Trivium aluminium Bubble Tree refill bottle wins Pac Global award
Trivium Packaging has received the best in class Pac Global Award in the category of package innovation in technical design for its refillable bottles, used in the Bubble Tree Refillable Bubble System. They are refillable and sustainable bubble bottles that will be manufactured and sold in the US.
Trivium worked with Bubble Tree to develop the refillable, aluminium bubble bottle with an ergonomic grip that would contain the bubble’s eco-friendly formula and work efficiently with the easy-to-use refillable solution which is released through a pouring spout, into the refillable vessel, allowing children to fill their bottles independently. The sustainable product also needed to work with a wand integrated into the cap to keep hands clean.
“We’re thrilled to see Bubble Tree’s innovative packaging recognised, putting the spotlight on a new use for our premium aluminium packaging solutions.” said Trivium’s vice president of Sustainability, Jenny Wassenaar. “Every step towards a more sustainable future matters. Throughout the process, the focus of the packaging has been to reduce the use of single-use plastic and ensure the availability of material resources for generations to come.”
The bottle is made using an impact extrusion manufacturing process, commonly used to produce aerosol-type containers. The production team at Trivium Packaging in Youngstown, Ohio, US created the ergonomic shape combined with the “soft touch” over varnish.
The Bubble Tree kit turns a wasteful activity into a more sustainable one. The refillable bubble system creates an opportunity for parents to discuss the “three R’s” (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle), instilling an eco-conscience mindset at an early age.
“It’s an honour to be recognised by the Pac Global Awards for our innovative and sustainable packaging. Our ergonomic, refillable aluminium bottles were intentionally designed, keeping the consumer experience at the forefront, while contributing to a healthier planet, reducing plastic waste, and offering a fully recyclable, durable, and attractive vessel that can be reused endlessly. Trivium’s focus on sustainability and innovative expertise brought the vision we had for our bottles to life, exceeding our expectations.” said Bubble Tree founder and CEO Geoffrey Wasserman.
The bubble formulation excludes harmful chemicals used in some bubble products such as parabens, phthalate, sulfates, diethanolamine, formaldehyde, and nonylphenol ethoxylate.
