You must know this 2 consider sustainable baby products brand that BabyLux carries
/Sustainable packaging is a relatively new addition to the environmental considerations for packaging. But now many brands have offered it. You must know this 2 sustainable baby brand that we carry.
What packaging is considered sustainable?
Sustainable packaging refers to the sourcing, development, and use of packaging solutions that have minimal environmental impact and footprint. Simply put, sustainable packaging is earth-friendly and doesn't contribute to the further depletion of natural resources.
Choosing products in sustainable packaging is one way to avoid harmful chemicals and cut back on the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills. The materials below are great options when choosing sustainable packaging!
Aluminum is able to be completely recycled without any loss in quality at a fraction of the initial production costs and energy requirements of plastic.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, making it the number one renewable resource Bamboo actually grows faster when it is cut down!
Compostable/biodegradable paperboard is made from recycled paper pulp. When manufactured and disposed of properly, it is largely considered a renewable resource.
Glass and metal are 100% recyclable. This means that they can be infinitely recycled into new packaging without loss of quality. It is also very easy to repurpose a glass or metal container!
Recycled plastic is another option. Many companies repurpose plastic into new packaging. While this is not ideal (in terms of a renewable resource), it is better than other alternatives.
Silicone is an eco-friendly material derived from sand. The process to manufacture silicone is much less wasteful than the process to manufacture plastic. It can be recycled -in the right facilities- and is a safe non-toxic alternative to plastic.
Getting familiar with BabyLux carried brands that consider sustainable
Loulou Lollipop
A brands to consider investing in, they product mainly are made from silicone. Why silicone? Silicone rubber does not react with food or beverages, or produce any hazardous fumes.
Silicone is a polymer mostly made from silica (sand) oxygen. It can withstand heating and freezing without leaching or off-gassing hazardous chemicals – unlike plastics utensils, which contaminate food in these environments.
Food grade silicone is durable, soft like rubber, unbreakable, and often referred to as ‘soft glass’ due to its resilience, non-porous surface, and sustainability. It is resistant to odor and stains, hypoallergenic, and because of its smooth surface, very easy to clean. For these many reasons, food-grade silicone is the perfect material for eco-friendly and non-toxic baby products.
While for soft goods they using TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers that are produced from wood pulp from sustainably managed sources, a renewable resource. Tencel has a much lower CO2 footprint than many other fabrics.
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Dena
Dëna toys are made of platinum-based silicone, a soft, resistant material, BPA free and 100% safe. This material is also used to make dummies, baby bottles and teethers of the highest quality. Silica is the raw material used for manufacturing silicone and is very abundant in beach sand and other similar rocks. Silica is also, for example, the main component of glass.
Platinum-based silicone uses a noble metal, platinum, as a catalyst, which gives it a higher quality. This makes it the ideal material in the manufacture of moulds and products suitable for contact with food.
Likewise, they repel water and germs, so, in addition to facilitating their cleaning, Dëna toys guarantee maximum hygiene and food safety.
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