Plastic Free Packaging
When we founded Ethical Nutrition, we made a simple commitment: our supplements would never be packed in unnecessary plastic.
Packaging has an important job to do. It needs to protect every capsule and tablet from the day it is packed until the day you take it. It should also be easy to reuse or recycle once it is empty.
That is why our supplements now come in fully recyclable glass bottles with metal lids, plastic-free seals and plastic-free labels. It is a straightforward solution that gives your supplements optimum protection without leaving you with a plastic pot to throw away.
Why we choose glass bottles
Food supplements need reliable protection from moisture, air and everyday handling. Glass provides a strong, stable barrier. It does not absorb odours or flavours and does not need a plastic laminate to protect the contents.
Paired with a secure metal lid, it creates a robust container that can be opened and closed every day while helping to keep the contents in excellent condition. The bottle will not crease, split or depend on a hidden plastic lining to protect what is inside.
Glass is heavier than plastic, and we do not pretend that any packaging choice has no environmental impact. We use it because it offers the best balance of supplement protection, durability, reuse and straightforward recycling.
Plastic-free from bottle to label
We have considered every part of the pack, including the pieces that are easy to overlook:
- Glass bottle: fully recyclable, durable and suitable for reuse at home.
- Metal lid: fully recyclable and designed to close securely between uses.
- Protective seal: made without plastic, so there is no plastic film or shrink band to dispose of.
- Label: made without plastic, so the complete pack stays plastic-free.
- Outer packaging: recyclable cardboard, paper protective material and paper tape.
The result is packaging that is genuinely plastic-free, not a plastic pouch or laminate described in greener language.
Optimum protection for your supplements
Good ingredients deserve good protection. Exposure to moisture and air can affect the condition of food supplements, particularly when a pack is opened regularly over several weeks.
Our glass bottles are rigid, easy to close securely and well suited to everyday storage. The metal lid helps maintain a dependable seal, while the plastic-free protective seal shows that the bottle has reached you unopened.
For the best care, keep the bottle in a cool, dry place, close the lid firmly after each use and follow the storage instructions on the label.
Easy to reuse and recycle
An empty Ethical Nutrition bottle can be reused for small household items, refills or anything else that benefits from a strong glass container. If you would rather recycle it, the process is simple.
- Make sure the bottle is empty.
- Give it a quick rinse.
- Put the metal lid back on.
- Place it in your household glass recycling or take it to a local bottle bank.
Recycle Now recommends replacing metal lids on glass containers because this reduces the chance of smaller pieces being lost during sorting. Collection arrangements can differ, so please check your local council’s guidance if you are unsure.
Made and packed in the UK
Our supplements are made and packed in the UK. Keeping production close to home gives us clear oversight of quality and helps us avoid unnecessarily long and complicated supply chains.
We also use recyclable cardboard and paper-based packing materials for customer orders. We use what is needed to protect the order in transit, without unnecessary extras.
Clear claims, without the greenwash
Words such as “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “eco-friendly” can sound reassuring without telling you what a package is made from or how to dispose of it. Some pouches that look like paper contain a plastic or bioplastic barrier. Others require specialist facilities that are not available through normal household collections.
We prefer to be specific. Our bottles are glass. Our lids are metal. Both are fully recyclable. Our seals and labels are plastic-free. You can see exactly what you are buying and make a clear choice about what happens to the packaging afterwards.
If you would like to understand the terminology, read our guides to recyclable, biodegradable and compostable packaging and greenwashing.
Packaging we can stand behind
Our packaging looks simple because it is. A strong glass bottle, a secure metal lid, a plastic-free seal and a plastic-free label. Every part has a purpose, from protecting your supplements to making the empty pack easier to deal with responsibly.
It costs more than using a standard plastic pot, but it is the right choice for our products and for the kind of company we want Ethical Nutrition to be.