01000 54 01001 54 01002 |
| Fabric bag | Textile | To be confirmed | N.N. |
| Machine stretch film | Plastic | Plastic collection | V VP 00021 |
| Hangtag AKTIV | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | 62 20022 |
| Quality insert | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | N.N. |
| Instructions for use | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | 62 10024 |
Our packaging in focus
We regularly review our packaging with regard to material use, packaging size and recyclability, while taking applicable legal requirements into account.
We aim to use packaging according to its intended purpose and avoid unnecessary use of materials wherever possible. At the same time, we continuously develop and improve our packaging solutions.
European packaging requirements
The European Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste – the so-called Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – introduces new requirements for packaging across Europe.
The regulation covers, among other things, the design and composition of packaging, its recyclability and labelling, as well as the handling of packaging waste. The individual requirements will come into effect gradually at different points in time.
We are also taking these requirements into account and continuously developing our packaging solutions accordingly.
Transparency about our packaging
The information on this page provides an overview of the packaging materials used by HÖGL and their respective disposal methods.
As materials, packaging and legal requirements may change, we regularly update this information.
Please note that disposal requirements may vary depending on the country and region. If in doubt, please refer to your local collection and waste disposal systems.
Triman Labelling for France
For our customers in France, our products and packaging are provided with the appropriate Triman labelling and corresponding sorting instructions. The labelling helps consumers sort the individual components correctly after use and ensure that they are directed to the appropriate disposal or recycling process.
Last updated: September 2026