At EquiPacs, your horse is at the centre of everything we do—but so is someone else: Mother Nature. Our packaging might appear simple at first glance, but behind the scenes, a lot of thought has gone into making it as sustainable as possible. Let us take you through the journey of our eco-friendly approach.
From the start, we knew we wanted to create something truly different. Our daily serving supplement Pacs are the first of their kind, designed to make feeding your horse easy, accurate, and stress-free. Perfect for competition days or busy livery yards, they provide peace of mind for owners and efficiency for yard workers, ensuring every horse gets exactly what they need.
But we didn’t stop there. We set out to create a Pac that was not only practical but also environmentally conscious. The result? Our Kraft Paper Pacs, lined with PLA, a renewable alternative to traditional plastics made from corn starch. This layer provides a waterproof barrier to keep supplements fresh while allowing the Pacs to be heat-sealed for extra protection.
The best part? Our Pacs are fully recyclable or compostable. We’re even conducting an active study to determine how effectively they compost on muck heaps—stay tuned for updates!
Once the Pacs are ready, they need to reach you in packaging that aligns with our eco-conscious ethos. That’s why we use stock-sized shipping boxes in a variety of sizes. Choosing stock sizes reduces the need for custom manufacturing and helps minimise waste.
While we’d love to offer flashy printed boxes adorned with our galloping horse logo, we’ve consciously chosen not to. Why? Elaborate printing uses large amounts of ink and resources, often outside of our control. Instead, we stick to humble, unbranded brown boxes paired with kraft paper tape—even our logo tape is kraft paper! This ensures our boxes remain fully recyclable, unlike plastic or reinforced tapes, which can ruin the recycling process if not removed.
To personalise your experience, we’ve introduced “Made For” labels on the front of each box, so you’ll always know which EquiPacs are yours. Additionally, we’ve begun stamping our boxes with eco-friendly, soya-based inks to thank you for your support in making sustainable choices.
For those who prefer supplements in more traditional packaging, we’ve got you covered—with a sustainable twist, of course. Our one-off supplements are sent in biodegradable bags with kraft paper ties, fully compostable and free from plastic.
Need a scoop? We offer paper cup alternatives where possible, and plastic scoops are included only when required. Even our brown boxes are designed to double as feed room storage, helping to reduce waste in every way we can.
At EquiPacs, we’re constantly striving to make eco-conscious decisions without compromising on quality or presentation. From compostable Pacs to thoughtful shipping solutions, every small effort contributes to a greener future for our planet—and a brighter future for your horse.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, we can make a difference, one Pac at a time.