Sustainability 

Ultimate Guard leads the way in sustainability and environmental protection. For you, for us, for the planet. 
 
We have carefully considered our ecological responsibility and woven our commitment to environmental protection into the DNA of Ultimate Guard. This dedication includes using new materials and developing products with a focus on eco-friendliness—without compromising on quality, of course! On this page, you’ll find everything about our sustainable approach and how you can make a positive impact on the planet through our products. 

Return to Earth Boulder

In summer 2021, we pioneered sustainability in the TCG accessories industry with the RTE Boulder 100+. This high-quality, durable deck box is made from 97% fully renewable resources (87% for the RTE Boulder 133+), is recyclable, and is produced entirely using green energy. From design to production, everything takes place in Germany, with key materials sourced from forests in Bavaria and the local Black Forest. No animal-derived materials, plasticizers, or melamine are used in the production of these boxes.


Made from up to 97% renewable raw materials


Made in Germany


FSC-certified grass paper packaging

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By purchasing this deck box, you directly support global reforestation. Since the launch of the RTE Boulder 100+, we’ve partnered with OneTreePlanted to plant four trees every day.

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Questions and answers

The material used for our RTE Boulder is a by-product of paper manufacturing, with the primary raw material being wood from local Black Forest sources. The RTE Boulder is also 100% vegan—no animal products are used during production.

Our RTE Boulder is not biodegradable or compostable under home or industrial conditions. However, it is 100% recyclable when properly disposed of. 

Production of the RTE Boulder takes place exclusively in Germany, specifically in the Southern Palatinate region. From there, all Return to Earth products are distributed to our other locations. Production follows German Fairtrade standards. More information here: Fairtrade Deutschland.

Small variations can occur during processing of the natural materials and do not affect the functionality of the product. Just like nature itself, each RTE Boulder is unique in appearance and composition—making your product a one-of-a-kind addition to your collection!

Coral Places

For the Coral Places Sidewinder, we’ve also broken new ground by creating a sustainable version of our popular Xenoskin surface for the first time. Both versions of the deck box (100+ and 133+) are made from 52% recycled materials. And the commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop there: the Coral Places Sidewinder packaging is entirely plastic-free, using cellulose-based film and 100% recycled paper printed with eco-friendly soy ink.


Made from 52% recycled materials


Completely plastic-free packaging


Packaging printed with eco-friendly soy ink

German Marine Conservation Foundation

With every Coral Places Sidewinder sold, we donate to the German Marine Conservation Foundation (Deutsche Stiftung Meeresschutz). The foundation actively supports and promotes projects worldwide to preserve ocean biodiversity and improve climate protection.

Squaroes: The Edgy Side of Pop Culture

Squaroes von Ultimate Guard sind die nächste Generation der TCG-Accessoires! Hochwertige Deckboxen treffen auf echten Sammelspaß dank limitierter, einmaliger Druckauflagen, seltener Chase-Boxen und exklusiver Designs. Squaroes holen die beliebtesten IPs aus der Popkultur direkt an den Spieltisch – und sind dabei noch nachhaltig! Wie unsere RTE Boulder werden auch Squaroes nahe der Ultimate Guard-Firmenzentrale in der Südpfalz hergestellt und bestehen zu 78 Prozent aus erneuerbaren Materialien.

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Made from 78% renewable raw materials

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Made in Germany

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Packaging made from recycled plastic