New paths for circular value creation

From paper sludge to purpose: Circular production with HONEXT® fiberboards

Honext Material and WEPA have founded a joint venture that accelerates the transformation of the paper industry and sets a new benchmark for circular production in Europe. A new generation of fibreboards is emerging under the strong HONEXT® brand. These boards meet ecological standards while also setting new design and functional benchmarks. 

Turning Challenges into Opportunities

The world is changing: the global population is growing, and with it, the demand for resources. Our current patterns of production and consumption are reaching their natural limits. This calls for new ways of thinking – and new solutions. Two areas of everyday life that affect millions of people offer enormous potential for sustainable transformation are

  • hygiene solutions
  • construction
     

Challenges of hygiene solutions

In the production of recycled hygiene paper, large amounts of fiber residues are generated. These so-called paper sludges are a byproduct of the recycling process when used fibers are reprocessed. In the EU alone, this material adds up to more than 8 million tons per year - a resource that has remained largely untapped.

Challenges of the construction sector

In the construction sector, there is a lack of circular materials, even though demand for living space, sustainable housing and interior design continues to grow.

A new era of industry where economy is circular at it's core.

THE PARTNERSHIP – WEPA x HONEXT GmbH

This is where WEPA and Honext Material team up: A strong partnerships that opens up new paths for circular value creation. The answer lies in the circular economy – a system that uses resources wisely, closes material loops, and creates real value.

By connecting two previously separate industries – hygiene and construction – the collaboration converts industrial fiber residues into high-quality, certified, and circular materials for interior design.

A collaboration that demonstrates...

how diverse challenges can lead to a shared solution with genuine societal value and the potential to actively shape the future of circular value creation in Europe. 

SMART MATERIALS FOR A CIRCULAR FUTURE

HONEXT® fiberboards, made from paper sludge and recycled fibers, embody a fully circular design. They are safe for both people and the environment, and can be recycled at the end of their lifecycle. Engineered to meet high performance standards: 

  • fire-retardant
  • lightweight
  • durable

Production takes place in a state-of-the-art facility in Kriebstein, Germany. This proximity to our mill ensures direct access to raw materials and infrastructure, reduces transport emissions, and creates ideal conditions for resource-efficient manufacturing: A perfect setting for the European market launch of the joint venture's innovative HONEXT® fiberboards.

This innovation is proof that sustainable solutions are possible - and economically viable. It shows how waste can become a valuable resource and represents a new era of industry where circular economy is not just a goal, but a lived reality.

Versatile by nature. Circular by design. HONEXT® boards applications

The HONEXT® boards' versatility makes them ideal for a wide range of interior applications, including wall cladding, acoustic solutions, and sustainable interior design.  

Find out more about HONEXT® product features, applications, production processes and more on the HONEXT® website:

HONEXT®

Would you like to learn more about WEPA and HONEXT®?

Please feel free to contact us.

Wolfgang Köster

wolfgang.koester@wepa.eu