Sustainability in pharmaceutical packaging

What is sustainable packaging?

Packaging that over time reduces its environmental footprint is sustainable packaging. Ingredients, production process and reusability play important roles in this. When using recycled or raw materials that can easily be degraded over time, a significant step has been taken. At Ecobliss we use recycled cardboards for example. But also the adhesive being used to make sure all components are firmly welded together, is water-based in our cold seal technique.

But it doesn't stop there. Our own operations are built around the same principle. Our facility runs on close to a thousand solar panels, uses no natural gas for heating, and our production is CO2 neutral. The cold seal process itself needs no heat at all. And by design, most of our packaging lets you cleanly separate the components after opening for recycling. A growing number of solutions need no separation at all, because they are made entirely from a single source material.

Sustainability awareness in pharma

Recent studies show that consumers tend to prioritize sustainability more and more when making buying decisions. That means that you, as a producer not only need to consider the sustainability of your product but also its packaging. In the years to come, the circular economy becomes more popular for all the obvious reasons. Studies also show that consumers are willing to pay more for products that deliver on sustainability claims. And again, packaging plays an integrate part in this because in essence it’s a temporary means to get products into the hands of the customer.

From eco-friendly to sustainable packaging

Ecobliss proves packaging becomes more and more eco-friendly and even sustainable. By developing fibre-based solutions, backed by innovative techniques and components, Ecobliss enables its clients to reduce the use of plastics and stimulate the recycling of eco-friendly materials. With the EU PPWR regulation taking effect in 2026, recyclable fibre-based packaging is exactly what the market now demands, and it is what Ecobliss has built for decades. Ecobliss' DNA ensures the drive towards more sustainability doesn't stop. There's always the drive to make solutions better, more efficient and greener throughout the supply chain.