Certain Costco warehouse locations now stock 40-packs of Kirkland Signature bottled water without labels. The change reduces plastic waste and may make the bottles more easily recyclable because facilities no longer need to remove labels. The Kirkland Signature logo is embossed on the plastic instead of using a label, creating a more premium look. The 40-pack sells for about $3.99 to $5.99, roughly matching the prior price. Customers report the water tastes the same and some note the plastic feels thicker. Some concerns remain that thicker plastic could reduce biodegradability and offset environmental benefits.
"Certain warehouse locations are now stocking 40-packs of Kirkland Signature bottled water without labels on the bottle. This label-less water reportedly reduces plastic waste and may even make the bottles more easily recyclable. The change also eliminates the need for certain production measures, which in turn may reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
"The label-less bottles are available in a 40-pack for around $3.99 to $5.99, which is roughly the same price the water was before the packaging change. The Kirkland Signature logo is embossed on the plastic in lieu of a label, giving the bottles a luxe appearance, almost like glass."
""That little bit less waste will add up quickly considering how much water Costco sells," one Facebook commenter noted. Another agreed, adding that there is "no need for labels" anyway. Likewise, Instagrammers pointed out that eliminating the labels makes the bottles more customizable if businesses wish to offer them to their own customers."
"The newly packaged Kirkland brand water still tastes the same, but the bottles are constructed from a thicker plastic to accommodate the embossing. They may be more easily recycled as consumers and facilities will no longer have to remove the label. However, the thicker plastic may make the plastic bottles even less biodegradable, essentially negating any environ"
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