bkr is a woman-owned and operated company. All products are designed and engineered in San Francisco. All the parts are manufactured responsibly in Shenzhen. We work closely with only the most responsible factories abroad that are ISO certified for safe work environment, environmental responsibility, and employment practices. The bottle is made of soda-lime glass and is entirely recyclable. The cap is BPA-free, phthalate-free food-grade polypropylene plastic which also is recyclable. The sleeve is silicone made from naturally occurring silica sand is BPA-free, phthalate-free and can be recycled in designated facilities. Our lip balm is manufactured using sustainable ingredients and processes and is vegan and cruelty-free. We use the least amount of packaging possible and always recycled cardboard when possible.  We print our tags with soy ink on 100% recycled paper. To ensure quality and safety, we regularly test our materials in accredited third-party labs. This testing confirms that all the components of a bkr meet or exceed stringent U.S. FDA and European RoHS safety guidelines.