Shopping local and through short supply chains is a generous action for our planet, which is increasingly affected by overconsumption and import-export conditions that are often detrimental.
Imported products often travel long distances to reach their destination, which generates significant greenhouse gas emissions and accelerates climate change.
In addition, international shipping requires a large amount of fuel, increasing our dependence on fossil fuels and their extraction.
Among the products affected are the items you might need when expecting a child. But don’t be mistaken! You aren’t required to buy a baby bottle or pacifier that has traveled halfway across the globe before arriving at your home.
A French-made baby bottle—that is, manufactured in France—will do its job perfectly and has the added merit of being eco-friendly. In fact, it has been gaining popularity in recent years, not only for its quality and safety but also because of its commitment to our environment and society.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- 5 good reasons to buy a French-made baby bottle
- Ensuring the quality of the bottle
- Supporting short supply chains
- Supporting the local economy
- Preserving the environment
- Benefiting from better product origin transparency
- What characterizes Elhée’s French-made bottle?
- Promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities
- A French-made bottle designed for parents… And for the planet!
- Free shipping from a minimum purchase: a great way to decrease CO2 emissions!
- Final thoughts
5 good reasons to buy a French-made baby bottle
Buying a French-made baby bottle has several significant advantages. Here are a few reasons why choosing a bottle made in France can be beneficial:
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Ensuring the quality of the bottle
A bottle manufactured in France is subject to strict manufacturing and safety standards. France is in fact reputed for imposing a rigorous set of specifications regarding the manufacturing of products for young children. By choosing a French-made bottle, you have the assurance that controlled inspections have been conducted throughout the entire manufacturing process, thus guaranteeing the safety and quality of the product for your baby.
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Supporting short supply chains
The production of a French-made bottle is characterized by the geographical concentration of its different stages, such as production, sourcing of raw materials, and final assembly. By reducing the distance between each stage, the carbon footprint associated with transport is minimized!
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Supporting the local economy
Purchasing a bottle manufactured in France supports the local economy by favoring local jobs and encouraging the growth of French businesses. It contributes to maintaining savoir-faire and the preservation of skills within the national territory.
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Preserving the environment
A French-made bottle is designed with ecological awareness. It includes environmentally-friendly production processes and is designed so its lifespan is relatively long or even extendable. By choosing this type of bottle, parents help reduce waste and preserve natural resources.
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Benefiting from better product origin transparency
By buying a French-made bottle, you have better transparency regarding the origins of the materials used and the manufacturing conditions. It is even sometimes possible for certain products—bottles or otherwise—to visit the manufacturing sites during open house events, for example.
You benefit from clearer traceability and often a more responsive customer service, since time constraints (return deadlines) are less frequent, if not non-existent (no time zone differences).
What characterizes Elhée’s French-made bottle?
Elhée baby bottles are manufactured entirely in France, in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region. This bottle stands out due to a unique and patented design! It is made from medical-grade silicone, guaranteed to be BPA- and phthalate-free.
But this innovative bottle also sets the standard when it comes to developing children’s products that are eco-friendly, ethical, and more sustainable.
The Elhée bottle is also adaptable and, for example, can be converted into a training cup as soon as your baby is old enough to drink like a big kid! This ingenious innovation reduces the need to buy new products and encourages a sustainable approach to using baby items. Waste is minimized and natural resources are preserved.
Promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities
Elhée’s goal isn’t just to offer moms and dads a short-supply-chain bottle that is less resource-intensive. In addition to offering an effective anti-colic bottle that feels wonderfully soft to the touch, Elhée is committed to social inclusion.
The employees in charge of assembling and packaging the bottles come from an ESAT (French organization providing work assistance for people with disabilities). In this way, job opportunities are offered to people with disabilities, sometimes facing severe hardship.
When you choose the BibRond Elhée for your baby, you’re doing more than simply becoming parents... You are acting in favor of equal opportunity!
A French-made bottle designed for parents… And for the planet!
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A more durable French-made bottle
With a clear focus on circular economy principles, Elhée bottles are decidedly built to last! Each part of the bottle can be disassembled and the physiological nipple can be replaced individually, offering both an economical and ecological solution if needed.
This is also the case for the suction spout of your training cup.
The possibility to buy spare parts allows you to extend the lifespan of your bottle or cup. In the event of premature wear (often due to teething), there is no longer a need to replace the entire bottle, which significantly reduces waste and environmental footprint.
This approach also allows you to save money in the long term, by avoiding repeated purchases of replacement bottles.
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Eco-design at the heart of Elhée’s philosophy
The bottles are designed using durable and recyclable materials, which reduces their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. For example, using plant-based ink when printing labels and packaging avoids using chemicals that are harmful to nature.
Additionally, the paper used in our manufacturing process is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified, which means it comes from responsibly managed forests. By choosing recycled paper, we help reduce demand for raw materials and thus conserve natural resources. What’s more, this paper is supplied by a paper manufacturer located just 1.2 miles (2 km) from our production site!
Did you know?
The Forest Stewardship Council ensures that wood harvesting meets the highest environmental, social, and economic standards. This distinction assures consumers that products are made with a concern for forest ecosystem preservation and support for local communities.
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Partnerships with committed stakeholders
Elhée’s responsibility and commitment approach isn’t limited to its own business. In fact, Elhée has established partnerships with industrial players who share the same values as the brand, working to the highest sustainable development standards.
Some of these industrial partners are certified 14001.
→ This label corresponds to the ISO 14001 standard, which sets the criteria for an effective environmental management system. Working with 14001-certified partners ensures that operations meet environmental management standards.
In addition, Elhée collaborates with partners evaluated by Ecovadis.
→ Ecovadis is an independent platform that assesses companies’ sustainability performance worldwide.
Free shipping from a minimum purchase: a great way to decrease CO2 emissions!
With the desire to reduce our environmental impact, we have put in place a policy of free shipping once you reach a minimum order amount. The goal of this strategy is to minimize carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) linked to the delivery of baby bottles.
By combining orders and offering free shipping with purchases over:
- €70 in France,
- €130 in the rest of Europe and the USA,
we encourage parents to make grouped purchases instead of placing several small orders. This practice helps to reduce the number of deliveries, and therefore the CO2 emissions linked to transportation.
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Final thoughts…
The manufacturing of Elhée baby bottles Elhée takes place in France, in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region.
But Elhée’s goal at the start wasn’t just to offer parents a short-supply-chain baby bottle. It was so much more than that!
Elhée was founded with a clear and bold vision: to create a product that meets parents’ expectations while preserving our planet. By choosing local production, our brand has chosen to support the regional economy and reduce the carbon footprint linked to the transport of raw materials and finished products.
But beyond the ecological aspect, Elhée has also committed to offering parents a high-quality baby bottle that is safe and durable. Every detail, from material selection to ergonomic design, has been carefully considered to meet the needs of your babies—and yours, as parents.
Prioritizing short supply chains has allowed us to build strong relationships with local industrial partners, fostering close collaboration and mutual trust.
This proximity makes it possible to guarantee optimal manufacturing conditions and increased traceability for our bottles. By choosing the BibRond for your child, you’re supporting a committed company with a future-focused vision, mindful of the impact of its actions on the environment and future generations.
