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Australian Wholesale Oils Sustainability Actions

Switched to recyclable mailers

In 2021, AWO changed the way it ships smaller orders. A partner article says it moved away from bubble-lined mailers and started using Jiffy Padded Bags, which are made from recycled newspaper and can be recycled again. The change was meant to cut packaging waste and reduce damage in transit. The same article says larger orders use shipping cartons with void fill to keep products from moving around. This is a packaging change, not a full life-cycle assessment, but it does show a practical step to reduce plastic use in shipping.

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Uses certified organic oils

AWO says it sells some products with Australian Certified Organic (ACO) certification, which means an outside body has checked that the organic claim meets set standards. It also says it does not label a product as organic unless it has been formally certified. That matters because it helps reduce vague or misleading claims. The company also offers Certificates of Analysis, which are documents that show what is in a product and help buyers check quality and safety. These steps are mainly about transparency and product trust.

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Improved packaging materials

AWO says its retail essential oils are packed in amber glass bottles with cardboard outer tubes, while carrier oils use BPA-free, recyclable amber PET plastic. BPA-free means the plastic does not contain bisphenol A, a chemical some people try to avoid. The company says this setup helps protect products, lowers freight costs, and reduces breakage. It also says bulk and ingredient packaging varies by product type, including glass, aluminium, plastic, and cardboard. This shows a packaging approach that tries to balance safety, cost, and recyclability.

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Shares product and safety details

AWO says it gives customers detailed product information, including ingredients, benefits, suggested uses, and safety guidance. It also says it supports buyers with information for small businesses and wholesale customers. This kind of disclosure can help people make more informed choices and use products more safely. The company also says it provides Certificates of Analysis on request, which can help buyers check product quality. These are transparency actions rather than direct environmental fixes, but they matter in sustainability because they make sourcing and product claims easier to verify.

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Supports habitat and water care

Related company Down Under Enterprises says it has planted eucalyptus trees along farm boundaries since 2018 to help create a koala corridor, which is a connected habitat that helps wildlife move safely and find food. It also says it uses a closed-loop water system with dams that collect irrigation runoff, filter it naturally, and return it for reuse. These are on-farm environmental actions aimed at biodiversity and water management. The source is the company’s own sustainability page, so the claims are self-reported rather than independently verified in the material provided.

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