Over-the-counter (OTC) wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, supplements (VMS), and oral health items are often packaged in sachets, stick packs, and strip packs. These packaging types rely on multi-material laminates to provide the high moisture and oxygen barriers required for product stability and shelf life. However, this combination of materials makes the packaging difficult or impossible to recycle using current infrastructure. As consumer demand for OTC and wellness products continues to grow globally, the environmental impact of their packaging becomes increasingly significant.  

New materials or packaging formats that maintain essential barrier properties while enabling recyclability or compostability within existing waste systems could play a meaningful role in advancing sustainability goals across the health and wellness industry.