Why We Chose Recycled Aluminum (and Why It Matters)
Because packaging shouldn’t cost the earth.

At My Neighbor’s, we think about what goes into our bottles just as much as the bottles themselves. That’s why our body wash & hand washes & new hand balms are now packaged in recycled aluminum vessels not plastic.

Why? Because aluminum, when recycled properly, is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. Unlike plastic, which degrades in quality with each use, aluminum can be infinitely recycled without losing strength or integrity. And yet, many brands still opt for virgin aluminum or worse single-use plastic.

The Problem With “New” Aluminum

Mining aluminum is anything but clean. To extract 1 ton of raw aluminum, it creates nearly 4 tons of toxic waste —polluting waterways and damaging ecosystems in countries like Brazil and regions across Africa. It's an environmental crisis hidden in plain sight.

So yes, talking about recycled aluminum might sound boring. But in reality? It’s a quiet revolution.

Why Aluminum > Plastic

Here’s why aluminum makes more sense—every time:

• Infinitely recyclable: Unlike plastic, it doesn’t degrade after use.

• Lower carbon footprint: Recycled aluminum uses up to 95% less energy than virgin aluminum.

• Free of microplastics: No leaching or breaking down in your shower.

• Refillable, durable, and shelf-worthy: Beautiful and built to last.

A Better Bottle and a Better Box

We're not stopping at the vessel. Soon, every product we ship will come in FSC-certified board cartons made from paper sourced from responsibly managed forests. That means:

• No single-use plastic wrap

• No foam or bubble mailers

• Just structured, recyclable boxes that reduce unnecessary waste while protecting your products in transit

By switching to FSC-certified packaging, we’re taking another step toward circularity minimizing our footprint and maximizing our care for the land we source from.

Small Shifts, Big Impact

Choosing recycled aluminum and certified paperboard may seem like a quiet detail but it’s a powerful one. It’s how we reduce extraction. It’s how we respect ecosystems. It’s how we build skincare that honors both your skin and the planet.

Because good packaging should feel just as intentional as what’s inside the jar.