Need help finding a true, "good" packaging supplier
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- Supply chain,
- Personal care
mpicoli
Is there a company out there providing good quality, good-priced post-consumer plastic packaging that applies human and environmental responsibility to it's entire business? I need packaging for a skincare line, and am having a really hard time feeling good about supporting any of the companies I am finding. I would appreciate any help. I am particularly looking for 12-16 oz, flip top, opaque brown/amber round or oval shampoo type container, Flip top, plastic tube and a beautiful 12-16oz glass bottle with cork or flip top cap.
Thank you!
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Need help finding a true, "good" packaging supplier
Thomas Oris
From a procurement point of view, related to sourcing, their are some questions you need to ask:
1. Volumes?
2. Manufacturing location?
3. Budget?
4. Resins to be accepted?
1. Volumes - obviously, the larger your volume the more leverage you will have related to obtaining what you want. I would recommend leveraging your full category accordingly to maximize your chances for success.
2. Locations - if you find a supplier, but they are located 3,000 miles away, you could be improving in one area of sustainability while stepping backward in another (CO2 emissions).
3. Budget - in some cases, you could be looking at a premium to obtain Post Consumer Resin (PCR). The sad fact is that the infrastructure simply isn't there to a large extent, and reclaiming, reshipping materials is not necessarily cost advantageous. Additionally, some manufacturers of resin could see additional costs in their operations related to the use of PCR (depends on the manufacturer).
4. Resins: In your packaging you reference several components, and therefore multiple resins that could/would be used:
a. PP - very challenging to find PCR for PP packaging. This could apply to caps and possibly bottles.
b. HDPE - opportunity exists, but you could see some packaging integrity issues as you increase the PCR levels. You will want to work with your suppliers to understand this better. Also, if you are seeking a level of clarity, this may be challenging.
c. PET - opportunity exists here as well. Some of mentioned that as you increase the PCR content, a yellow tint may become visible. I do know improvements on clarity are continuing and a few have just about perfected high PCR with great clarity.
Again, as I mentioned earlier, just be aware of all aspects of sustainable benefits. These include but are not limited to; reducing packaging weight, using post consumer materials, reducing transportation of materials, using packaging that allows for maximizing square footage, etc...
responsible and credible packaging supplier
Dave Clark...There are several packaging suppliers with credible, documented environmental and social responsibility programs that should be able to meet your needs. It's difficult to say a lot more without knowing more about your company's objectives - environmental issues regarding packaging can involve energy use, transportation weights and distances, recyclability and recycled content, carbon footprint, etc. A reputable package supplier should be able to explain these impacts of their packages.
A good start may be to look at other brands you admire and see what type of packaging they use. For example, Amcor PET Packaging produces PET bottles with up to 100% post-consumer recycled content for several brands that are recognized for their environmental and social awareness.
List of PCR blow molders
Stephanie Baker
Thank you for your question and interest in using a post-consumer resin package. The following is a list of blow molders who have experience using HDPE PCR with great success for applications such as described:
ALPLA
Consolidated Container
Lee Container
Madras Packaging
Matrix Packaging
M&H Plastics
Mergon Plastics
Monarch Plastics
Nova Pak
Plastic Container Corporation
Pretium Packaging
Silgan Plastics
Zoto International
Good Luck!
Thank You!
mpicoli
Thank you for your time and knowledge! There is a lot to learn, and of course, the more you know, the more you know. This is a great spot to move from.
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