WKK Cares - our commitment to the world
Under the name "WKK Cares," we have made it our mission to contribute to a variety of charitable initiatives. We not only donate part of our profits, but also run a dedicated recycling program. Interested in learning more about the latter? Simply scroll down this page. Would you like to see all WKK Cares initiatives at a glance? Download our Sustainability Flyer 2024 >.
Support for environmental and social projects - local and worldwide
Charity projects
Every year we support various projects in the following areas:
- Environment, sustainability & protection of species
- Education
- Health promotion
- Disaster relief
- Famine
- General humanitarian aid
At WKK, the decision on which projects and humanitarian initiatives to support is made collectively by all our employees. Below, we would like to briefly highlight some of the projects we are proud to contribute to. Because only together can we protect our planet and make it a better place for all its inhabitants — both people and animals alike.
May - July 2025
Trees for All
In 2025 we launched the campaign Greener Together, an initiative where customers of WKK contribute to planting trees via their orders with WKK. During this campaign we donated over 2700 trees to projects in The Netherlands and in Scotland to help contribute to a better tomorrow.
2023, 2024, 2025
Alpe d'HuZes
WKK has been a proud sponsor of the Alpe d’HuZes event for several years. This initiative, organized by KWF, raises funds to support cancer research and to improve the quality of life of people living with cancer. As part of our contribution, WKK provides the cable ties used to attach the name plates to the bikes of the participants as they cycle up the legendary Alpe d’Huez mountain.
Website: https://www.opgevenisgeenoptie.nl/
January 2023
GIRO555
Turkey and Syria were recently been struck by a devastating earthquake. The impact has been widespread and tens of thousands of people have been killed.
The people are in desperate need of help, which mainly can be done by giving financial support for food, clean water, medicine, tools and material.
Website: https://giro555.nl/
December 2022
Deutsche Krebshilfe
The Deutsche Krebshilfe is continuously committed to cancer research.
They also initiate projects to improve the lives of people with cancer and create awareness of health risks among the population.
WKK supports this project with 50% of the "WKK Cares" budget 2022.
Website: www.krebshilfe.de
January 2022
SOS-Kinderdorf
Giving children a safe home - that is the task of the organization SOS-Kinderdorf.
As a political and denominational independent social organization, SOS-Kinderdorf creates the opportunity to make the world a little bit better.
The SOS-Kinderdorf is one of the major support associations in the global umbrella organization SOS Children's Villages International.
WKK supports this project with 50% of the "WKK Cares" budget 2022.
Website: www.sos-kinderdorf.de
April 2020 & July2022
The Ocean Cleanup
Ambitious project of a young Dutchman.
A kind of funnel moves along the water surface using currents and collects plastic waste floating on the water surface.
WKK supports this project with 50% of the "WKK Cares" budget 2020.
Website: www.theoceancleanup.com
Yearly
Oxfam Novib
Over a period of more than 60 years, the organization has grown into an international movement that advocates for equal rights and equal opportunities.
Together with local partners, Oxfam Novib is working on structural solutions to prevent poverty and inequality in the long term.
WKK has been supporting Oxfam Novib with an annual donation for several years.
Website: https://www.oxfamnovib.nl/
WKK Recycle Program
Contributing to a cleaner future with the WKK Recycling Program
At WKK, we recognize both the growing challenge of environmental pollution and the shortage of raw materials for plastics. Plastics such as polyamide 6.6 are essential in countless applications thanks to their unique properties. However, global plastic production has risen dramatically over the past 70 years—from 1.5 million tons to more than 370 million tons—leading to increasing strain on resources and the environment.
To help address this, WKK not only offers reusable cable ties, which are particularly useful in office environments or for bundling cables that rarely need to be cut, but we have also launched the WKK Recycling Program. Through this initiative, we actively collect used cable ties and send them to a trusted partner for recycling—turning waste into new opportunities.
How it works
- Customers collect their used cable ties.
- Cable ties can be sent to the nearest WKK location or dropped off in person.
- WKK gathers the materials and ensures they are processed responsibly by our recycling partner.
Together, we can reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Questions about the WKK Recycling Program?
Contact our advisors at sales@wkk-europe.com or call +31 (0)13 571 21 71.
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