Yes, this packaging can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are observed. Before every new filling, the bottle and the dropper must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to minimize the risk of microbial contamination. For disinfection we recommend using a suitable alcohol-based product, for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol intended for this purpose, which you can find in the Handymade range. After disinfection, let all parts dry completely and only then refill the packaging.

First rinse the bottle thoroughly with warm water and a suitable cleaning agent to remove residues of the previous formulation. We then recommend carrying out disinfection with alcohol – for example by using technical isopropyl alcohol or plant-based ethanol from the Handymade range. After rinsing with the disinfecting medium, let the glass and the dropper components air-dry in a clean environment. Only after they are completely dry is the packaging ready for reuse.

When selecting the closure or dropper, it is important to follow the technical parameters listed with the product, in particular the type and size of the neck. Within the packaging category on Handymade, compatible closures, droppers and dispensing components that have already been tested are available. Nevertheless, we recommend that every chosen combination is always practically tested with your specific formulation – check the sealing, the smoothness of dosing and the behaviour of the material during long-term contact with the product.

If you decide not to use the bottle and the dropper further, we recommend recycling them according to the material composition listed in the product parameters. The glass part of the bottle can, after emptying and basic cleaning, be sorted into the appropriate glass container. Other components, such as the plastic or rubber parts of the dropper, should, if possible, be separated according to the type of material, or disposed of in accordance with local rules for sorted waste. Before discarding, make sure that there are no significant product residues left in the packaging, so that the recycling process is not unnecessarily burdened.

To help you navigate, you can use the extended filter, which is available at the top of the page after clicking on the selected packaging category. In the extended filter you can clearly select parameters such as the type and size of the neck, the overall size of the packaging, the colour or the material. By combining these criteria, you will quickly narrow down the bottles, dropper vials, jars or pumps that best match the needs of your specific product and the packaging design.