Make Your Plastic Packaging Eco Friendly
We all know that the world is changing, and it's time for us to make a change as well. According to Toluna, a consumer intelligence provider, 37% of consumers are seeking out and willing to pay up to 5% more for environmentally friendly products.
We are becoming more aware of environmental issues and how they affect us and our future generations. One way to be more eco-friendly starts with how we package our products; by switching packaging and containers to more eco-friendly ones.
When looking for eco-friendly packaging or containers, it is important to consider the total life cycle of products. Customers want eco-friendly packaging that doesn’t sacrifice quality or performance. In this blog post, we’ll review the importance of eco-friendly packaging and what makes a product ecological.
Features of Eco-Friendly Containers
Dynamic eco-friendly containers can be made from recycled materials that help in reducing the usage of virgin resin at the beginning of life of the package. This lowers carbon emissions and carbon footprints. But also look for containers that solve for the end of life of the container as well. These are packages that are not only recyclable but also offer additional environmental reduction impacts like biodegradability.
There are many options for packaging such as glass, aluminum, paper and plastic. All of these options can have these benefits to solve for the circular economy for packaging. There are pros and cons to each packaging material. For the purpose of this article we will focus on plastic.
Plastic is a unique packaging material, it has properties that reduce breakage during transit, has high compatibility with different formulations and can be lightweight which makes it cost efficient. This is why we have focused our propel-repel line of containers in polypropylene.
They are designed and manufactured in various stock and custom container styles and sizes. They range in size from 0.05oz up to 3.0oz capacity.
Our propel-repel containers have unique features that can help your sustainability efforts. This includes:
● Durability: Our containers can be made of high-quality recycled materials (Post Consumer Recycled, PCR or Post Industrial Recycled PIR) that functions just like virgin resin, making them durable. They can manage the rigors of opening and closing high use products like lip balms, ensuring that your products are safe.
● Safety: These containers are made of FDA approved and are BPA-free, ensuring that you and your customers are safe from harmful chemicals.
● Flexibility: This container is made of a variety of materials and recycled options. We offer PCR, PIR or a Bio-Resin that is made of wheat starch.
● Customization: These containers can be decorated with your choice of artwork. We can source biodegradable labeling as well to ensure your brand is properly displayed while also being environmentally friendly.
Uses of Eco-Friendly Containers for Cosmetics
Eco Smart® by Federal Package® is an earth-conscience sustainability solution for the global personal care market that is fully FDA compliant and made in the USA. The containers are made with a proprietary organic additive that helps the plastic start to break down in days, not decades, when disposed in a biologically active landfill.
They have the same physical properties and strength providing the same form, fit, function, design, or color options. These attributes will last until the product is discarded into a biologically active landfill. Our containers can be made with PCR, PIR or Bio-Resins. They are fully recyclable, but when they are tossed into a biologically active landfill they also break down, unlike normal plastics.
Here are some of the uses of eco-friendly containers:
● Packaging for lip balm: We offer 12 different varieties of lip balm containers. We have unique features like micro sticks in flat and slant tip as well as lip stick style and mini versions.
● Packaging for deodorant: We have three options of deodorant containers. We have a traditional oval-oblong 2.65 ounce as well as two mini versions.
● Packaging for sunscreen: We offer a selection of five different containers for sunscreen sticks in both oblong-oval and round formats ranging from 0.25 to .50 ounces.
● Packaging for jars and tubes: We source tubes and jars in a variety of sizes and styles. We partner with companies to provide our Eco Smart technology across a full range of packaging options.
Benefits of Using an Eco-Friendly Container
Our eco-friendly packaging is safe for people, the environment and is produced using renewable resources. This makes it a more sustainable choice than traditional virgin based plastic resin materials. When you choose to add in our Eco Smart technology you are enhancing your environmental impact even more.
Eco Smart containers are designed to biodegrade in less than 10 years, reducing their environmental impact even further. When you use this type of container, you can feel good about doing your part for the environment.
There are many benefits of eco-friendly containers. Some of the key features include:
● Renewable resource: The materials used to make eco-friendly containers are made from renewable resources, which means that they are kinder to the environment compared to traditional materials.
● Biodegradable: The materials used to make our Eco Smart eco-friendly containers are designed to be biodegradable, meaning they will break down easily in biologically active environments. This reduces their environmental impact even further.
● Allergen and toxin-free: Non-toxic materials are used to manufacture these containers. They are made without chemical additives or glue, so they are safe for use around humans and animals.
● Enhances your brand's image: When you choose eco-friendly packaging, you are sending a message to your customers that you care about the environment. This can enhance your brand's image and help you stand out from the competition.
● Reliably safe for humans and the environment: All materials used in eco-friendly packaging are reliably safe for both humans and the environment. You can be sure that using these containers will not harm you or the planet.
● Reduce the use of fossil fuels as a feedstock: The manufacture of eco-friendly containers reduces the need for using virgin based fossil fuels as raw material, so they reduce impact on climate change.
Conclusion
Green packaging is the way of the future. Sustainable materials are becoming more and more common in marketing campaigns across industries. According to a GreenPrint survey 78% of people are more likely to purchase a product that is clearly labeled as environmentally friendly. Customers have come to expect some level of sustainable or environmental commitment from brands. Eco-friendly containers are viewed more positively by customers due to your commitment to sustainability; this will also help you set yourself apart from competitors while being environmentally conscious at the same time.
We offer a variety of options that will help you create packaging that is sustainable, stylish, and appealing to customers, such as private label lip balm, private label natural deodorant, and much more. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible solutions to focus on your business while we take care of eco-friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that will meet all of your business needs. To learn more about how Federal Package can help make your brand stand out from the rest, visit our site today!