SUSTAINABILITY - APC Packaging

what does sustainability mean to you

APC Packaging helps you reduce, reuse and recycle your packaging which can help your brand, the community and the environment. You can do all of this and still have quality packaging that provides added value to your brand.

WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY MEAN TO YOU?

packaging

To meet the sustainability goals of your brand, APC Packaging has curated an assortment of its products that include Refillable Components, PP, Glass, Paper, PE and ABS. APC Packaging can also incorporate PCR into most products.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

INNOVATION

An innovation must be replicable, economical and satisfy a particular need in the market. All innovations developed at APC Packaging go through a process from material selection, design, ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

INNOVATION

MMSD

3D DESIGNER

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Reduce the carbon footprint.

Recycle code 5

OBC, PP &
PP Enhanced with
NX® Ultraclear™

30ML

The patented, Mono-Material System Dropper has been created with the end-consumers in mind, to ensure a beautiful experience that has a positive impact on the environment. Being mono-material further allows for easy disposal, as this dropper or the dropper and the bottle can be recycled as one entire unit.

MONO-MATERIAL
DROPPER SYSTEM

ARS

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Reduce the carbon footprint.

ARS can also be created with:
100% PCR (30ml)
75% PCR by package weight (50ml)

PP

30 & 50ML

Designed and patented by APC Packaging’s engineering department, ARS utilizes a simple push of a button to release the inner assembly which allows the customer to easily replace only the inner bottle and then easily slide and snap back into position.

AIRLESS REFILLABLE SYSTEM

3D DESIGNER

JRA

3D DESIGNER

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Reduce the carbon footprint.

Can also be created with up to 100% PCR

PP, PET & PE

30 & 50ML

APC Packaging’s Patented Refillable Jar represents an evolution in sustainable packaging for the skincare industry. This patent-pending jar has been engineered to allow a refillable inner jar to be inserted, rotated and snapped into place inside of the outer jar.

REFILLABLE JAR

GSPP

3D DESIGNER

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Reduce the carbon footprint.

Can also be created with up to 100% PP PCR

100% PP

15, 30 & 50ML

The Glossy 100% Polypropylene GSPP Jar & Cap series is the true mono-material jar since it's either 100% PP or 100% PP PCR. By sticking with just one material, the entire jar and cap can be easily recycled by the consumer as one single unit.

MONO-MATERIAL JAR

JRA

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3D DESIGNER

Reduce the carbon footprint.

PP, PE & GLASS

50ML

Refillable Glass Jar (JRGP) is designed for high end beauty and skincare brands with a heavy wall glass outer jar and replaceable and recyclable inner cups that snap into place. PCR can be incorporated into the design to decrease your brand’s carbon footprint.

REFILLABLE GLASS JAR

Education

APC Packaging offers educational webinars and a Packaging Blog focused on sustainability.

EDUCATION

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

SUSTAINABILITY & THE MATERIAL WARS

FREE WEBINAR

Robert Bulla, Director of Engineering & Innovation at APC Packaging presented his presentation to the attendees for the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit NA Virtual Edition.

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

SUSTAINABLE
BEAUTY PACKAGING

BLOG

We are all consumers in the world we live in, and so we make purchases daily. Across the board, our purchased goods come in some form of packaging to secure the contents and protect them from Environmental contamination.

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WHITE PAPER

SUSTAINABLE
COST-NEUTRAL BEAUTY PACKAGING

WHITE PAPER

Is your brand looking for sustainable beauty packaging in a cost-effective or cost-neutral way? APC Packaging can guide you through all the options for your skincare or cosmetics brand. Download our white paper on "How to Make Sustainable Packaging Cost Neutral"

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SCS WEBINAR

PACKAGING FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

PANEL DISCUSSION

Industry experts discuss the packaging needs of a circular economy. How can cosmetic firms close their packaging materials loops? Is the way forward with sustainable materials or by removing packaging altogether?

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SCS WEBINAR

DESIGNING PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY

WEBINAR

Robert Bulla, Director of Engineering & Innovation at APC Packaging will be speaking at this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit on designing packaging to meet the sustainability requirements of brands in the skincare and cosmetics industries.

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

FREE WEBINAR

Everyone asks for sustainable packaging, but do they really know what they are asking for? Sustainable packaging can mean different things to different people. Let our Director of Engineering & Innovation, Robert Bulla educate you on the facts about sustainable packaging from materials to refillable components.

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PLASTICS 101

FREE WEBINAR

Looking to increase your knowledge in the world of packaging and plastics? Then you’ve come to the right place. APC Packaging and their Director of Engineering & Innovation, Robert Bulla will educate you on the ins and outs of plastics.

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TECH BLOG

YOUR GUIDE TO PACKAGING

Think of this place as a useful guide to anyone, from newcomers to the most experienced professionals, in the packaging industry. If you have any questions, or if something here gave you an idea for your own packaging, feel free to reach out to our team of packaging experts.

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production

Sustainable Production is the creation of goods using processes and systems that are non-polluting, conserving of energy and natural resources, economically viable and safe for workers, communities, and consumers. APC Packaging ensures sustainable production through the following efforts.

PRODUCTION

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SOLAR PANELS

Our factory has 20,000 square feet of solar panels that produce 10% of the total power required to run production.

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PCR

(POST CONSUMER RECYCLE)

Multiple suppliers have been confirmed to ensure our PCR requirements for our customers are met.

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EMPLOYEE SAFETY

In order to ensure the safety of our employees, we have automated equipment in our assembly line such as our pneumatic press. This not only removed any risk factors to employees, but also increased the consistency and efficiency of the process.

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ISO 14001 CERTIFIED

ISO 14001 certification is an international standard related to environmental management that exists to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment.

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CLEAN WASTEWATER

Water used in production is filtered and cleaned before being released into the environment in order to remove any harmful additives

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RAW MATERIALS

A series of multi-cavity molds have been developed which allows our production to conserve energy and save 10% on raw materials. It also improves the product quality and consistency of the mold.

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INCREASING OUTPUT

One example is the renovation of the injection cooling system, which increases the output to more than 30% as well as reduces the amount of defective products.

Associations & Certifications.

ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

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ECOVADIS

Ecovadis is an independent sustainability rating platform that assesses, and rates companies based on their environmental, social, and ethical performance. The ratings are designed to provide a holistic view of a company's sustainability practices. To achieve a Silver rating, a company needs to demonstrate strong performance across various sustainability criteria, which may include environmental impact reduction, responsible sourcing, labor practices, human rights, ethics, and social contributions. Companies with a Silver rating typically have implemented numerous sustainable practices and initiatives throughout their operations and supply chains.

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ISO 14001

Having an ISO 14001 certification means that a company or organization has met the requirements and standards set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). ISO 14001 is a globally recognized standard that provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their environmental performance.

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APR

APC Packaging is a member of the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) which is a US based international non-profit organization focused solely on improving recycling for plastics. They assist companies in designing packaging that can be recycled, support innovations that overcome existing reycling challenges and encourage stable and reliable markets for post-consumer recycled content. All of these initiatives are to allow plastic recyclers to turn plastic waste into new resources.

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PACK COLLECTIVE

Pact is a nonprofit collective of beauty and wellness brands, retailers and suppliers that work together to help reduce, recycle and drive towards circularity. Packaging for beauty products can be too small, too flexible or made of mixed materials that cannot be recycled through curbside recycling programs. Pact offers education and packaging collection programs to work towards empowering the industry to design more sustainable packaging.

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CREDO

Credo’s mission is to change the way people think about what they put on their bodies. They strive for clean ingredients, innovative sustainable packaging, transparent ethical practices and more.