In 2016, Bubbly Moon Naturals began our initiative to offering plastic-free packaging. We haven’t looked back since.
It just takes one decision to create a ripple effect. In 2016, I started to really think seriously about how Bubbly Moon Naturals could lower its impact on the environment. I was also thinking about how to go about getting registered and recognized as a vegan and cruelty-free company. Little did I know all the steps it would take to get there. These changes weren’t hard, once I understood what I needed to do. Yet, when I decided to make my product packaging plastic-free this became harder. Harder because of the cost. While listening to podcasts and doing online research I learned the ways my business could reduce our carbon-footprint and how important it is to do so. Also, how businesses contribute to landfill waste. I learned that reducing plastic usage is truly better for the planet and decided to make the change. Some of the options I looked into was how I could change packaging for our Vegan Cream Deodorants. While also comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of glass, aluminum or cardboard packaging, I decided on a metal top and a glass jar.
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