By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor03.29.22
Desert Harvest, a dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in concentrated aloe extracts, announced its plans to phase out single-use plastic bottles for all of its supplements by the end of 2022. To accomplish this, the company will package all of its supplements in plant-based compostable bags, beginning with its Super-Strength Aloe Vera capsules, a supplement which targets symptoms of chronic bladder pain and interstitial cystitis.
The company will offer consumers refillable, rechargeable, Bluetooth-enabled smart bottles, which can connect to an app that tracks pill usage, pushes refill reminders, and more. For these bottles, which have an estimated lifespan of five years, the company will run a recycling program to address their minimal impact.
“When discussing the smart bottle, many people brought up how useful this could be for people who might have issues remembering to take their supplements,” Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, said. “An app which can track usage creates a layer of accountability beyond convenience, which could be great for elder care … Even in clinic
The company will offer consumers refillable, rechargeable, Bluetooth-enabled smart bottles, which can connect to an app that tracks pill usage, pushes refill reminders, and more. For these bottles, which have an estimated lifespan of five years, the company will run a recycling program to address their minimal impact.
“When discussing the smart bottle, many people brought up how useful this could be for people who might have issues remembering to take their supplements,” Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, said. “An app which can track usage creates a layer of accountability beyond convenience, which could be great for elder care … Even in clinic
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