We’re pleased to announce the introduction of an environmental initiative called PCR10 to selected Ampulla plastic products! The term ‘PCR’ stand for ‘post-consumer recycled’. This simply refers to any material that has served its intended use as a finished product, then has been placed in the recycling system to be remade into a new product. As part of the new PCR10 initiative, certain plastic manufacturers have committed to using PCR material to manufacture at least 10% of every HDPE and PET plastic item made in the UK in 2019.
Wherever possible, the post-consumer recycled plastic material that is used will be sourced from the UK, so that the carbon footprint generated in order to manufacture these new products is kept as small as possible. The PCR10 initiative is very warmly welcomed by Ampulla and all those who are increasingly aware of the impact that single use plastic is having on our planet. We do hope that manufacturers continue to innovate products and inspire consumers to make positive changes, and we here at Ampulla will continue to promote these efforts!
Why Is PCR10 An Important Step?
- It encourages responsible plastic manufacturing;
- It reduces plastic waste;
- It gives greater choice to consumers;
- It reduces your company’s carbon footprint.
PCR10 Products Stocked By Ampulla
Currently, Ampulla has two products available that are part of the PCR10 initiative:
- 150ml PET Clear Tubular Bottle
- 100ml PET Clear Oval Bottle
All listings for the products above are now made using the PCR material, regardless of which cap options you choose.
If you think that this selection is paltry, don’t get too worried – many of our current HDPE and PET products will also be phased out and replaced with the new identical PCR10 models once the old stock has been used! Please do keep an eye out for information on PCR10 products in our product descriptions to see which products are part of this group.