Product Packaging
At Ahlife®, we take a considered approach to packaging, choosing solutions that help reduce unnecessary waste and make greater use of recycled materials where possible. As better options become available, we will continue to review and refine the packaging choices behind our orders.
We primarily use POLLAST!C™ mailers made from 100 percent Ocean Bound Plastic rescued from coastal communities throughout Southeast Asia, where this waste is at greater risk of entering the environment and reaching the ocean. By repurposing Ocean Bound Plastic, we support cleaner coastlines and oceans, strengthen local waste recovery efforts, and contribute to meaningful community impact. Our mailers are designed to be recycled with soft plastics where collection programs exist, and we continue refining our packaging choices over time as better options become available. Our packaging is supported by carbon footprint reduction measures and offsetting initiatives through our packaging partner.
What is Ocean Bound Plastic?
Ocean Bound Plastic refers to plastic waste that is considered at high risk of entering the ocean. To be certified as Ocean Bound Plastic, the material must meet three key criteria:
• Abandoned or improperly discarded, meaning it has been, or would have been, left in the environment without recovery.
• Collected from areas with limited formal waste management, where infrastructure to collect, dispose of, or recycle plastic waste may be limited.
• Located within 50 kilometres of a coastline, where plastic has a higher likelihood of reaching the ocean without intervention.
By recovering and repurposing Ocean Bound Plastic, we help prevent plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean while supporting coastal communities involved in collection and recovery. We encourage you to recycle or repurpose this packaging where possible to help extend its life.
To learn more about Ocean Bound Plastic, POLLAST!C™, and source traceability, visit the following resources: