Blog Archives | PLZ Corp Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:14:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.plzcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favicon-2-32x32.png Blog Archives | PLZ Corp 32 32 Celebrating Earth Day: Traveling the Road to a Sustainable Future https://www.plzcorp.com/blog/celebrating-earth-day-traveling-the-road-to-a-sustainable-future/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:30:23 +0000 https://www.plzcorp.com/?p=22499 On April 22, 1970, approximately 20 million Americans — nearly 10% of the U.S. population ...

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On April 22, 1970, approximately 20 million Americans — nearly 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This marked the first celebration of Earth Day and remains the largest environmental demonstration in history. More than 50 years later, Earth Day continues to serve as a reminder of the importance of environmental responsibility.

Sustainability is incredibly important at PLZ. For us, sustainability is not a simple destination; it’s a journey down the road of environmental responsibility, as we look to do more with less and to minimize our ecological impact. We believe we have an obligation to employ practices that help protect the long-term well-being of the communities that surround us. Here’s some ways how we create sustainable products without comprising quality, performance, or price:

  • Waste Reduction: Many of our manufacturing facilities maintain various programs to reduce, recycle or beneficially reuse our operational waste, limiting the waste we send to landfills.
  • Aerosol Recycling and Education: PLZ is committed to sharing information about proper aerosol recycling and disposal methods. We collaborate with customers and industry groups to improve sustainable end-of-life management for consumers and reduce packaging waste. We have educated recycling companies as well as consumers on the proper recycling of aerosol packaging.
  • Sustainable Product Development: We are constantly exploring ways to enhance the sustainability of our products, including the responsible sourcing of materials, and optimizing formulations for environmental safety.

In recognition for our commitment, PLZ Corp was honored with recognition as a Green Business of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group, and our ESG initiatives received acclaim with an International Stevie Award. While PLZ is still on its journey to better, more sustainable operations, these honors give us the credibility to spread word throughout the industry that sustainable product development, responsible reuse of materials, and optimized energy management all are possible in North American manufacturing.

At PLZ, we consider the full life cycle of every product we help bring to market. Whether you’re developing a new idea or refining an existing one, our team is here to support you with sustainable solutions that align with your goals.

Let’s build a better future together. Start a conversation at www.plzcorp.com/contact-us

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Summer Hair Care Essentials https://www.plzcorp.com/blog/summer-hair-care-essentials/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:43:30 +0000 https://www.plzcorp.com/?p=17942 Summer is a time to relax and have fun, a season for flip flops and ...

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Summer is a time to relax and have fun, a season for flip flops and barbecues. For most people, the long days and rising temperatures also mean more time at the pool, at the beach, and in the sun. But while the outdoor air offers a refreshing break from the norm, the effects of the heat, water, and humidity can wreak havoc on your hair.

PLZ Personal Care Solutions experts understand the ins and outs of developing hair care solutions for every texture, length, and hue of hair. With a wide range of options that span from natural formulations to ethically-sourced ingredients, a partnership with PLZ Personal Care Solutions gives you the reach to create industry-dominating hair care products that ensure beautiful locks.

Download our Summer Hair Care Essentials infographic for a breakdown of the latest product development trends and opportunities for ensuring healthy and stylish hair all summer long.

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Genius Behind the Glamour https://www.plzcorp.com/blog/genius-behind-the-glamour/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:07:43 +0000 https://www.plzcorp.com/?p=17350 At PLZ Personal Care Solutions, we specialize in partnering with brands to continually create new ...

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At PLZ Personal Care Solutions, we specialize in partnering with brands to continually create new personal care and beauty products that meet the needs of their ever-evolving customer base. For this reason, we have our fingertips on the pulse on the latest product development and market drivers—helping the brands that people love, and those they’ll soon discover, ride the waves of change through constant product innovation.

In today’s competitive retail environment, consumers are more educated about the impacts of ingredients on their skin and hair, and they’re much more interested in new formulations that address their specific concerns. They want to buy products that keep pace with science on both the health and wellness and environmental fronts. They also expect to find products tailored to their diverse needs.

This desire for more natural, personalized choices in personal care dates back several years. With the COVID-19 pandemic, people were forced to stay home, attempt DIY beauty regimes and solutions, and rethink their relationships with the products they buy. In addition, personal responsibility for consumption and reducing waste rose to top of mind. These factors trickled into consumer awareness and purchasing behaviors.

Secrets to Driving Personal Care Innovation and Success

With these factors in mind, what’s the secret to keeping your product line fresh and relevant, even as “relevance” continues to change?

  • Aligning Agility and Personalization with Consumer Trends: To start, it’s very important to work with formulation experts and prioritize new product development efforts that emphasize agility and personalization, while synchronizing product launches with trending concerns. Through our established supplier networks and offerings, we help our customers freshen their brands with new or modified formulations that address emerging consumer expectations and speed up their sourcing and production timelines.
  • Keeping Costs Down: Amid unpredictable economics and inflation, cost control is another initiative for many companies who are looking for ways to make their products more affordably. Margins can be sharpened with changes in packaging, formulations, inner and outer cartons, sourcing and buying power.  Clients can benefit from the purchasing power that PLZ offers as a product developer and manufacturer serving many brands and categories.
  • Standing out with Packaging and Dispensing Innovation: Dispensing capabilities and packaging can play a major role in brand identity and innovation as well. Today, packaging is trending toward more visual communication of brand assets, with less text. For this reason, some customers are opting for uniquely shaped bottles and other twists that add a special feel and branding power to existing, reformulated or brand-new products that catch consumer’s eyes.

Why PLZ Personal Care Solutions?

Our customers find that working with PLZ Personal Care Solutions is their best bet to stay on top of these and other factors affecting the success or failure of their personal care products. This is because, first and foremost, we are experts in formulation. We also provide packaging that not only works and sells but raises the bar to exceed consumers’ desire for new and innovative dispensing capabilities for the products they love.

Adding to this, we pay close attention to the little things – as well as the big ones – to make every product special for every client. We work with some brilliant entrepreneurs, with fantastic ideas – and we help them successfully bring their brainstorms to market through our unmatched service. We also stay on top of regulatory changes and material resources so that we can help guide our customers on compliance, supply chain dynamics, and steady sourcing to maintain production through the fluctuations in today’s volatile global environment.

In closing, no matter where you are in your product development, production, or merchandising process, PLZ Personal Care Solutions offers the expertise you need to evaluate all the variables. We operate as partners—helping you design your products from the start and bring them all the way to market.

Whether you are looking to freshen your brand with new formulations, speed your sourcing and production timelines, or address emerging consumer needs and expectations, you can always rely on PLZ. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to discuss “what’s new” with your PLZ Personal Care Solutions representative. Contact us to connect!

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Capitalize on coming demand with the right contract filler https://www.plzcorp.com/blog/partners-for-profit/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:29 +0000 https://www.plzcorp.com/?p=16136 Choosing the right contract filling partner is a critical decision that can significantly impact the ...

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Choosing the right contract filling partner is a critical decision that can significantly impact the quality, safety, and efficiency of your final product. To meet the coming demand, you need great partners, ready to help you fill those orders and build revenue with expertise and efficiency.

Consider these attributes when choosing a contract filler for your aerosol or liquid product:

  1. Capabilities: Make sure the company you select has the capacity to meet your production needs and that they have the necessary equipment and expertise to fill your specific product.
  2. Character: Look for a contract filler with a good reputation and a track record of success. You can check online reviews, ask for references, and research the company’s history and experience.
  3. Compliance: It is important to select a contract filler that is compliant with all relevant regulations and standards. This includes compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as compliance with FDA regulations for products that will be sold in the United States.
  4. Quality Control: Be sure to ask about the contract filler’s quality control processes and procedures to ensure that they are using the latest technology and methods to maintain crucial consistency and quality.

PLZ is a contract filling leader, with the expertise of talented chemists and sophisticated regulatory specialists who formulate products that meet the demands of customers and regulations alike.

Let PLZ be your partner of choice for your company’s aerosol and liquid projects. With our variety of packaging choices, sizes and solutions, liquid and non-liquid formulas, we can personalize our offerings to meet your brand’s unique requirements and keep you competitive. Our manufacturing locations in the US and Canada are ready to meet your needs.

By forging a partnership with PLZ Corp, you are entrusting your specialized packaging needs to a proven industry leader, ensuring the safe and efficient packaging of your products with the highest standards of quality.

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