Eco-Friendly Nicotine Pouch Packaging: Brands Leading the Way

Nathan Chilcott

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In the past, it was easier for climate change deniers to say global warming and the climate crisis wasn’t real. Today we’re constantly reminded of how the world is changing. From fires in LA to rain in the Sahara Desert. It’s little wonder that governments are starting to take action. The result is environmental legislation that companies have to follow. Of course, not all brands react as quickly as each other. That’s why some eco-friendly pouch packaging brands are leading the way. We’ll show you who they are, allowing you to choose the most environmentally friendly nicotine pouches.

Understanding Eco-friendly Nicotine Pouch Packaging

Most nicotine pouches are made using plant fibres. This is a sustainable approach as plants can be easily regrown and more fibres created. The nicotine inside the pouch and most of the additives are created in a lab. In short, creating the pouch causes very little damage to the environment. However, the packaging can be a very different story. Plastic containers surrounded in plastic to seal them shut. Plastic takes an incredibly long time to break down and never really decomposes. In short, traditional plastics damage the environment as they stay around forever.

"Green nicotine pouch companies are changing their packaging arrangements.”

Instead of using standard plastic for the pouches, some brands have switched to recycled plastic or bioplastic containers. Others are using metal containers as these can be 100% recycled. In addition, plastic wrap is being replaced with a simple seal, often made from a form of paper. This can decompose or be recycled, minimising any environmental impact.

Manufacturing Energy

That’s not the only way brands are improving their carbon footprint. The biggest nicotine pouch brands are powering their factories with solar energy. It’s clean, cost-effective in the long term, and helps demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. So, who are these brands?

Zyn

Zyn is quite possibly the brand leader in the field. They have already introduced bioplastic containers and are in the process of shifting all their production facilities to green energy. In addition to reducing the environmental impact of their product and its packaging, Zyn is focused on minimizing its own carbon footprint. They are studying the most effective delivery mechanisms and avoiding using combustion-based transport options as much as possible. Alongside this Zyn is working on ways to make their pouches fully biodegradable, although they are not there yet. We have an extensive collection of their products in stock.

Velo

[Velo] (/brands/velo) is another top brand striving to make a positive difference to the environment. They’ve already switched to recyclable plastic for all their containers. In most cases, the containers can simply be thrown in a standard kerbside recycling container. The flex lid has also been eliminated and the packaging is designed to be recycled with the container, it doesn’t need to be removed first.

Summing Up

Other brands are following the examples set by Zyn and Velo. In time it will be normal for all nicotine pouches to be made from sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials. While you’re waiting, if you’re concerned about the environment you may want to consider using Zyn or Velo products. Give yourself a pat on the back if you already are!