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According to an internal study, Albéa produces 33 million tubes with PCR polyethylene each year. PCR reduces the carbon footprint of a tube by 16%. Fvery one million PCR tubes produced is the equivalent to 16 tons of CO₂. These tubes can be fully recycled via existing collection systems.

Foam pumps are also available with PCR. A pump produced with 100% PCR polypropylene (cap, neck, and actuator) reduces its carbon footprint by 47%. PCR pumps are available in four colours: light grey, grey, black, and green.

The company first introduced bioplastics in 2010, produced from Brazilian sugar cane. Throughout its life cycle, sugar cane absorbs the CO2 it needs to grow. The amount of cane used to produce one kilo of bio-based PE has thus absorbed 3kg of CO₂.

Albea’s bio-based PE tubes provide a carbon footprint that is 76% lower than that of a 200ml plastic tube with a 500μm Cebal cap. Their 100% bio-based PE foam bottles reduce their carbon footprint by 47% compared to 150ml bottles. Thanks to the combination of the Slim cap and the Thin-Wall sleeve, the tube’s total weight is reduced by 33% compared to a standard tube. The production of one million of these tubes would prevent 36 tons of CO₂ from being emitted into the air. The patented manufacturing process for the Thin-Wall sleeve, made of polyethylene (PE), reduces the weight of the material, thus cutting its thickness by 30%. Designed for compactness and style, the Slim cap is made of polypropylene (PP). Not to mention its flat head and edges designed to prevent water from stagnating.

The perfume pump Spiral can be unscrewed to make the bottle both refillable and recyclable. Its carbon footprint is thus reduced by 21% compared to a standard metal screw-pump. EZ’R, a 100% recyclable and lightweight foam pump, is 53% lighter than the company’s bestseller, the F2 foam pump. The lightweight bottle is fully recyclable in PP bottle collection channels. My Style Bag and My Little Case are ultra-light plastic palettes, made from a single material (PP) and in a single piece, which makes them considerably easier to recycle. These palettes use about 30% less plastic than a conventional palette. My Style Bag can accommodate pressed and poured formulas, as well as make-up accessories.

www.albea-group.com

Aptar already offers a range of standard closures, aerosol accessories, GS and GSA lotion pumps and PZ spray pumps containing between 50% and 100% PCR. Mezzo is a full plastic airless solution now available in 100% PIR. The company recently launched the first dispenser made from a bio-based material, GSA Bio. Screw-top fragrance pumps that allow fragrance bottles to be re-used and full-plastic airless solutions are just some of the recyclable options that already allow brands to improve their environmental footprint.

Thanks to its Simplisqueeze technology, Aptar is also exploring controlled dosage, more lightweight dispensing systems and cap-free solutions. 46% of the company’s production sites have now achieved landfill-free certification.

www.beauty-home.adaptar.com

Capardoni & C have developed a complete range of bottles, jars, closures and flip-top caps made with materials from plants, renewable sources and PCR. All the products in the Ecogreen line are designed as a brand that guarantees sustainable development. The process the company is committed to always respects new eco-friendly materials when they develop new products. A range of Ecogreen products can be developed with different types of materials derived from renewable sources or post-consumer recycled plastic using the standard products and accessories or a tailor-made solution can be developed.

www.capardoni.it

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