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Sustainable Packaging
Looking at related issues such as sustainability, environmental impact and marketing related to this fast growing and increasingly crucial area. Articles will also cover the latest developments in the types of packaging materials manufacturers are using, as well as considering the increasingly important area of recycling.
Rexam purchase already paying dividends as ‘new’ Albéa offers complete solutions
22-May-2013 - The acquisition of Rexam’s Personal Care business, finalized at the start of the year, has allowed beauty packager Albéa to take on a new strategy and enhance its solutions for...
Wood be good as Technotraf to use Luxe Pack for new pack launch
18-Apr-2013 - Spanish manufacturer Technotraf has selected LuxePack New York as the platform through which to launch its wooden components for fragrance and cosmetics packaging onto the US market.
L’Oréal reiterates importance of sustainability AND safety of plastic packaging
23-Jan-2013 - Sustainable packaging has long been spoken about in the cosmetics industry and whilst one of beauty’s big players has pledged its commitment to the cause, L’Oréal has also reiterated the...
New metabolic pathway to provide more ecological packaging for the industry
25-Oct-2012 - Global Bioenergies (GB), one of the few companies developing processes to convert renewable resources through fermentation, says it has created a metabolic pathway to convert renewable resources to propylene, a main hurdle...
Colourants offer biggest hair care opportunity in developed markets
04-Sep-2012 - Hair colourants, conditioners and styling agents offer the best opportunities for hair care in the developed markets as the ‘affordable luxury’ trends picks up pace, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Its all in the packaging: trends so far in 2012
09-Aug-2012 - From going green to virtual interactive elements, cosmetic brands are going above and beyond to stand out when it comes to its product's packaging - in light of this, Cosmetics Design takes a...
Asian cosmetics summit to tackle major ethical & ecological issues
24-Jul-2012 - According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and...
Developments in green packaging so far in 2012...
17-Jul-2012 - As the packaging sector evolves, the industry continues to cross over to the greener side. In light of this, Cosmetics Design looks back over the year so far to note the...
Elevance awarded green prize for its sustainable activity
27-Jun-2012 - Elevance Renewable Sciences has been awarded the 2012 Presidential Green Challenge Award by the US Environmental Protection Agency for its production of “high performing, green specialty chemicals at advantageous costs.”
DaniMer claims industry first with adhesive that eliminates PET problems
12-Jun-2012 - DaniMer Scientific has developed a biobased label adhesive that it says eliminates problems associated with PET container recycling and enables increased end of life functionality and value.
'The industry needs to increase adoption rates of sustainable packaging'
31-May-2012 - This was one of two key messages driven home at the North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit earlier in the month. The other – was to improve measurement...
Leading cosmetics players team up to create roundtable on sustainable packaging
29-May-2012 - The American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Institute for Sustainability has teamed up with some of the leading cosmetic companies to create a roundtable aimed at increasing the innovation and use...
Fair Trade USA reveals new certification and labeling policy to better distinguish products
23-Jan-2012 - Third-party certifier Fair Trade USA has announced its redesigned certification label and significant revisions to its Multiple Ingredients Product Policy, aimed at better serving the needs of farmers, businesses and...
L’Oréal: package design crucial to the success of a beauty brand
12-Jan-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has redesigned the on-shelf bottles for its Pureology brand professional hair products as it looks to combine sustainable packaging with the aesthetics required of a beauty product....
Supply chain analysis holds key for sustainable packaging
03-May-2011 - Companies must look at packaging from a supply chain point of view if they want to reduce costs and environmental impact by focusing on sustainable packaging, according to market researcher...
L’Oreal USA ups its sustainable packaging drive
14-Mar-2011 - The global beauty firm’s US subsidiary has made inroads to reduce the environmental impact of its beauty product packaging by introducing two new assessment tools to its package design process....
Unilever unveils ten year target for sustainability
16-Nov-2010 - Global consumer products company Unilever has revealed its new sustainability strategy which aims to halve the company’s environmental impact, but double the size of the business by 2020.
Sonoco offers one-stop shop for sustainable packaging
10-Nov-2010 - Global packaging company Sonoco is now offering its proprietary sustainable packaging design software to help customers reduce the environmental footprint of its packaging.
Coty moves towards sustainability goals with renewable film selection
09-Nov-2010 - Global beauty company Coty has selected Klöckner Pentaplast’s new renewable resource TerraPET films for the packaging of its men’s Adidas fragrance range, in a bid to meet the company’s sustainable...
MWV presents environmentally responsible pump solution
25-Oct-2010 - MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced it has created a customized threaded ferrule for one of its existing pumps, in order to meet demands for environmentally responsible solutions.
Degradable claims deceptive if products destined for landfill
13-Oct-2010 - Claims made about a package’s degradability could be misleading to consumers if the product is usually destined for a landfill or for incineration, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
HBA Package Design Awards reward orginality and creativity
06-Oct-2010 - The grand award of this year’s HBA International Package Design Award Competition was given to L’Oreal Paris for its Paris True Match roll-on make-up applicator.
Retailer sets new sustainable packaging guidelines for suppliers
09-Sep-2010 - Whole Foods Market has announced the implementation of new packaging guidelines for all body care and supplement suppliers.
Avalon Organics opts for post-consumer recycled bottles
02-Sep-2010 - Hain Celestial says its Avalon Organics line has now been specified with 100 percent Post-Consumer Recycled PET bottles supplied by Amcor Rigid Plastics.
A handful of cosmetics companies lead the way in green packaging
25-Aug-2010 - A number of natural cosmetics and personal care companies are leading the way in sustainable and green packaging, according to latest research from Organic Monitor.
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