Understanding UV Transmittance: How Different Types of Glass Block UV Rays
Keeping products well-protected from environmental factors is one of packaging’s first and foremost uses. A number of things have the potential to damage your products before reaching your customers, such as impact and contamination. However, one of the most important things to consider is exposure to UV light as a result of direct sunlight. In…
Read moreUsing Sustainable Packaging in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry requires a lot of packaging, posing a challenge to sustainability. However, attitudes towards sustainable packaging in the pharmaceutical industry are shifting, with various products and services being developed to help pharmaceutical businesses adopt more eco-friendly practices. In this blog, Origin explores the state of sustainability in the pharma packaging industry and how…
Read moreThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Glass Containers in Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals
Glass containers, such as glass bottle packaging and glass jars, are a popular choice for pharmacy packaging and pharmaceutical packaging, as they are sustainable to produce, widely recyclable, non-porous, and completely impermeable. This means the containers are always well protected from oxygen, moisture, and anything else in the surrounding atmosphere – so there’s no risk... Read moreOur Guide to Glass Bottle Colours
You may not have considered how the glass bottles you use every day – whether in the refrigerator or medicine cabinet – are designed to fulfil a purpose. From thickness to colour, each type of glass bottle has different qualities to suit its contents or function. In this guide, we’re focusing on the latter. Here,…
Read moreReagent Bottle
What is a reagent bottle used for? Reagent bottles are a type of bottle most commonly used to store liquid or powder chemicals and are made of glass, borosilicate, or plastic. Acid and alkali solvents can be safely stored due to the anti-corrosion capabilities of the bottles. Reagent bottles are often chosen due to their... Read moreGlass Bottle Manufacturing
A fascinating journey is involved in transforming sand grains during glass bottle manufacturing. Safe and efficient glass bottles are essential for specialists, especially those wanting long-lasting, sterile packaging. Materials required for glass bottle manufacturing Glass manufacturing for pharmaceutical packaging goes through a certain process. The steps involve: The first step of glass bottle manufacturing is... Read moreSustainable Packaging and Supply Chains: How is Glass Recycled?
The pharmaceutical industry requires a lot of packaging, meaning it requires new approaches to minimise its packaging’s environmental impact. Pharmaceutical packaging can often be challenging to create in this manner, however, as this needs to protect products, maintain their efficacy and keep them secure. The world of sustainable pharmaceutical packaging is changing, with different products…
Read moreWhat Are Dropper Bottles?
Are you considering dropper bottles for containing and dispensing your products? If so, it’s important to understand how they work and differ from alternative packaging products, to see if they’re the right fit for you and your product. Here, Origin covers everything you need to know about dropper bottles. Specifically, we discuss what dropper bottles…
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