Raan
corporate group
As an internationally active and owner-operated group of companies, our subsidiaries stand up for a functioning and modern circular economy in a variety of different areas. In a familiar working atmosphere, we collaborate in transnational teams towards our vision of sustainably closing material cycles to conserve natural and limited resources. The company group includes among others the Reclay Group, a worldwide operating service provider in the areas of recycling and environmental and waste disposal management. RecycleMe GmbH is another member and provides international consultancy in the fields of packaging circularity and extended producer responsibility. The Raan Group also includes BUTT Media GmbH, an agency for sustainable eco-design, and SynoptiCons, which specialises in the development of digital solutions in the field of circular economy. Under the brand name Frieda & August, the group has also opened its own online shop for delicacies, wines and spirits.
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Reclay Group
The Reclay Group is a globally aligned service provider in the field of extended producer responsibility and individual strategies for closing material cycles. The team of experts covers the entire value chain in recycling and materials management and develops precise solutions which enable their customers to achieve their environmental goals. As an operator of take-back systems at several locations worldwide, the Reclay fulfils mandatory participation both responsibly and in full. Activate by Reclay also offers manufacturers and distributors of small quantities a legally secure solution.
Recycle Me
RecycleMe GmbH is an international consultancy in the field of circular economy, which focuses among other things on sustainable packaging management and circular economy market developments. The RecycleMe team combines many years of expertise with innovative and digital solutions. This is how renowned customers from different industries are supported and advised in optimising the circularity of their packaging and in fulfilling international commitments around extended producer responsibility. RecycleMe also operates RecycleMich, which is an app that incentivizes its users to properly dispose their packaging.

BUTT Media
As a sustainable eco-design agency, BUTT Media GmbH is part of the Raan Group. The creative team from Hamburg conceptualises visual communication strategies and implements them together with partners and clients from the fields of recycling, materials technology, and environmental management. BUTT Media focuses on sustainable production and service by developing high-quality designs with creative and courageous motives.

SynoptiCons
SynoptiCons realises innovative concepts for the digital transformation of circular economy. The team develops solutions – such as mobile apps, online platforms, or data interfaces for international clients – with industry experience and technological expertise. The experts accompany the projects from planning to implementation and continuous optimisation with the aim of acting in a valuable way in the long term.


Frieda und August
Frieda & August Wine Concept GmbH is an online shop for delicacies, wines and spirits that belongs to the Raan GmbH group of companies. “Frieda & August” offers a unique shopping and enjoyment experience by providing an exclusive selection of delicatessen, wines and decorative items. Thereby the product portfolio ranges from white and red wines to non-alcoholic gin and organically produced gourmet sauces.