Eco Vision receives US patent for biodegradable cosmetics jar

US degradable packaging manufacturer Eco Vision has received a US patent for its biodegradable ‘Eco Jar’ which is used for cosmetics products.

The patent was issued by the US Patent and Trademark office and follows Eco Vision's earlier Eco Tube patent, meeting the rising tide of the ‘ethical consumerism’ trend and provides an eco-friendly packaging solution.

Crucially for brand owners, the company claims that consumers identify the package as recognizably compostable immediately.

"This package differs from all the paper canister packages developed over the past hundred years. The Eco Jar, literally a jar within a jar, provides superior product protection,” said Ellery West, one of the inventors and president of Eco Vision

“It maintains package integrity even in cases of rough handling, particularly for products subject to leakage. By integrating compostable barrier films and coatings, the Eco Jar meets the packaging requirements for foods, cosmetics, personal care, and many industrial products."

High production costs

The problem with the pack lies with its high production costs, which Eco Vision says is down to low volumes and antiquated production methods.

To overcome this barrier to widespread adoption, the inventors have developed a new technology that vastly simplifies production and reduces costs for all types of paper canisters manufactured completely with paper.

Once adopted, Eco Vision says the entire consumer goods packaging industry can provide affordable and compostable fiber-based solutions.

Solves the resealing mystery

Until now, paper-based canister packages have met resistance from brand marketers because of inadequate or ineffective means of resealing the lid, but Eco Vision claims to have solved this problem.

"Eco Vision has solved this problem by designing multiple solutions that allow paper canisters to be opened and closed, as many as five thousand times or more,” said West.

“Referred to as the Eco Vitamin Bottle, the package still retains moisture, oxygen, and aroma barrier properties. Brand marketers can select and configure these solutions for many different formulations including color cosmetics, foods, and of course, vitamins and supplements."