uma ALUMA wins the German Design Award 2025

What began as a thirst quencher has become an award-winning writing instrument. The uma ALUMA made by uma Schreibgeräte Ullmann GmbH is the first writing instrument in the world to be made from recycled PET bottles and aluminium beverage cans, and it has received the German Design Award 2025.

At first glance, it may not be obvious that these materials were once used to transport thirst quenchers. Now, they are being used to make writing instruments. The extraction and processing of the rPET material is done in Europe; the material is made from 100% recycled PET bottles and rAL material, which is extracted from 100% recycled aluminium beverage cans. The ClimatePartner-certified production combines cool elegance with coloured accents and offers many communication opportunities that reflect a company’s corporate image by using laser engraving or a promotional imprint.

By pairing the product with the story of certified production processes and a verifiable carbon footprint, uma is taking another step toward sustainable and responsible writing and advertising. More information is available at: www.uma-pen.com/aluma

Picture above: Delighted about the new award (from L to R): Uma’s Managing Directors Jochen, Peter and Alexander Ullmann with the certificate.