By switching to plant-based compostable bags and refillable, rechargeable smart bottles, Desert Harvest is setting itself apart as the first company in the United States to eliminate single-use pill bottles. The manufacturer of nutritional supplements is committing to phasing out all single-use plastic bottles for its products by the end of 2022.
The company's nutritional supplements are formulated with a proprietary super-concentrated aloe vera extract and soon, the flagship Super-Strength Aloe Vera Capsules can be found in plant-based compostable bags. To reduce waste and help customers when it comes to taking their supplements, Desert Harvest is giving customers the option to purchase smart bottles that pair with an app for the purposes of tracking pill usage, offering refill reminders and much more.
Sustainable packaging is just one way that Desert Harvest is reducing its carbon footprint.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Refillable Smart Bottles
- Companies can develop smart bottles with an app for tracking pill usage, offering refill reminders and much more to reduce waste and improve customer experience.
- Compostable Packaging
- Businesses can switch to plant-based compostable bags to move towards sustainability and reduce plastic use.
- Phasing Out Single-use Plastic Packaging
- Companies can commit to phasing out all single-use plastic bottles and packaging to reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.
Where This Applies
- Supplement Industry
- The supplement industry can adopt refillable smart bottles and compostable packaging to reduce plastic use and improve customer experience.
- Packaging Industry
- The packaging industry can focus on developing biodegradable, compostable and innovative packaging solutions to meet the needs of businesses looking to reduce plastic use.
- Consumer Goods
- Other consumer goods companies can learn from Desert Harvest's example of phasing out single-use plastic packaging and explore similar sustainable options.
