Eco-Friendly Supplements Backed by Purpose-Driven Packaging

At ITL Health, we believe wellness shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense. As a proudly Canadian company, we manufacture all our supplements right here in Canada using the highest-quality ingredients and cleanest production standards.

But our commitment doesn’t stop at product quality. Environmental sustainability is woven into every part of our business—from ingredient sourcing to how we package and ship your supplements. We’re constantly working to reduce our footprint and build a better future, one step at a time.

Sustainable Supplement Packaging That Works for You and the Planet

Packaging waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges in the supplement industry. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to reduce our packaging footprint while keeping your supplements safe, shelf-stable, and effective.

We use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for all our packaging. Here’s why:

• Widely recyclable – HDPE is accepted at recycling centres worldwide

• Food-grade and durable – It holds up to heat and freezing, making it ideal for supplements

• Lightweight – It requires far less energy to produce and transport than glass

According to the International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, a glass bottle must be reused 20 times to match the carbon footprint of a single recycled HDPE bottle.

Why We Don’t Use Glass

Glass may seem eco-friendly on the surface, but the environmental cost is high. It takes significantly more energy to produce and transport, and it’s made from sand—a finite resource being extracted at unsustainable rates, leading to environmental damage and increased flood risks in affected regions.

HDPE, while not perfect, currently provides the best balance of recyclability, energy efficiency, and product protection. And we're actively researching biodegradable packaging options that meet our standards for safety and sustainability.

100% Vegan Supplements for a Lower Carbon Footprint

All of our supplements are 100% vegan—including our vitamin D3 and K2—because plant-based ingredients have a much smaller environmental impact than animal-derived alternatives.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, animal agriculture contributes 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions—nearly on par with the transportation sector, which ranges from 15–20%.

Animal agriculture is also a leading cause of deforestation, water pollution, and soil degradation. Choosing vegan supplements is a powerful way to support your health—and the planet.

Our Commitment to Ongoing Environmental Action

Environmental responsibility is a core value at ITL Health. We’re not waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect solution—we’re already taking action. That means:

• Regularly reviewing our processes and operations to make them as sustainable and environmentally responsible as possible

• Investing in more energy-efficient equipment

• Seeking out lower-impact materials and packaging

• Exploring new ways to minimize waste and emissions

We’re proud of what we’ve done so far—but we know there’s more work to do. Our goal is to become carbon neutral within the next few years, and we’re actively taking the steps to get there.

How You Can Help

1. Reuse Your Tubs
Our HDPE tubs are food-safe, durable, and perfect for reusing. Store leftovers, pack lunches, organize your junk drawer, corral your craft supplies—the options are endless.

2. Ask Your Local Health Store About Refills
We’d love to offer MAG365 as a refillable supplement option, but most health stores aren’t equipped for it yet. If you’d like to see it happen, let your local store know. Refill programs only become reality when there’s enough demand.

Small Company. Big Impact.

At ITL Health, we’re more than a supplement company—we’re a purpose-driven brand that puts people and the planet first. Proudly made in Canada, our products deliver results without compromise—and we’re always looking for ways to do better.

 

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SOURCES & CITATIONS

1. Carbon footprint of glass vs plastic (HDPE)
International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
"Life cycle assessment of drinking water alternatives and consumer behavior"
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11367-020-01804-x

2. Sand is a limited resource causing environmental damage
UN Environment Programme – Sand and Sustainability: 10 Strategic Recommendations to Avert a Crisis
https://www.unep.org/resources/report/sand-and-sustainability-10-strategic-recommendations-avert-crisis

3. Animal agriculture emissions (14.5%)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock
https://www.fao.org/3/i3437e/i3437e.pdf

4. Transportation sector emissions comparison
Our World in Data – CO₂ emissions from transport
https://ourworldindata.org/co2-emissions-from-transport