There are three main types of packaging material we use:
Glass and plastic are manufactured from burning fossil fuels and a chemical polymerization process.
Cardboard and paper pulp used to create packaging is manufactured from timber. Since 2004 our suppliers have full FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accreditation and are ISO 14001 certified (an environmental management system). The FSC scheme ensures we can trace the origin of our wood sources and aims to ensure environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forestry products. Where ever possible we strive to use paper blended with a post consumer content to help with the growing problem of landfill overuse.
Glass is recyclable and can be placed in most local recycle streams.
All Trilogy boxes and paper products are recyclable.
We consider the type of ink and varnish used on a box or label, and choose the best option for the environment. The majority of our inks are bio-inks; manufactured from renewable vegetable oils, that are fully bio-degradable and all Trilogy inks and varnishes are recyclable. Waste ink from the production process is returned to the supplier for recycling.
Our closures are made from plastic and are recyclable. Our pump closures may have metal hidden inside to facilitate the 'pump' action and means they may not be recyclable in all areas.
Our labels are produced from a plastic material or paper pulp. While not necessarily a requirement of recycling glass or plastic products, we recommend the removal (by immersion in very hot water for about a minute) and responsible disposal of labels from glass or plastic packaging before these items are recycled.
A high percentage of plastic ends up in land fill which takes years to degrade. To prevent this, it is important to consider plastic types and their recyclability. Recycle codes are added to our packaging to aid sorting and collecting. This code distinguishes the types of polymer used e.g. polyethylene, poly propylene. You need to check with your local council to see which types of plastics can be recycled in your area.
The majority of our tubes have a recycle code 4 (low density Polyethylene). Trilogy products containing SPF's are packaged in code 2 (High density polyethylene).
The code for the caps on all Trilogy tubes is 5 (Polypropylene).
All plastic bottles and jars are code 1(Polyethylene terephthalate), commonly known as PET.
All are printed with a universal recycle symbol reminding us to recycle where possible.
Manufacturing and testing
Carbon neutral
