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Refill & liquids packaging
Sustainable refill & liquid packaging
Spout and stand up pouches built for liquids, using far less material than a rigid bottle. Recyclable PCR for everyday refills, maximum-barrier structures for oils and spirits, with the format itself doing the heavy lifting on sustainability.
Less material
Superior product-to-package ratio vs a rigid bottle
Up to 70%
Post-consumer recycled content
100%
Customisable with zero off-the-shelf limitations
Customer stories
Trusted packaging for refills & liquids
From refill systems to oils and concentrates, our customers come to Grounded because a flexible pouch uses a fraction of the material a rigid bottle does, and they want that format advantage without leaks, failed seals or a sustainability claim they can't stand behind.
Why Grounded
A flexible alternative with material reductions
A refill pouch uses significantly less material than the rigid bottle it replaces, before recycled content is even counted. Liquids rule out compostables, so we start with the barrier your product needs, then build to your brand from there: material, finish, custom shapes and sizes, resealable spouts.
Durability and leak-proof engineering
Seals and spouts engineered to contain liquid reliably through filling, transit and repeated use, with no leakage.
User ergonomics
Spouts that pour clean and reseal, taps for larger formats, and closures specified around how your customer actually uses the product.
A win on material reduction
A flexible refill pouch replaces a rigid bottle using far less plastic, the clearest sustainability gain in the category, before recycled content is even counted.
Packaging
Products and specifications available
Spout and tap pouches built for liquids, using less material than a rigid bottle. Spouts for everyday refill and direct dispensing, taps for larger formats and gravity-fed pouring.
Spout pouch
Recyclable spout pouch
- Post-consumer recycled content
- Suitable for liquids, oils and cosmetics
- Mono-material recyclable
- Gravure printing: 10,000 units
- Digital printing: 5,000 units
Stand up pouch
Recyclable stand up pouch
- Carbon reduction
- Mono-material recyclable
- Fully customisable
- Gravure printing: 10,000 units
- Digital printing: 5,000 units
Compostable stand up pouch
- Made from plants
- Certified compostable
- Fully customisable
- Gravure printing: 10,000 units
- Digital printing: 5,000 units
Paper recyclable stand up pouch
- FSC Certified recycled paper
- Kerbside recyclable
- Fully customisable
- Gravure printing: 10,000 units
- Digital printing: 5,000 units
Materials, impact & price
Sustainable materials with verified impact
For refills and liquids the format is the sustainability story: a flexible pouch uses far less material than the rigid bottle it replaces, before recycled content is even counted. Liquids rule out compostables, and where oils or spirits need a maximum barrier.
We engineer spouts and structures that contain liquid reliably, then work with you to find the right sustainable spec for your product, your format and the market you sell into. You see the options together: the materials, their impact data and the price per unit, all in one conversation. No hidden trade-offs and no golden ticket, just informed decisions based on evidence.
Wastemade
Recyclable PCR laminate
PE-outer laminate, soft-plastics recyclable, up to 70% recycled content. The standard for everyday refill liquids.
Plantmade
Recyclable bio-based laminate
A plant-based origin story with better durability than compostable, recyclable in the PE stream, bio-based content.
Wastemade
Recyclable mono-material laminate
Maximum-barrier structures. For high-barrier liquids such as olive oil and spirits. AlOx, EVOH or foil, not recyclable, which we make clear up front.
Scope
See the full picture with Scope sustainability reporting & footprint calculator
The third-party verified system providing real-time carbon footprint, material circularity and end-of-life data for the optimal outcome. Carbon, recycled content, end-of-life and price per unit for each material, modelled for your format. Decide on the evidence, in one conversation.
Talk to us to see your options, impact, and price →Manufacturing certifications
Every claim, independently verified
The certifications on each material meet globally recognised standards for sustainability, traceability and safety. These are the standards Grounded holds as a business, so the partner behind your packaging stands up to the same scrutiny as the pack.
Compliance
Stay ahead of regulations
Stay ahead of tightening global packaging regulations.
Carbon data and reporting built in, not bolted on.
Meet and exceed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations with confidence.
Fulfilment
Fulfilment pathways that work for businesses
Choose the fulfilment pathway that works for your business. Whether you need speed, storage or supply-chain integration, we have a model to suit.
Direct delivery
We manufacture, ship and deliver straight to your door — cost-efficient and turnkey. Ideal if you already have storage. Lock in annual volume deals to push unit costs lower.
Storage and drawdown
Your stock, our global warehouses. We hold, manage and release inventory as you need it, smoothing cash flow and freeing up space. Self-serve portal for orders, tracking and billing.
Vendor direct supply
We position your packaging next to your third-party manufacturers. Vendors pull direct through a dedicated portal, or buy from us outright — shrinking lead times and simplifying your supply chain.
Global operations supported by world leading technology
Customer portal
Gain complete visibility and control
A single workspace to manage the entire packaging lifecycle. Monitor inventory, track shipments, manage delivery locations and review order activity in real time, while we partner with you on a leaner, faster, more sustainable supply chain.
Dashboard
Orders & shipments
Products
Impact
Compliance
Analytics
Got refill packaging questions? Here's the answers.
Why is a refill pouch more sustainable than a rigid bottle?
A refill pouch often uses less plastic than the equivalent rigid bottle, before recycled content is counted. Pouches also ship and store flat, cutting freight emissions and warehouse space, and can contain up to 70% PCR content.
Can refill and liquid packaging be recyclable?
Yes. Our refill spout pouches are typically made using a recyclable PE structure with up to 70% post-consumer recycled content, recyclable via soft-plastics collection. High-barrier liquids like olive oil and spirits sometimes need additional barrier structures. Some high barrier solutions cannot be made in recyclable materials, which we make clear up front.
Can liquid packaging be compostable?
No. Compostable films are moisture-sensitive by design, so liquid products degrade the pouch from the inside, and seams and spouts under liquid pressure need strength compostable materials cannot provide. Compostable suits dry products up to 1kg. For liquids, recyclable PCR with engineered leak-proof seams is the honest answer.
What's the difference between a spout and a tap pouch?
A spout pouch has a screw-cap spout for direct pouring and resealing, the standard for refills from 200ml to 2 litres. A tap pouch uses a dispensing tap for larger formats, typically 3 litres and up, giving controlled gravity-fed pouring, with one-way tap options that keep oils under vacuum for freshness.
Do I need special filling equipment, and are there minimum order quantities?
Most brands fill through the spout using standard liquid filling and capping equipment, their own or a co-packer's, and we match spout diameter to your filler. Pouches can also be supplied open for bottom filling. MOQs start at 6,000 units digital or 10,000 rotogravure, plus a one-off spout mould fee.
Ready to move from bottles to refills?
Spout and tap pouches that use far less material than rigid bottles, in recyclable PCR with the recycled content to back it. Trusted by Seed and Swisse.
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