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.
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
Our RTE Boulder
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!
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
Our Coral Places Sidewinder
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Color / Artwork Name: Mellow Sea
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Color / Artwork Name: Kelp Forest
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Color / Artwork Name: Fiery Reef
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 by Ultimate Guard represent the next generation of TCG accessories! High-quality deck boxes meet collectibilty thanks to limited, one-off print runs, rare chase boxes, and exclusive designs. Squaroes bring the most popular IPs from the world of pop culture directly to your gaming table—and they’re sustainable too! Like our RTE Boulder, Squaroes are produced near Ultimate Guard’s headquarters in the Southern Palatinate and are made from 78% renewable materials.
Made from 78% renewable raw materials
Made in Germany
Packaging made from recycled plastic
Our Squaroes
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