PCR is the key
Sustainability, hygiene, new materials – the requirements on cosmetic containers are different but always quite high. Dominic Bakic knows what is important today and what is expected of packaging in future.
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Single material only
Cosmetic packagings with mixed materials are very difficult to recycle. Developers are working on sustainable solutions — with more and more success. One outstanding result is a new pump applicator for fine foam, which is made from only one material.
Experts in precision
Precise and clean dosage of fluid cosmetics need a special package, a mission droppers have fulfilled for many years. What, precisely, are the benefits inetail? Are there challenges in producing them? Rosa Porras Mansilla gives interesting insights into the topic.
Producing more ecologically
To produce more sustainablly – easy to say, but also to realize? Isabelle Louis shows some examples how a company can optimize its production processes to do the best for the environment.
New sustainable ways
Sustainability is a very important aspect in developing new types of packaging and decoration. Etienne Gruyez talks about how Stoelzle Glass Group reduced emissions.
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Full Service – all from one source Your partner in cosmetics
Lutz Packaging, the primary packaging specialist, meets the highest requirements for the production of ampoules and vials made of tubular glass. Our product range comprises ampoules, vials and aroma tubes as packaging for pharmaceutical, biological and cosmetic substances.
Automatic and flexible
Every season customers ask for new colours and product sizes in make-up, creating a processing dilemma for Laverana. Daniel Traub explains how a fully automatic packaging process and TLM-line solved the challenge.
The recycling challenge
While packaging is often seen as the major threat to our environment, it still plays a key role in our modern way of life. Linda Zhang explains that creating a circular economy is a global responsibility.
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MAGNETA – the magnetic eyeliner
Who does not want them – finally long and thick eyelashes! A lot of sensitivity is needed for gluing artificial eyelashes. The two-hour professional treatment in the beauty salon can be annoying, or is the lash serum is already empty? No problem for Magneta! The personal super heroine for everyday beauty! In just 2 steps … Read more
An approach to eco-friendly packaging
Philipp Wolansky from Awantys talks about the challenges involved for the plastic packaging industry when it comes to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Find out what his solution is.
A broadening choice
Repack is a sustainable approach to packaging which offers four complementary routes to sustainable packaging: recycle, replace, reuse and reduce, as Lyne Hélène Bouchard from Louvrette, a Quadpack Company, explains.
Hoffmann Neopac acquires CM Packaging
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of plastic and metal packaging, has acquired a longstanding metal packaging partner, Netherlands-based CM Packaging. As of January 1, 2020, the company intends to operate as a single entity. The parties have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price. Hoffmann Neopac is also investing in a three-piece can making line … Read more
Aerobal: The winners of World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) organised its competition for the world’s best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans once again this year. A panel comprising editors such as Angelika Meiss from COSSMA magazine from renowned specialist publications in the fields of packaging, the aerosol industry and cosmetics selected their respective favourites … Read more
Tubes from paperboard
In order to replace plastic, Stora Enso is introducing a renewable and climate-friendly paperboard tube for cosmetic creams. Combating climate change and reducing the environmental impacts of packaging are both are high on the agenda for cosmetic brands. The new paperboard tube created by Stora Enso can be used as primary packaging for skin cream … Read more
Applicators made to measure
Consumers are always looking for improved gadgets to make product application better and easier. Texen has now come up with Beautifull Lips – our Star of the Month. This new applicator technology features five applicators for both cosmetic and care products.
Clean beauty at its best
Nø make up stands for clean beauty and will also provide ocean-friendly packaging and waterless products in the near future. Find out more about this new brand in the interview with Andreas J. Kroll, the creator of the brand.
Bespoke droppers
Rosa Porras from Virospack explains how to turn a dropper into a customised, unique packaging for enhanced product dispensing.
COSSMA’s favourite winner of the Formes de Luxe Award
Azzarro’s Wanted Girl was the winner in two categories: Spray cap and dispensing. The spray cap consists of 10 components, five of which are in zamak and aluminium. There are two ways of dispensing the spray. Either you take the bottle in your hand as if it were a hand grenade and pull the trigger … Read more
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SEVERA AIRLESS – SHORT TIME ONLY: benefit by being quick
For sophisticated products, it is a necessity – the airless system! Whether in a standard version or customized, it belongs to almost every line. We do not want to deprive you of our bestseller. Various designs and sizes available on stock, others at short notice.. As of now, you can purchase them from as little … Read more
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Tubes optimized for the circular economy
The packaging of the future will be all about the circular economy. Resource-saving solutions are in demand, especially for plastics. That’s why market players are working more closely together and developing new design standards for packaging.