Yes, the packaging can be reused if hygiene rules are followed. Before each new filling, the bottle must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent microbiological contamination and any impact on the stability of the new product. For disinfection we recommend using, for example, isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, which you can find in the Handymade range, for example the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol or Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný. After disinfection, allow the packaging to dry completely before refilling it.

The glass pharmaceutical bottle is particularly suitable for concentrated preparations where protection from light and precise dosing of small volumes are important. It is often used for packaging facial serums, active solutions, oil blends, aromatherapeutic drops, special laboratory solutions or individually prepared formulations. Thanks to its smaller volume, it is also practical for trial batches and product samples intended for customers or for internal testing.

Before reuse, it is advisable to first rinse the pharmaceutical bottle thoroughly with a residual medium that is compatible with the original filling, then wash it with a suitable cleaning agent and warm water. After mechanical cleaning, we recommend rinsing and disinfecting the packaging with alcohol, for example with the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol or Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný. After disinfection, allow the bottle to drain freely and dry completely at room temperature so that no moisture remains inside that could affect the new filling.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend recycling it in accordance with the material composition specified in the product parameters. The glass part of the bottle can usually be sorted into the container designated for glass, and it is advisable to remove any product residues. The cap or other plastic or metal components should be sorted into the appropriate containers according to the material type. Always check the exact recycling recommendations in the parameter table of the specific product on Handymade and follow the local waste-sorting rules in your municipality or city.

To select a suitable bottle, jar or pharmaceutical bottle, you can use the advanced filter, which is located at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging category. In the advanced filter it is possible to combine several parameters at once – for example, neck type, size, colour and packaging material. This allows you to quickly find packaging compatible with specific closures or dispensing components and at the same time tailor the design and volume to the needs of your product.