6. NO HARMFUL PLASTICS Traditional packaging methods and materials contribute to global warming and other environmental issues. Using eco-friendly packaging allows you to reduce the amount of plastic that you use. Using non-sustainable petrochemical resources which are a part of all traditional plastics requires a lot of energy. Petrochemical products usually tend to litter public places and have been linked with health problems when used with food.

7. REDUCE SHIPPING COSTS Reducing your shipping costs reduces the amount of raw materials that are used to package the products and less packing materials leads to less effort being expended.

8. CAN HELP SAVE MONEY Paper shredders are a great way to properly discard of any waste packaging, making it easier for the packaging to bio-degrade much faster. Industrial shredders are a great option if you are looking to shred high volumes of your waste packaging fast.

9. EXPANDS YOUR CUSTOMER BASE The demand for sustainable eco-friendly products grows everyday according to several global studies. All adults who were born after 1990 prefer to go eco-friendly and sustainability when it comes to making their buying decisions. Going green will attract more customers that will keep on returning depending on your attitude to the environment.

10. IT CAN BE REDUCED, REUSED AND RECYCLED SUSTAINABLY Most of the materials can be categorized in the 3 basic R’s of sustainability.

Reduce: This focuses on using thinner and tougher materials which can do the same job with fewer materials.

Reuse: There are a lot more products available that encourage their reuse such as boxes with a special coating to make them tougher. You can use the economics of taking advantage of reuse capabilities.

Recycle: A lot more products are being manufactured with a larger percentage of them being made up of recycled materials which can be recycled easily as well and have been labeled as such. Most manufacturers do this as it allows them to minimize the impact of price increases on new or virgin materials.

RITUALS

As a unique and high-quality Dutch cosmetics brand, Rituals helps your guests to slow down, find a moment of peace and most importantly creates a place of extraordinary comfort. With the Rituals hotel collection at your disposal, you can offer a more meaningful stay to all of your guests. Our key priority is sustainability. The answer to this is to take correct actions which preserve the resources of the planet. This means that in some cases, natural ingredients are the right choice for our product formulations and in other cases lab-made ingredients.

• Ecopure, moving to RPET in future
• Free from parabens and silicones
• Signed Code of Conduct with all suppliers, to ensure no child labour, no slavery and safe working conditions
• Supports Tiny Miracles Foundation & others
• We support the Tiny Miracles Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping poor communities in Mumbai, India, break the poverty cycle
• We are committed to teach 2 million schoolchildren yoga, meditation and mindfulness by 2023

REN

It all started with a mum-to-be, living in busy East London, with sensitive skin who looked at the label of her usual skincare products: the formulas were not safe enough for her and her baby. She decided to try organic brands, but neither the experience nor the results met her expectations. This is how, her husband and his associate made the promise to refuse to compromise and created the first ever clean skincare brand. In 2000, REN Clean Skincare was born.

• REN’s purpose: clean to skin, clean to planet
• Products are never tested on animals
• All skincare has naturally derived preservatives
• 100% recycled plastic, of which 20% ocean plastic
• REN partners with Surfrider Foundation and Surgers against Sewage to support in the ocean clean up

AVEDA

“Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world.” - Horst Rechelbacher | founder

• Products do not contain: Artificial Colorants, Parabens, Banned Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Formaldehyde, Paraffin, Petroleum Products, Silicone Oils, Diethanolamine, Sodium Lauren Sulfates, UREA’s or DMDM Hydantoin Preservatives
• Available only to first-class and luxury properties that meet Aveda’s requirements
• Appealing to the eco-conscious traveler who wants proven exceptional product performance
• Pure plant aromas naturally energize and motivate mind and body for both men & women
• Bar soaps are 100% vegetable based and both soaps and liquids are 100% biodegradable
• Packaging made with Post-Consumer Recycled materials and 100% recyclable materials

MATERIALS IN ASSORTMENT

Stone Paper

Stone Paper is a tree-free paper that consists mainly of mineral powder.

For production, no trees are cut, and no water is used and thus it protects our forests and our environment.

This type of paper is durable, tear resistant, waterproof and recyclable which makes it perfect for packaging. Stone Paper has a very nice and luxurious matt soft touch look and feel.

Natural FSC Paper

Natural FSC paper is an uncoated paper that has been harvested in a responsible manner. FSC is an acronym for the Forest Stewardship Council which is an international organization which runs a global certification that promotes sustainable forestry. FSC helps manage forests, milling and manufacturing processes. Natural FSC paper can be recycled.

Recycled Paper

100% Recycled Kraft paper is a natural biodegradable material. It is unbleached, recyclable, compostable and made of renewable sources.

Due to it’s high durability, elasticity and tear resistance, Kraft paper is perfect for packaging.

Recycled Plastic

Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful products. Since the majority of plastic is non-biodegradable, recycling is a part of global efforts to reduce plastics.

Bamboo

Bamboos include some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Some species of bamboo can grow 91cm within a 24-hour period.

The most important quality of bamboo is its environmentally friendly quality. It is renewable and bamboo forests can be grown in a few years. Bamboo is 100% biodegradable.

Products made off bamboo are very strong and durable.

Wheat Straw

Wheat straw products contain a minimum of 30% wheat fiber and the balance is Polypropylene (PP), resulting in a product with a long life, while substantially reducing plastic use. Wheat fiber PP is a relatively new product that is degradable.

RECYCLED PAPER

100% Recycled Kraft paper is a natural biodegradable material. It is unbleached, recyclable, compostable and made of renewable sources.

Due to it’s high durability, elasticity and tear resistance, Kraft paper is perfect for packaging.

RECYCLED PLASTIC | CPE

Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful products. Since the majority of plastic is non-biodegradable, recycling is a part of global efforts to reduce plastics.