2008-07-28 - HSM supports OroVerde, a trust for tropical forests

For every document shredder sold, HSM GmbH + Co. KG, the Baden-based manufacturer of document shredders, baling presses, disposal systems and compactors, will support OroVerde in reforesting and protecting the tropical forests in Guatemala. OroVerde is a renowned community charity for tropical forests.

HSM stands for quality “Made in Germany” and for durable products, which will not lose their value in the future and which work efficiently today. These principles of sustainability and the sense of responsibility apply not only to HSM machines, but also to the manufacturing process, material selection and use of energy within the company. Due to the commitment in Germany, HSM is embedded in the optimal framework conditions for environmental protection.

HSM’s contribution has allowed OroVerde to set up projects for planting new trees to improve the climate and to directly contribute to protecting the rain forest. This allows customers to indirectly support the preservation of the rain forest – every time they buy a document shredder.

“Thanks to HSM’s support another village can join our project; this is an important step towards the protection of tropical forests in this region”, said Dr. Volkhard Wille, the Head of the OroVerde tropical forest charity. The aim is to add additional villages to the project to achieve the best-possible results. "We would like to thank HSM very much for their dedication and hope that other companies will follow their example", said Dr. Wille.

Further information about the project : www.oroverde.de/projekte/guatemala.html