HOW IS OUR PACKAGING ECO?
“We cannot solve our problems
with the same thinking we used
when we created them.”
~ A L B E R T E I N S T E I N
We designed our packaging with the vision to not just minimise waste and maximise recyclable content, but to create a thing of beauty, quality and function.
BIOPHOTONIC GLASS VESSELS
Our compositions are presented in patented UV light filtering Miron glass vessels with recycled foil-printed paper labels, or hand-applied traditional pine resin wax seal. You can – and must - re-use them for making your own compositions (find some recipes here). The closures are recyclable, when disposed of separately to the glass, so please do so.
German made Miron glass blocks out all the complete spectrum of light apart from the good vibration UV (Violet) light which charges your compositions with the Sun’s qi (life force) energy.
This process is proven to enhance the quality of our compositions and preserves shelf life.
If you hold our bottles against the light, you can see the violet light.
Following ancient apothecary tradition, our bottles are purified with Myrrh + Frankincense smoke prior to filling to boost longevity of the composition and to bestow genius of spirit.
SLEEVES
Our outer packaging are printed on cardboard made from recycled paper and pulp from certified sustainable forests.
WAX SEALS
Our Herbin made sealing wax contains NO vinyl or plastic to make it pliable, and has been made by the same Parisian sealing wax maker since 1600 for the Kings and Queens of Europe.
TISSUE PAPER
We use acid free tissue paper manufactured made from recycled paper and pulp from certified sustainable forests. It is dyed with water based botanical inks and is compostable or can be recycled.
POST BOXES
Our postage boxes are recycled cardboard and are made in Australia. They are compostable or can be recycled.
PACKAGING TAPE
We use Kraft paper tape made from recycled paper and pulp from certified sustainable forests.
COURIERS
We use Sendle.com, which is Australia's first 100% carbon neutral shipping company. It will take longer, but hey, what's the rush. Check their credentials here
IN THE FUTURE
We are working on replacing all closures with biodegradable options. It's not a fast process, and you can help us in the interim by ordering your bottle with a simple aluminium screw top instead of a dropper or lotion pump. We happily recycle your packaging if you want to send it back to us, and will give you $25 off your next purchase. Please contact christo@lepaar.com if you're interested to part take in this procedure.