Spectra Packaging

Plastic bottles and caps for the cosmetics industry

Spectra Packaging is a leading UK manufacturer of plastic bottles and caps for the cosmetics industry. Since forming in 2008, the business has nurtured the trust of renowned high-street brands such as Lush Cosmetics, Boots, M&S, Molton Brown, and Liz Earle, thanks to a relentless commitment to quality and eco-conscious practices.

Located in Suffolk, Spectra's 104,000 sq. ft. facility is a testament to an unwavering dedication to sustainability. With 1,700 solar panels, energy-efficient machinery, and a focus on recycled materials, we are actively reducing our environmental impact. By prioritising recycled materials and offering guidance on sustainable alternatives, Spectra promotes responsible packaging solutions, assuring brands that partnering with us is a step towards a greener future.

Spectra's involvement in the Prevented Ocean Plastics (POP) programme is not just about reducing our environmental footprint. It's about fostering development and empowering communities, making a tangible difference by utilising discarded plastics from vulnerable regions and supporting local recycling initiatives. Since introducing POP into its recycled plastic supply chain, the company has helped divert around 50 million plastic bottles from entering oceans at the forefront of ocean plastic pollution.

The firm's ongoing mandatory 'recycled content' initiatives encourage and support brands to minimise virgin plastic content in their product packaging, with a standard inclusion of 30% in all products, with plans to move to 55% in the future. Spectra's commitment to sustainability, exemplified through its operations and product offerings, positions us as a visionary in the industry. By championing eco-friendly practices and social impact, we are setting a compelling example for the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

Spectra's in-house services include:

• An extensive range of standard designs
• Design and custom moulding solutions
• Environmentally Responsible Packaging
• Decoration and finishing
• Colour matching