Berry Global
Berry Global
🏭 US, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia
What we like about Berry Global: Extensive catalog of bottles and vials, with options for post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and tethered bottle lids.
Plastic bottles
Made from PP, HDPE, or PET with options for post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin
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Berry Global’s catalogue of plastic bottle is extensive, with various silhouettes, opacities, and cap styles for any industry.
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Berry Global offers post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins. This is one way to minimize the detrimental impact of plastic because you lower your need for virgin fossil fuels.
Traditional plastic is derived from fossil fuels which are a non-renewable resource. Fossil fuels release vast amounts of greenhouse gases at every phase of production.
There are bio-based plastic alternatives (some with fossil fuel based additives, and some without). While not all of them are compostable, they can limit the amount of greenhouse gases in production, when compared to plastic made entirely of fossil fuels.
The vast majority of plastic (over 90%) is not recycled and ends up in landfills or waterways. Whether it ends up in a landfill or waterway, plastic takes decades to degrade.
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In the US, only around 5% of plastic waste was recycled in 2021. While plastics with the resin codes #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) have a higher likelihood of being recycled, plastic as a whole has a very low likelihood of actually being recycled.
This is due to several factors including the lack of recycling infrastructure, the number of plastic types, the sheer volume of plastic waste, and the quick degradation of the polymers in recycling. Even if plastic ends up in a recycling bin, most of it will end up in landfills or oceans.
To minimize the amount of plastic sent to landfills, use paper-based or glass alternatives, or opt for refillable or practically reusable designs.
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Use discretion when using plastic resin codes (the recycling symbol surrounding a number).
Resin codes simply indicate the type of plastic an object is made from, not its recyclability. Whether or not a plastic can be recycled depends on individual cities’ waste infrastructure. In cities where plastics are accepted, resins #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) are most commonly permitted, unless they’re made into plastic film.
On your design, it's ideal to indicate the plastic type and encourage to look up their city’s disposal rules for that type of plastic.
PE laminate pouches
Heat sealable. Made from a single material to increase the likelihood to recyclability.
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Laminate pouches are made from a slightly thicker plastic than traditional poly mailers which allows them to stand upright with the help of a gusset.
These pouches can close with a zip top and a heat seal, so they’re ideal for food and other items that need to be kept fresh.
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Traditional plastic is derived from fossil fuels which are a non-renewable resource. Fossil fuels release vast amounts of greenhouse gases at every phase of production.
There are bio-based plastic alternatives (some with fossil fuel based additives, and some without). While not all of them are compostable, they can limit the amount of greenhouse gases in production, when compared to plastic made entirely of fossil fuels.
The vast majority of plastic (over 90%) is not recycled and ends up in landfills or waterways. Whether it ends up in a landfill or waterway, plastic takes decades to degrade.
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In the US, only around 5% of plastic waste was recycled in 2021. While plastics with the resin codes #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) have a higher likelihood of being recycled, plastic as a whole has a very low likelihood of actually being recycled.
This is due to several factors including the lack of recycling infrastructure, the number of plastic types, the sheer volume of plastic waste, and the quick degradation of the polymers in recycling. Even if plastic ends up in a recycling bin, most of it will end up in landfills or oceans.
To minimize the amount of plastic sent to landfills, use paper-based or glass alternatives, or opt for refillable or practically reusable designs.
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Use discretion when using plastic resin codes (the recycling symbol surrounding a number).
Resin codes simply indicate the type of plastic an object is made from, not its recyclability. Whether or not a plastic can be recycled depends on individual cities’ waste infrastructure. In cities where plastics are accepted, resins #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) are most commonly permitted, unless they’re made into plastic film.
On your design, it's ideal to indicate the plastic type and encourage to look up their city’s disposal rules for that type of plastic.
Jars & bottles
Poly Bags & Films
Trays & Inserts
Paper Mailers
Cushioning
Corrugated
Folding Cartons
Food Service
Inks & Coatings
Raw Materials
Labels
Specialty Papers
