Why does BIOGENA use bio-based PE?

When choosing packaging, we consider several factors: product protection, material usage, weight, transport and the options for recycling after use.Our bottle is made from bio-PE based on a renewable raw material. The material also meets the requirements that our micronutrients place on their packaging.

Can the bottle be put in the organic waste bin?

No. Bio-based PE is not biodegradable. The bottle should therefore not be placed in the organic waste bin or on the compost heap, but in the collection for plastic packaging.

Why isn’t there a refill system for our bottles?

A refill system must be suited to the product and its intended use. Refill solutions also come with their own set of requirements – for example, regarding transport, storage, cleaning, hygiene and product protection.That is why we consider not only the refill pouch itself, but also the associated processes. For our products, we currently rely on standardised bottles that ensure the necessary protection for our micronutrients.At present, we rely on our standardised bottles. We are continuing to assess which other packaging solutions might be suitable for our products.

Why does BIOGENA use plastic at all?

When choosing our packaging, we take several requirements into account: protection of the contents, weight and ease of handling. For our bottles, we use bio-based polyethylene. This means we utilise a plastic derived from renewable raw materials that can be processed into lightweight, dimensionally stable packaging.

Why isn’t my bottle completely full?

Our products have different fill quantities, whereas our tins come in three fixed sizes. We use these sizes for different products and have tailored our filling processes accordingly. This means that not every fill volume fits exactly into a particular bottle size – with some products, there is more space left over than with others.When designing the packaging, we also take into account product protection and ensure that information on ingredients and usage is clearly legible.So that you know how much is inside, you’ll find the fill volume and the number of capsules on the label.

Packaging made with sugarcane-based plastic

Our BIOGENA-bottle

It’s not just the contents that count. We also pay close attention to our packaging: we use bio-based polyethylene for the bodies and lids of our tins. Its plant-based raw material: renewable sugarcane. Find out here what’s behind it and how to dispose of the empty tin properly.

Innovation

Familiar plastic. Different raw material.

Our bottle looks like conventional plastic packaging. The difference lies in the raw material: ethanol derived from sugarcane is used to produce the HDPE we use. This is turned into polyethylene, a plastic that is also used for many other types of packaging. The BIOGENA can is therefore an innovative packaging solution that has the same technical properties as its fossil-based counterpart, but is produced from plant-based materials.

Good to know: As it grows, sugarcane absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere. The manufacturer’s life cycle analysis shows a CO₂ footprint of –2.12 kg CO₂e per kilogram of plastic for the bio-based HDPE used.*

*Reference framework: Production of the plastic raw material in Brazil up to the factory gate.

From sugar cane to the bottle

The journey begins with sugar cane: Ethanol is extracted from it.
Ethanol becomes plastic: The ethanol is first converted into ethylene. This basic building block is then processed into polyethylene – PE for short.
The plastic takes shape: Our can manufacturer then uses the bio-based PE to produce our can bodies and screw-on lids.

What makes it special is the origin of the raw material: According to the manufacturer, the bio-based PE used has the same chemical structure as its fossil-based polyethylene counterpart. It can therefore also be processed in the same PE recycling streams.

‘Bio-based’ describes the source of the raw material. In the case of the bio-based PE we use, sugar cane provides the plant-based raw material. The finished packaging is therefore a plastic and does not consist of compressed plant fibres.

Klares Wasser mit sichtbaren Steinen unter der Oberfläche, umgeben von größeren Felsen – eine ruhige und natürliche Szenerie.

Designed for every day

When designing our bottle, the focus is on product protection and everyday use. Feedback from our customers has been incorporated into the redesign. With the latest design change, we have also prevented damage to the break line, which occasionally occurred with older formats. Our aim: packaging that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

Lightweight: The white 170-ml bottle body, for example, weighs around 14 grams – without the lid or label
Resealable: The screw-on lid allows the bottle to be resealed after use
With a textured grip surface: The grooves on the lid provide a secure grip for your fingers when opening and closing

Bottle empty? Dispose of it correctly.

Place the completely empty bottle and lid in the plastic recycling bins provided in your country. Please follow local recycling guidelines; different regulations may apply in different countries.

According to the manufacturer, the bio-based PE used can be processed in the same recycling streams as conventional polyethylene. Correct collection is an important first step in this process.

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