Spectra and Bumboo partner to revolutionize packaging with POP and PCR reusable bottles
This initiative not only supports the shift toward refillable and reusable formats but also underscores the growing demand for packaging that actively diverts plastic from marine environments.
UK – Spectra Packaging and Bumboo have joined forces to launch a new line of reusable household cleaning bottles made entirely from Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.
The collaboration centres on Spectra’s 500ml Tall Boston bottle design, featuring a 28/410 neck finish and a trigger spray closure.
These bottles are manufactured using 100% recycled PET sourced from ocean-bound plastic waste, aligning with both companies’ shared mission to reduce environmental impact.
The translucent amber hue and minimalist one-pass print reinforce Bumboo’s clean, eco-conscious aesthetic.
Bumboo’s CEO, Rob Ingham, emphasized that the partnership reflects a mutual commitment to sustainability, stating, “We’re so excited about our new cleaning range, designed to help people clean their homes without compromising their health or the planet.”
“Our new cleaning range is designed to help people clean their homes without compromising their health or the planet.”
He added, “Partnering with Spectra Packaging was the perfect fit for us; their POP bottles align completely with our mission to reduce waste and create sustainable alternatives to everyday products.”
This initiative not only supports the shift toward refillable and reusable formats but also underscores the growing demand for packaging that actively diverts plastic from marine environments.
This partnership is particularly timely, as the market continues its shift toward refillable and reusable formats, driven by growing consumer concern about plastic pollution.
As of 2025, the global market is valued at approximately USD 47.7 billion and is projected to reach USD 59.2 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4.4% to 5.7%, depending on the source, according to a report by Grand View Research.
Recently, Spectra Packaging collaborated with Scottish Fine Soaps, a skincare company based in Scotland, to create luxury and sustainable bottles for their Sea Kelp range.
The Sea Kelp range features sea kelp sourced from Scotland’s coastline, renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The soap bottles, available in 300 mL and 500 mL sizes, are made from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) and Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) materials.
These materials are collected from coastal areas vulnerable to plastic pollution and repurposed into sustainable packaging.
Additionally, the bottles are compatible with a range of pump options, enhancing user convenience.
To reinforce Scottish Fine Soaps’ “luxury identity,” Spectra incorporated a colour gradient using a high-mesh screen process on natural and translucent bottles, giving the packaging a premium look.
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