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Navigating the sea of eco-friendly packaging options for Seadragon Organic has been a meticulous journey. Balancing durability, aesthetics and the environmental impacts presented a unique challenge, as none of the options in 2025 are ‘perfect’.
I hope to offer bio-plastic tubes from late 2025
I have always loved the luxurious feel of glass jars. My initial thought was that glass could be the perfect solution, since it can be recycled indefinitely—at least in theory. But as I dug deeper, I realised how much energy is required to manufacture and recycle glass. Then I looked at aluminium tubes, which seemed promising until I discovered that skincare formulas can interact with the metal. To prevent this, the tubes must be lined with plastic. That plastic lining means the tubes are generally not recyclable in Australia.
I also explored plant-based plastic options, hoping they would be a greener alternative. Yet many of these materials can take up to 100 years to break down—or only degrade when returned to the manufacturer for specific composting treatments. In other words, “biodegradable” can sometimes be just another form of greenwashing. Sadly, most cosmetic packaging in Australia—an estimated 10,000 tonnes per year—still ends up in landfill.
This exploration made me realise how often we rely on complex, multi-layered packaging that is too small or contains mixed materials (like plastic and bamboo, or plastic and metal) to be accepted in regular kerbside recycling. Pumps and sprayers, for example, are almost always destined for landfill due to their mixed components. I wanted a solution that would be uncomplicated for customers—something that would not force anyone to wonder which bin to use or whether the packaging would actually be recycled or end up in landfill.
Through this process, it became clear that we need to do more than just select a “green” material. We need to reduce the overall waste footprint and choose simple, easily recyclable options. That goal led me to look for truly sustainable and straightforward packaging—a solution that aligns with my vision of minimising landfill contributions while still delivering effective, high-quality packaging.
That is why I have selected bio-plastic tubes for my skincare products. Plastic that is infused with plant material that allows the plastic to breakdown in landfill within 6 to 10 years.
I will continue to review packaging options as new materials become commercially available, and I hope to collaborate with an Australian company that is developing a 100% plastic-free bio-polymer made from kelp—one designed to biodegrade in landfill. If successful, it will represent an exciting step forward in reducing cosmetic packaging waste and creating a truly sustainable system.
I was disillusioned by the advertising strategies of other brands that intentionally mislead consumers about the green status of their products, so I formulated and created a brand with authenticity at its core.
Let's be honest, the beauty industry is fill of misleading information, intended to hide the truth about fossil fuel derived ingredients and products that do not contain enough active ingredients to see results. Seadragon Organic offers proof of sustainability and clinical studies to back beauty claims.
Creatively plays a large part of the development of every Seadragon Organic product. The creation of my products requires high levels of creativity whilst harnessing green chemistry principles.
Seadragon Organic is independently third party audited twice yearly by Australian Certified Organic, so you know the products and packaging are held to the highest international standards.
After four years as a product developer I returned to tertiary study to become a qualified cosmetic chemist to ensure I knew the latest advances in organic skincare formulation.
When you take away all possible ingredients that are either directly derived from fossil fuels or have a fossil fuels component the remaining ingredients list is clean, pure, and sustainable.
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