Econette
Looking after our future through sustainable, innovative eco packaging solutions.
At Unette, we are deeply committed to environmental responsibility. That's why we developed Econette, a range of packaging solutions to significantly reduce plastic waste.
These innovative tubes are meticulously designed to ensure minimal environmental impact, offering practical and eco-conscious alternative solutions for your liquid products.
What Problem are we trying to solve?
Plastic is everywhere. Useful and convenient, it’s also a massive pollution problem. Wildlife becomes ensnared in discarded plastic and microplastics are eaten by ocean creatures. Much of the UK’s plastic waste is dumped and burned overseas, affecting people’s health. To stop this, we must produce less plastic in the first place.
We have a responsibility to the world, the country, future generations.
80% less plastic and up to 50% cost savings
For a more conscious packaging option our Tear n Tuck tubes offer 80% less plastic, compared to a standard screw cap tube. Switching to our tubes offers less product and plastic wastage and because we use so much less plastic – it costs less as well. What is not to like?
Reduce single-use plastic tax
Tax on plastic packaged products can soar with the Packaging Waste Directive. Our formats can help reduce your single-use plastic tax, making the margins on your products healthier!
Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability and corporate responsibility are a key factor in product packaging and a major consideration in the purchasing decision. Switching to our unique packaging formats delivers the credentials as the 'conscious choice'
Tear n Tuck is a reclosable, low-plastic alternative to traditional screw-cap tubes. The neatly tucked end provides a secure seal with no leakage, even under pressure, making it a dependable option for applications where resealing is essential. With a significant reduction in material and transport impact, it delivers sustainability without compromising convenience.
- Up to 80% less plastic vs screw-cap tubes
- Simple reclosable design with zero leakage
- Lightweight for lower transport impact
- Ideal for products requiring multiple uses
- Efficient, compact storage compared with rigid packaging
- Particularly strong intention to purchase from younger buyers
Our Child Resistant tube is designed for products that demand secure handling and reliable protection. Opening requires cutting the tip with scissors, preventing young children from accessing the contents. Despite its safety features, the pack remains extremely lightweight — providing exceptional plastic savings and reduced transport emissions compared to rigid bottle formats.
- Up to 85% plastic reduction (1.2g vs 8.2g bottle)
- Child-resistant opening for safety compliance
- Significantly lower transport weight & volume
- Suitable for liquids, creams, gels
- Durable, compact and easy to store
Our tubes provide convenient, lightweight alternatives to large plastic bottles. They are the perfect solution for concentrated refills, which can also be sent in letterbox friendly postal boxes for subscription services. Saving plastic across all concentrate liquids such as detergents, cleaning products and even cordial drinks!
- Ideal for concentrates
- Replace bulky trigger packs
- No hardening like rigid cartridges
- Reclosable & child-resistant options
- Lightweight, low-waste format
We have all been there, purchasing a large plastic cartridge of silicone sealant or similar - use it once, then when we go to use it again it’s all gone hard and we have to throw it out. All of this plastic ends up in landfill. Our Tear Top Tubes provide the perfect solution of smaller amounts of product in one tube, with the ability to direct the product where you need to, and no wastage. Up to 80% plastic reduction and less product wastage!
- Use exactly what you need
- Multipack alternative to large cartridges
- Mono-PE & Mono-PP recyclable options
- High-barrier laminate available
- Premium look with controlled dispensing
Our commitment to sustainability and the environment
Carbon Neutral
Our head office saw the installation of solar panels all across our roofline, which made our office and manufacturing facility Carbon Neutral since 2020. We believe our role in a sustainable future needs an ongoing commitment.
Lower Carbon Emissions
Our packaging solutions not only offer a huge reduction in plastic, but the transportation costs are dramatically reduced. For example, 5000 screw cap tubes would take the area of 1 full pallet. 5000 tubes would be one simple roll of laminate delivered to us. So less space, less pallets and less transport leads to lower carbon emissions
The revolution in sustainable liquid packaging.
Econette offers high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing eco-friendly tube packaging. These solutions can reduce plastic waste by up to 80% helping you to make a step-change in achieving your sustainability and corporate responsibility goals.
Econette is not just a packaging solution; it's our contribution to a more sustainable future. We've combined the convenience and flexibility of traditional tube packaging with the critical need for sustainability. With Econette, you are choosing a future of sustainable tube packaging - an option that respects the planet without compromising quality or functionality. Make the switch to Econette today and join us in leading the change towards sustainable packaging solutions.
