Protecting resources
One way to develop sustainable packaging can be to do without fossil raw materials. Ines Kandel and Mark Vester report on the development of a sustainable alternative to conventional virgin plastic.
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Truly sustainable?
Sustainable packaging should be as environmentally friendly as possible and may be made of recycled material. But how sustainable are the supposedly ecological forms of packaging? Malgorzata Chomiuk takes a critical look at a few raw materials and their recyclability.
The basic idea of sustainability
If a company wants to practice sustainability in its entirety, all aspects must be included, from the supply chain through production and sales to the employees. Tim Eaves knows what is important and shares his experiences.
Colourful variety
Glass is not a new material, but it is a well-established one in the field of cosmetic packaging. In this interview, Silvia Klein reveals what the current status is, and which new trends can be recognised.
Form and function
The coronavirus crisis will not stop at cosmetic packaging. Read how this could change in the future.
Only one
Eyeshadow palettes require complex interaction and the combination of various elements. Jean Paul Corbeil talks about the latest development, which provides a greater recyclability using just one material.
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Baralan has introduced DEA – Developing the Evolution of Airless
Baralan has introduced DEA – Developing the Evolution of Airless – the new DEA series, the first airless system where the product is directly in contact with the glass. As a more sustainable solution, the DEA series uses fewer components and significantly reduces the amount of overall materials, resulting in a lighter and more functional … Read more
Catching more attention
They should be eye-catching and encourage customers to buy the products. But at the same time, the demand for sustainability in large sales displays is increasing. Jakob Rinninger shows how this can be implemented in both the premium and the mass market.
Sustainable advancement in plastics
Sustainably produced plastics combine the many advantages of conventional plastic with the possibility of producing in an environmentally and resource-friendly manner. Polymer granules obtained from natural materials can make a major contribution here. Maurizio Ficcadenti talks about the possibilities and the challenges.
The beauty of cartonboard
It is well known that paper and cardboard are very sustainable packaging materials that have the best-functioning recycling loop. There are also many new developments in the cosmetics industry for high-quality, functional, and visually appealing packaging solutions.
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Sustainable airless dispensers and Lotion pumps made of Monomaterial – by bomo trendline
Sustainability and environmentally friendly packaging solutions move us all every day. AIRLESSIO and CAIRO are two airless dispenser lines that bomo trendline carries in its standard range as ecocert-certified packaging. The Eco lotion pumps made of PP mono-material are a new addition. This is only a selection of packaging that can be 100% recycled. CAIRO … Read more
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Easy Multiple Sprayer – For a spraying experience & multifunctional application.
The practical companion with integrated ampoule breaker is versatile and perfect for a wide range of liquids; provided liquid textures. Ampoules (2 ml/ 1 ml) of cosmetic products, e.g. moisturising serums, aromatic substances, make-up fixatives can be inserted into the sprayer, but also vitamin preparations as well as fluids for medical use. To increase the … Read more
Improving the carbon footprint
With further sustainable developments it is possible to reduce the negative impact of cosmetics packaging on the environment. Lighter packaging, recyclable or recycled raw materials and disclosure of life cycle assessments (LCAs) can achieve a lot here. Lyne Hélène Bouchard knows what is important.
The challenge of recyclability
Experts continue warning us of the dangers threatening the planet. Governments, businesses, and individuals alike have become aware of the need to reduce waste. But where should they start? What are the main challenges? Are recycling solutions sufficient?
Status quo: Refillable solutions
Can you save resources by using refillable packaging in the cosmetics industry? J. K. Hwang and Theo Kim provide an insight into their current status and where there is still development potential.
For liquids too
Paper packaging is considered ecological and sustainable. But limits were reached quickly with viscous or liquid cosmetic products. A newly developed form of pods shows innovative ways to significantly reduce the use of plastic here.
Cleaning validation
Safe cosmetics that are not harmful to health are a must. Avoiding possible residues and contaminants in products is of central importance. The process of cleaning validation is an important element and is explained in more detail by Dr Bernhard Fellenberg.
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Flexible machine solutions for a rapid time-to-market
At Optima Consumer, we work with our customers to develop high-tech solutions that make adjusting to new container types and batch sizes a piece of cake. We always have one thing in mind — the fastest possible time-to-market. Why is Optima the right partner for you? For almost 90 years now, we have been … Read more
Modern packaging classic
Sustainable, safe, and easy to use – these are the requirements that the cosmetics market will place on the packaging of the future. Gregor Spengler and Jörg Schäfer explain where aluminium should be classified as a packaging material in this context and how it is used.
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The Ideal Glass Substitute (With No Compromise In Luxury)
Glass is certainly beautiful to touch, and it looks great on the shelf. Very high end and classy. But the smaller brands often worry about using glass. They usually tell us two main issues: 1. Minimum Order Quantity for glass can be too high for a boutique launch or start-up budget. 2. Breakage adds to … Read more