How We're Making Our Baby Skincare Bottles More Sustainable
When parents choose baby skincare, the focus is often on what goes inside the bottle. Gentle ingredients, natural formulations and products that are suitable for delicate skin naturally come first.
But what about the bottle itself?
Packaging plays an important role in a product's environmental footprint, and it's something we're continually working to improve at Kokoso Baby. From the materials we use to how our bottles can be reused and recycled, every decision is made with the aim of reducing waste and creating products that are kinder to the planet little ones will grow up in.
So, what makes a baby bottle more eco-friendly?
1. Choosing Recycled Materials Over Virgin Plastic
One of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of packaging is to use recycled materials instead of creating new plastic from scratch.
That's why our Gentle Hair & Body Wash and Coconut Oil Baby Lotion bottles are made from 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic™.
Prevented Ocean Plastic™ is plastic collected from coastlines at risk of entering the ocean. Rather than becoming marine pollution, it is collected, recycled and transformed into new packaging materials.
By giving existing plastic a second life, we help reduce demand for virgin plastic while supporting efforts to prevent ocean pollution.
2. Designing for Recyclability
Even the most sustainable packaging has to be considered at the end of its life.
A truly circular approach means thinking about what happens after a product has been used. Can the packaging be recycled? Is it easy for consumers to dispose of responsibly?
Our bottles are fully recyclable, including the pump, making it easier for families to keep materials in circulation and out of landfill.
3. Encouraging Reuse Through Refills
Recycling is important, but reusing packaging can be even more effective.
That's why we created our 500ml refill packs, allowing families to refill and reuse their existing bottles rather than replacing them each time.
Our refill packs:
- Use 80% less plastic
- Refill 2.5 bottles
- Help reduce packaging waste over time
- Are fully recyclable at large supermarkets, including the ant-choke safety cap
For busy families, it's a simple way to make a more sustainable choice without changing their routine.
4. Going Beyond the Bottle
At Kokoso Baby, we believe sustainability doesn't stop with packaging.
Through our partnerships with Greenspark and Plastic Bank, every bottle purchased on our website helps fund the recovery of ocean-bound plastic from vulnerable coastal communities.
This initiative sits alongside our use of Prevented Ocean Plastic™ packaging and forms part of our wider commitment to helping reduce plastic pollution.
Together, these actions allow every purchase to contribute to positive environmental impact.
Small Choices, Meaningful Impact
No single bottle can solve the world's environmental challenges. Sustainability is about making better choices, one step at a time.
For us, that means:
🌊 Using 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic™ bottles
♻️ Designing packaging that is fully recyclable
🔄 Offering refill solutions that reduce plastic use
💙 Supporting the recovery of ocean-bound plastic through Plastic Bank
Each step is part of a broader commitment to creating products that are gentle for babies and more thoughtful for the planet.
Designed for the World They'll Grow Up In
As a family business, everything we do is inspired by the next generation.
We know parents want products that care for their baby's delicate skin. Increasingly, they also want sustainable baby skincare that reflects their values and helps protect the environment their children will inherit.
That's why we're committed to continually improving our packaging, reducing waste and finding better ways to tread lightly on the Earth.
Because caring for little ones today also means caring for their tomorrow.
