Glass Packaging

Recycling Pharma Packaging

The pharmaceutical industry requires a lot of packaging – posing a challenge to sustainability. But attitudes to sustainable packaging in pharma are changing, with different products and services being created to help pharma businesses become more eco-friendly. Pharma products need to be sent all around the world, but they can still be handled in an…

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Benefits of Glass Jars for Pharmaceuticals

Glass jars are a popular choice for storing pharmaceutical products as they are sustainable to produce and widely recyclable, non-porous and completely impermeable. This means the jars are always well protected from oxygen, moisture, and anything else in the surrounding atmosphere – so there’s no risk of products becoming contaminated. Here, Origin dives into the…

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Our Guide to the Colours of Glass Bottles

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,…

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Reagent 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 more

Glass 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 more

Recycling/Sustainability in Pharma Packaging

The pharmaceutical industry requires a lot of packaging. Packaging in pharma can often be a challenge because many products can require packaging that protects them, maintains their efficacy and perhaps keeps them secure. The world of sustainable packaging in pharma is changing, with different products and services being created to help pharma businesses be more…

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What are Dropper Bottles?

Considering dropper bottles for containing and dispensing your products? 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… What are dropper bottles? Dropper bottles are primary packaging containers…

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What Are Vials?

Vials are small bottles or containers made from either plastic or glass. They’re used to store medicines in liquid form, and they can even store powders or tablets. As with most things, it can seem as if there are infinite varieties of vials, but really it comes down to two vial types: Screw Thread Vials... Read more

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