Environmentally Friendly Packaging

When creating Environmentally friendly products, hard work can be undone by packaging them irresponsibly. Grizzly Bars strive to look for the most environmentally friendly packaging.

Plastic Free Soap Packaging

Often you find soap is packaged in shrink wrap plastic. This is usually down to cost but it is not ideal. Early on in the development of Grizzly Bars, I decided to commit to zero plastic waste.

When packaging products that are “single use” (I don’t mean they last one wash by this!) it is especially important not to create excessive landfill waste. The impact of using plastic packaging on products which are intended to be purchased frequently is even more critical. Plastic packaging is not as critical on products which you will only purchase once. On the other hand, plastic waste produced by products which are repeatedly bought such as food or cosmetics quickly adds up

The worst thing about plastic waste is that most plastics are recyclable but the infrastructure or incentives to do it is simply not present. In spite of reduced energy and material costs to recycling plastic the industry seems to not have converted yet.

By switching to plastic free products or ones which use bioplastics as a consumer, we can help to move things forwards.

Recycled Labelling

Often overlooked, labelling is something else which adds up to a degree of waste. Grizzly Bars are labelled with ink free, recycled paper. This helps to reduce environmental impact a little more.

These labels can be recycled with paper waste but do break down in landfill. More importantly they break down when they get out into the wider world.

Paper Packaging

A simple solution is to use food grade brown paper bags. We like these because they meet the requirements for packaging soap and are definitely environmentally friendly packaging.

Furthermore when combined with our labels the entire package is non toxic. This means that it can break down safely without harm.

Since this paper is not printed with inks or toner, it remains more environmentally friendly.

What about Shipping ?

When shipping products the requirements are a little different.

I chose to use biodegradable plastic for shipping. This is because it is tough enough to withstand what couriers can do on normal occasions. The added benefit is that it keeps the soaps dry in transit.

These shipping envelopes differ from normal because they do break down if they are released into nature. With many companies now offering packaging like this, It is worth the extra cost to me.

In addition, even my shipping labels are recycled paper !

The Whole Package

Grizzly Bars are packaged responsibly in every aspect. Creating luxurious packaging for someone to tear off and dispose of was never a goal for me. A good product with less waste was.

Lastly, although plastic has become a mainstream packaging material for its versatility and low cost you will find no single use none-biodegradable plastics here.

With the best intentions in the world, packaging can make its way out into nature. This is why it is important to use materials that can break down over time with little impact. Packaging made from renewable sources.

Finally, If you appreciate the effort made by me to reduce waste, check out my range of soaps to support me.

Custom made Soaps

If you’re looking for something a little bit different, maybe to promote your business or product, maybe I can help out. With the ability to quickly produce new moulds to your specifications and a large range of fragrances you need look no further when it comes to small batch, custom made soaps.

Designed to fit your needs

We can produce soaps in large bars up to several kg, right down to a size and shape to suit your application. For example, a large bar to be cut up and sold by weight right down to single use size soaps for hotels. In addition we can shape the bars to suit your business and add a logo.

If you feel comfortable with CAD then feel free to make your own design, otherwise I am happy to do this step for you.

Firstly, I take the design in CAD and produce prototype bars At this stage I can add your logo to see how it fits and make any adjustments. I will also produce some samples for you to feel and make sure you’re happy with them.

Secondly, I can begin making up the moulds which your soap will be cast from. This process can take a while and requires special resins. In addition there can be a lot of work to get the moulds perfect.

Lastly, It is up to you to select from one of my existing soap recipes for the colour & fragrance you wish to produce or we can develop a new recipe to suit your needs. The range of Grizzly Bars is always expanding and you will have access to customise all these varieties.

Custom Labels to Match

In addition to custom moulds, I can make custom labels featuring your own logo and we can find packaging to suit your needs. This can be as simple or fancy as you like.

Importantly, I prefer to source environmentally friendly packaging. Labels are usually made of recycled paper and packaging kept simple. With a lot of effort being made to produce good, safe soaps it makes sense to package them responsibly.

The Simplest Solution Soaps

If you aren’t sure about the process of creating your own moulds and just want to test the market first this is also fine. I am able to provide generic soaps or trade deals on Grizzly Bars. Minimum orders start at around 1kg of each variety. However, I can produce much larger batches if required.

Importantly, we can create custom labels but our safety information will have to be displayed.

Custom making your Soaps

Get in touch via email if you wish to discuss the process or what I can do for you. If you want to try any of the soaps, they are available to buy in my shop

Van life Soap

Is Van Life Soap really a thing ? Maybe it is something we have just discovered with the new range of Grizzly Bars. Or was it planned all along…

Van life in the UK

In the UK, Van Life differs greatly from that of some other countries. It isn’t practical to pull up in a huge bus sized vehicle due to the size of roads and availability of sites to accept such a large motorhome. This is where things get much more compact.

Firstly, many people choose to base their camper on a small van such as the classic VW or Ford Transit Custom. Essentially this means space is at a premium. You definitely need to pack and travel light. Secondly, this means items that are more versatile are better and in addition, items that require less energy or resources to utilise. e.g. Packing your (preferably clean) clothes into a pillow case which you can use as a pillow too.

Soap for road trips

With space and water being at a premium you need a good solid effective soap.

Grizzly Bars are good for washing face, body and hair with the added benefit of being easy to rinse. This helps to further reduce waste water when washing and save something which can be a precious resource. I may be able to go without a shower but not a coffee !

Lastly, although having your own shower is great, you will often find at some point in a road trip you will give in and go to a camp site for a little extra comfort and use of the facilities. Either way you will need something effective for washing with. Have a look at the range of soaps in my shop and take advantage of a discount to try a few different bars on your next adventure.

Adventure Soap Bars

Our Adventure soap bars have been formulated to do what they say on the label. Be great for adventures.

With carefully selected ingredients to combat washing needs when on the road, Adventure Soap will soon become a reliable regular on your kit list. A hard soap packed with powerful ingredients make this a true utility soap. You can use this soap for:

• Washing your body
• Shampoo for hair
• Wet Shaving
• Insect repellent

Utility Soap

Although this soap is great for and has been formulated to work well for a life on the road it is a great addition to your gym bag too and can also be used daily.

The balance of ingredients in these charcoal based soap bars make them excellent all rounders. Having one single washing solution in a compact bar means you can simplify your wash kit and travel lighter. Another added bonus is being aware of how much you have left at all times. One product that has many uses enables you to carry less. Grab a bar today and try it at home before taking it out on the road.

Not only does this soap smell good but a carefully selected blend of ingredients make this soap a great all rounder. You can read more about the ingredients by clicking here

Adventure Soap Summary

Finally, like the rest of the soaps in the Grizzly Bars range, Adventure is not tested on animals, contains no SLS or Palm Oil and has no single use plastic packaging. Being vegetable based it is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Check out the range of soaps in my store, add 3 or more to your basket and take advantage of a discount

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