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How do I test a metal-free pump with my formula?
A practical guide to testing a metal-free pump with your formula, covering pump performance, formula stability, package integrity and transit.
How do I switch my products to metal-free pumps? A step-by-step plan
Switching to metal-free pumps is a manageable project. This step-by-step plan covers audits, product matching, testing, line trials, claims and rollout.
Which metal-free pumps and sprayers hold up to e-commerce shipping?
Parcel shipping is hard on dispensers. Here is what makes a metal-free pump or sprayer e-commerce ready, and which APG options are built for it.
How do I make accurate recyclable claims on my packaging?
Accurate recyclable claims name the part, reflect real recycling access and are backed by evidence. Use this guide and checklist to get yours right.
What does APR recognition mean for pumps and sprayers?
APR recognition is independent evidence that a pump or sprayer design works with recycling. Here is what it means and what it does not.
All-plastic vs mono-material packaging: what's the difference?
Every mono-material pump is all-plastic, but not every all-plastic pump is mono-material. Here is what each term means and when to choose it.
Are pumps and sprayers recyclable? How they are sorted and recycled
Follow a pump or sprayer from the recycling bin to new plastic, and learn which design choices help it make it through.
Why do metal springs make pumps hard to recycle?
Most lotion pumps hide a steel spring that recycling systems struggle with. Here is why it matters and how all-plastic pumps remove the problem.
Which metal-free pump works best for serums and thin formulas?
Treatment pumps dispense small, precise doses for serums and foundations. Learn how all-plastic versions work and how they compare with airless and droppers.
Should I use an all-plastic dropper or a glass dropper?
A side-by-side look at all-plastic and glass droppers, with guidance on when each fits your oil or serum and what to test before switching.
What should brands know about metal-free airless bottles?
Airless bottles protect formulas from air and empty well. Here is how metal-free and mono-material airless designs work, and what to check before you switch.
What should I know about metal-free foaming pumps for soaps and cleansers?
How all-plastic foam pumps make lather, which formulas suit them, and what brands should test before switching their soaps and cleansers.