We Tracked Every Tree We Planted — Here’s What GeoTagging Actually Shows
Planting a tree sounds simple. Proving that the tree was actually planted is harder. For sustainability claims to mean anything, there needs to be a way to move beyond: “We planted trees.” and toward: “Here is where the planting happened, how it was verified, and how you can trace the contribution.” That is why Not […]
How to Choose a PLA Bottle Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
How to Choose a PLA Bottle Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask Finding a PLA bottle supplier is about more than finding a company that sells bottles made from PLA. For a business order, the supplier needs to meet requirements around material, product specifications, compliance, quantity, customisation, delivery and end-of-life. A bottle may look right in […]
PLA Bottle MOQ Explained: What Small and Large Orders Look Like
If you’re planning to buy PLA water bottles in bulk, one of the first questions you’ll probably have is: How many bottles do I need to order? That’s where MOQ, or Minimum Order Quantity, comes in. PLA bottle suppliers may set different MOQs depending on whether you need standard bottles, custom branding, private-label water or […]
Compostable vs Biodegradable vs Recyclable: The Difference That Actually Matters
Compostable vs Biodegradable vs Recyclable: What’s the Difference? When shopping for sustainable packaging, three words appear again and again: Compostable. Biodegradable. Recyclable. They may sound similar, but they describe different things. These terms should not be used interchangeably. And most importantly, none of them should be judged only by the label on the product. The […]
Is PLA the Same as Polyethylene? Clearing Up the Confusion
Is PLA the Same as Polyethylene? No. PLA is not polyethylene. PLA stands for polylactic acid, while polyethylene is a different polymer commonly abbreviated as PE. Both are polymeric materials and can be used to manufacture products and packaging, but they are chemically different materials with different characteristics and applications. The simplest distinction is: PLA […]
What Is PLA Used For? Beyond Water Bottles
What Is PLA Used For? PLA, or polylactic acid, is used to make a wide range of products and materials, particularly in packaging, food-service applications, films, bottles and 3D printing. Its applications vary because PLA can be processed into different forms depending on the product and manufacturing requirements. Common PLA applications include: Although PLA is […]
What Does PLA Stand For? | Polylactic Acid Explained
If you’ve come across terms such as PLA bottle, PLA packaging, or PLA plastic, you may have wondered: what does PLA stand for? PLA stands for polylactic acid. It is the commonly used abbreviation for a polymer used in a range of applications, including packaging and other manufactured products. The name sounds technical, but the […]
Is Bottled Water BPA-Free? What You Need to Know About BPA in Water Bottles
If you drink bottled water, you may have wondered: Does this plastic bottle contain BPA? The short answer is: Most conventional single-use PET water bottles are not made using BPA as a building block of PET. BPA — bisphenol A — is more closely associated with certain other plastics and epoxy resins, particularly polycarbonate plastics, […]
Sustainable Water Bottles | Eco-Friendly & Environmentally Friendly Options
What makes a water bottle sustainable? Is a reusable bottle always better than a disposable one? Is glass more environmentally friendly than plastic? What about recycled PET, aluminium, stainless steel, PLA or other plant-based materials? There isn’t one material that is automatically the most environmentally friendly water bottle for every situation. The sustainability of a […]
Plastic-Free Water Bottles: What Can You Use Instead of Plastic?
Can a water bottle really be 100% plastic-free? Yes, but determining whether a bottle is genuinely plastic-free requires looking beyond the bottle body. A glass bottle may have a plastic cap. A stainless-steel bottle may use a polymer seal. An aluminium bottle may have an internal coating or plastic closure. A fibre-based water package may […]