Recycled and Recyclable Packaging Solutions

A: This distinction is vital for accurate marketing claims:

• Recycled (PCR): Means the product packaging is made from old, recycled consumer waste (e.g., your new bottle contains 30% recycled plastic). This reduces the demand for new virgin resources.

• Recyclable: Means the product packaging can be put in the recycling bin after the consumer uses it (e.g., a glass bottle). This reduces waste sent to landfills. We help you integrate both to achieve a true Circular Economy model.

A: PCR plastic (rPET, rHDPE) is highly versatile for bottles, jars, and secondary components. However, there are limitations:

• Aesthetics: PCR plastic often has a slight grey or yellow tint, making perfectly clear packaging difficult. We manage this with Color Matching techniques.

• Pumps/Atomizers: Pumps and fine mist atomizers are complex mechanisms and are currently still primarily made from virgin materials to ensure precise function and leak prevention.

A: We ensure transparency through our Supply Chain Traceability:

1. Vendor Vetting: We partner with certified resin manufacturers who provide Certificates of Origin for the PCR material.

2. Batch Documentation: We provide documentation for your technical file confirming the percentage of PCR used in the final component batch. This is essential for compliance with marketing claims in the EU and US.

A: No. While PCR material requires careful handling, we ensure it meets the same rigorous quality standards as virgin material:

• Purity: The PCR material is highly purified and cleaned before use.

• Compatibility Testing: We perform Compatibility Tests to ensure the recycled material does not react with the fragrance oil, preventing color change or leakage over the product’s shelf life.

A: DfR is a design philosophy focused on making the final product easy for the end consumer to recycle:

• Focus: We advise against mixed materials (e.g., a plastic cap glued to a metal pump).

• Simplicity: We recommend simple labels and adhesives that dissolve easily in the recycling process.

• Goal: To increase the likelihood that your product packaging successfully enters the recycling stream, boosting your brand’s environmental credentials.

A: Yes. We advise on the correct use of international and regional recycling symbols (e.g., the chasing arrows logo with the correct number code, or the European Green Dot requirements), ensuring that your packaging accurately communicates its recyclability status to the consumer, which is a key legal requirement in many markets.