Ecological pioneering work in harmony with nature and people
Founded in 1977, SONETT is one of the pioneers of ecological detergents and cleaning agents. From Deggenhausertal, near Lake Constance, the products are sold in more than 40 countries. The company’s understanding of quality is based on anthroposophical spiritual science.
Selection of raw materials used:
All ingredients used are completely biodegradable. All Sonett products are free from enzymes, petrochemical surfactants, synthetic fragrances, colorants and preservatives. Olive oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil and palm oil for our soaps are 100% organically grown. All essential oils are also 100% certified organic.
Dynamized additives:
To support the renaturation of used water, rhythmized substances are added to the detergents and cleaning agents in the Oloid. In production, process water is used, which is swirled in 12 egg-shaped glass vessels.
Certified ecological quality:
The entire range is certified according to the criteria of NCP (Nature Care Product) for Sonett cleaning products and NCS (Natural Cosmetics Standard) for cosmetics. The standard owner is the Gesellschaft für angewandte Wirtschaftsethik, GfaW, in Bad Soden, www.gfaw.eu. NCP and NCS represent the highest standard for ecological detergents and cleaning agents and certified natural cosmetics and fully comply with the consistent product range guidelines of the BNN (Bundesverband Naturkost und Naturwaren). Sonett has also beencertified as a “climate-friendly company” in accordance with the STOP CLIMATE CHANGE StandardCO2 since 2011.
Certified sustainable corporate management:
Since 2015, Sonett has been certified in accordance with the CSE standard (Certified Sustainable Economics) by the Society for Applied Business Ethics. In contrast to product certifications, this seal applies to the entire company. In addition to ecological requirements, the social and ethical orientation of the company is also certified.
Certifications:
The award for test winner in ÖKO-TEST 2019 is particularly noteworthy. With a score of 1.8 and a rating of “good” and as the only product with very good ingredients, the Sonett laundry detergent concentrate came top of 26 products, including 4 from organic stores.
We are also particularly proud to have received the reddot design award 2012 for “contemporary and smart design that sets trends”.
Non-profit ownership:
We do not see company capital as a private matter, but as a common good. That is why we have transferred the shares in Sonett to a foundation. The The non-profit Sonett Foundation promotes water research, the development of alternative test methods to animal testing, research into the powers of the image and other ecological, cultural and artistic initiatives in the spirit of anthroposophy.
This step has also freed the entire Sonett company from inheritance and saleability and prepared the ground for future company succession in the best possible way. This is now no longer dependent on family affiliation or financial strength, but can be taken freely from the personal competence and spirit of Sonett, in the spirit of our motto:
SONETT – washing and cleaning agents that respect water as the carrier of all living things.
