With a world so full of flashy, colourful, light-weight, and convenient-sized containers, why have we chosen glass packaging for 98% of our products?
One of the questions we kept asking ourselves when creating each and every product in this company was "what should we package this in"? There are an overwhelming amount of packaging materials to choose from for producers and manufacturers in our modern world. So why did we settle on glass? Here are just a few reasons:
Glass is eco-friendly.
And I mean the most eco-friendly packaging material there is. Sure, metal, paper, and plastic are all light-weight and cost less to ship, but glass makes up for its heftier weight with it's level of sustainability. Glass is produced using 100% raw, natural materials. This means that there are no chemical by-products or hazardous waste being created as a result of making glass, and when your glass jar or bottle has finished it's life-cycle, these raw materials can be reused infinitely without being compromised in quality.
Glass is strong and non-reactive.
Aside from being thicker and more durable (not to mention more commonly reused) than most other packaging materials, glass is made from pure, natural ingredients and as such, is non-reactive. This means that products packaged in glass aren't absorbing any harmful chemical components that eventually make their way into our bodies, our homes, and our planet. Glass is naturally non-reactive and non-corrosive, which means it requires no chemical linings or coatings to 'protect' the product inside. Glass is clean, pure, and simple. It is packaging as nature intended, allowing the high quality of our products to really shine through.
Glass is widely recycled.
Most countries, cities, and municipalities accept glass recycling in some way. Whether you are placing your used glass in a bin for curbside pickup, dropping your glass off at a recycling depot, or donating to your local community organizations, there is almost always a way to recycle your glass packaging. It helps to take good care of your glass containers by handling them carefully, reusing as many times as possible, and thoroughly washing before recycling (otherwise they will end up in the trash). Through reuse and recycling, and with a little love and care, we can utilize the same glass products infinitely!
If you would like to learn more about how to properly reuse or recycle every component of our packaging, please visit our FAQ page here.
Flourish Apothecary of Victoria, BC is a woman-owned online herbal shop specializing in organic and wild-crafted natural health products. Each product is hand-crafted from freshly harvested medicinal herbs on Vancouver Island. We believe in planet before profit, and emphasize sustainable business practices to ensure we can deliver the highest-quality goods without having a negative affect on the planet.
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