Eastman’s Tritan copolyester has been implemented into a reusable primary pack and refillable cartridges for FANCL’s new skincare line; this is hoped to help reduce single-use plastic waste in the cosmetics sector.
Consumers are only required to purchase the new toiro line’s ‘shatter-proof’ Tritan cosmetic bottle and cap once. From then on, they can top up their preservative-free skincare products with refill cartridges – a development anticipated to reduce plastic waste ‘significantly’.
The copolyester is believed to offer ‘exceptional’ durability and resistance to breakage while maintaining the ‘potency’ of FANCL’s product line. Eastman also emphasizes that the reusable caps help keep single-use plastics out of landfills, which could help enhance consumers’ positive feelings about the products they buy.
The Tritan bottle is described as ‘high-quality’, and consumers who ‘grew up learning about sustainability’ are expected to embrace the toiro range.
“FANCL needed a material that could check a lot of boxes for this new line,” said Tara Cary, Eastman’s market manager for Cosmetic Packaging. “From durability and chemical resistance to aesthetics, Tritan addressed all those challenges.
“We love working with brands like FANCL who are committed to making sustainable products without compromise.”
Another application of the Tritan copolymer comes in the form of Berry Global and Aquafigure’s reusable water bottle line. This products hopes to incentivize young people to drink more water by selling interchangeable 3D artwork cards and allowing consumers to customize their bottles at will.
Meanwhile, other refill developments in the cosmetics sector include Berry’s work with men’s skincare brand true to offer a refillable deodorant and lower carbon emissions by around 53% compared to single-use alternatives; and the reveal of Lumson’s XTAG glass bottle utilizing pouch technology in an airless refill system, thought to reduce CO2 emissions by 38%.
Tilt Beauty also sells refillable mascara and lip treatment products in patented ergonomic packaging; these are hoped to serve as more accessible solutions for consumers with mobility issues, visual impairments, skin conditions, and other disabilities.
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