Sustainability

What does Pachamama Vans stand for?

 

Pachamama is a central figure in the indigenous traditions of the Andes, particularly in modern-day parts of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Argentina.

The term originates from the Quechua language: "Pacha" means world, earth, cosmos, space, and time depending on the context, while "Mama" means mother.

Pachamama is therefore often translated as "Mother Earth," but its meaning is more comprehensive: she embodies the living connection between nature, fertility, time, cycles, and the balance between humans and the environment.

For many indigenous communities, Pachamama is not an abstract symbolic figure but a living being with whom humans are in relationship. Traditionally, it is believed that she bestows harvests and offers protection, but can also cause natural disasters or crop failures if the balance is disturbed.

To protect our environment and enable future generations to live as healthily as possible, sustainable and resource-saving practices are essential, even when traveling with our campers.

Through various measures, we aim to contribute to:

Green Electricity

Green electricity from Stadtwerke München, 100 percent from renewable, environmentally friendly energy sources.

Details at SWM

Web Hosting

Web hosting with the German eco-web hosting pioneer BIOHOST, server operation with 100 percent green electricity, and data storage in Germany.

More information from BIOHOST

Bank

Bank accounts with the sustainable, socio-ecological GLS Bank. It exclusively finances sustainable companies and projects in Germany.

All information at GLS Bank

Phone

Climate-neutral mobile services from WEtell, the leading provider in terms of sustainability.

All about it at WEtell

Digital Office

Almost paperless administration. For unavoidable exceptions, we use ecologically certified paper.

No paperwork

No printed delivery notes or invoices, and certainly no unnecessary flyers or even catalogs from other companies in the package. We say thank you by email.

Shipping Labels

Instead of printing with ink, we use thermal paper for our shipping labels. The continuous rolls are separated label by label, so there are no unnecessary sections.

Plastic-Free Shipping

Outer packaging made from recycled paper. Recycled paper is used as void fill instead of bubble wrap.

Recycling

Reusing packaging materials. This not only conserves resources but also reduces costs that would otherwise have to be added to shop items.

Kraft Paper Tape

Instead of conventional plastic tape, our packages are sealed with kraft paper. This not only makes your package more secure during transport, but also protects the environment and saves you the hassle of separating materials for disposal.

Letter & Parcel Reception

Letters and shipments to us are transported by DHL with GoGreen Plus. This avoids all greenhouse gas emissions that can be attributed to the shipments.

All details at DHL

Parcel Shipping

Shipping with DHL GoGreen, including international. CO2 emissions generated during transport are offset.

Information from DHL

No Free Returns

Free shipping doesn't exist. Those who offer it pass on the costs in other ways and encourage thoughtless purchases.

Made in Germany

All Pachamama Vans products are produced in Germany and do not travel halfway around the world.

Central location

Located in the heart of Munich, personal collection or direct on-site installation is possible for many customers without a long journey. This reduces packaging waste and transport distances.

Waste Disposal

All waste is, of course, separated and disposed of accordingly, and recyclable materials are collected and taken to the recycling center. The consumer advice center explains how to separate waste correctly.

Information from the consumer advice center

Used Batteries

You can drop off your old batteries with us free of charge - even if you don't buy new ones from us. We will collect them and take them to the local collection point.

Notes on battery disposal at our premises