Our Journey to more Sustainable Packaging: Three Years in the Making
At Scullys, we believe that premium quality and environmental responsibility should go hand in hand. Over the past three years, we have dedicated ourselves to meticulously researching and testing sustainable packaging options for our beloved products; one of the focal projects was our hand & body wash range.
Today, we are thrilled to share the results of this journey with you!
Why Three Years?
When it comes to protecting both our premium products and our environment, we don’t believe in quick fixes. Our team dedicated countless hours to:
- Researching innovative sustainable materials
- Testing different packaging options
- Conducting durability assessments
- Evaluating environmental impact
- Ensuring our high quality standards weren’t compromised
Introducing Our Sugarcane HDPE Bottles
After extensive testing, we’re proud to introduce our new sugarcane HDPE bottles – a revolutionary packaging solution that maintains our premium quality while significantly reducing environmental impact. These bottles are:
- Made from renewable sugarcane rather than fossil fuels
- Fully recyclable through standard kerbside recycling, marked as #2 recycling
- Just as durable and reliable as traditional plastic, so can be reused many times
- Carbon-negative in production (removing CO₂ from the atmosphere)
- Shatter-proof if dropped on hard surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen
- Neutral colour tone to fit into most bathrooms and kitchens
The Science Behind the Sustainability
- Each kilogram of sugarcane plastic removes 3.09 kg of CO₂ from our atmosphere
- The production creates up to 70% fewer greenhouse gases compared to traditional plastic
- The material is molecularly identical to traditional HDPE, guaranteeing optimal product protection and unmatched durability for all your needs.
- Unlike oil-based plastics, our bottles’ raw material regrows annually
- It is estimated the only 28% of the annually generated waste in NZ actually gets recycled, while the rest goes to landfill; our bottle is designed to be durable and reusable
Introducing Our Refill Programme
To make this sustainable choice even more accessible, we’re excited to announce our new refill initiative.
From Monday, when you purchase 2 of our 1-litre refill Hand & Body Wash pouches, you will receive a FREE sugarcane HDPE bottle (500ml). This programme helps you:
- Reduce plastic waste
- Save money on packaging
- Contribute to environmental sustainability
- Maintain the premium experience you expect from Scullys
Join Us on This Journey
This launch represents more than just new packaging – it’s about taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. While we know we have a long way to go, we believe that every refill, every bottle, and every choice makes a difference.
