All Personal Care articles – Page 6
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ArticlePartnership to drive refillable solutions from Costa Rica to South Africa
A series of studies led by Searious Business examines the barriers and levers for reusable packaging systems across five countries in Africa and North America – uplifting reusable shopping bags, refillable home care products, and refillable beverage bottles as the next solutions.
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ArticleBerry and Amcor to merge with an all-stock transaction
Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.
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ArticleBerry reports 36% increase in PCR PE use in industrial, consumer and agricultural products
Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products.
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ArticleVertical cartoner from EndFlex combines automatic and manual loading
EndFlex has revealed Boxxer Kartnr-V, an automatic vertical cartoning machine with an additional manual loading station – designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in the packing process.
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ArticleOcado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
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Article2M to develop FlexSea’s seaweed biomaterial for skincare packaging
2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s biomaterial derived from red seaweed, aiming to introduce a circular packaging solution for the personal care industry.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Cirkla’s pulp-based packaging
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Cirkla about its pulp-based packaging with a peel off liner, designed for high barrier applications and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category.
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ArticleBerry introduces LDPE bottle for eye treatment products
Berry Global has launched a new ‘easy-squeeze’ ophthalmic 10ml bottle that has been qualified for use with Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), a solution used for preservative-free products including eye treatments.
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ArticleBerry Global and true skincare collaborate on refillable deodorant
Berry Global has collaborated with men’s skincare brand true to launch a refillable deodorant in Poland, estimated to reduce carbon emissions by around 53% compared to single-use deodorant.
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ArticleDow reveals Packaging Innovation Awards winners
Dow has announced the winners of this year’s Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) which include heat-shrink labels created from recycled PET bottles, flat core repair tape said to improve transport efficiency by 112% and a “first of its kind” handwash pouch for the Indian FMCG industry.
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ArticleReusable detergent and fabric conditioner bottles now sold by Ocado
Ocado Retail has extended its Reuse range into its liquid detergent and fabric conditioner products in hopes of reducing the amount of single-use plastics generated in consumers’ weekly shops.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s ‘metal-free’ aerosol solution
Plastipak is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its SprayPET Revolution aerosol container, said to be fully recyclable and metal-free. Nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category, we spoke to the company to find out more.
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ArticleMetsä Board develops lightweight micro-flute packaging for HejBuddy cosmetics brand
Using its white kraftliner, Metsä Board has developed a multipurpose corrugated solution for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy, aiming to provide flexibility and save space.
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ArticleGlass bottle combines airless refill and pouch for luxury cosmetics
Lumson has revealed XTAG, a glass bottle that utilizes pouch technology in its airless refill system that claims to reduce CO2 emissions by 38%.
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ArticleBerry aims to increase front-of-store plastic recycling with UK complex investment
Berry Global’s UK recycling business has invested in upgrading its plastic packaging recycling complex in Derbyshire which recycles flexible plastic waste including retail packaging such as carrier bags, bread bags, film wrapping, and plastic pouches.
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ArticleEcoshell reveals plastic solution derived from eggshells
Ecoshell’s GEX solution is derived from eggshells transformed into bio-calcium - a fine powder said to have particles as small as 1 micron – and then pelletized. The company currently offers a range of resins and complete compounds for various applications.
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ArticleAxilone and Aludium partner to bring low-carbon aluminium to cosmetics market
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer Axilone and aluminium supplier Aludium have teamed up to introduce an aluminium to the market that is said to reduce the carbon footprint by over 24%, compared to the average carbon footprint for primary aluminium sold in Europe.
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Article30% PCR incorporated into Henkel’s flexible laundry detergent packaging
Henkel’s laundry detergents are being packaged in mono-material films featuring 30% PCR, developed by Korozo Group and Ecoplast to be recycled in line with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleReturnable beauty packaging targets less plastic waste in e-commerce
Reposit, City to Sea, M&S, and Ecover are expanding their pre-filled returnable packaging scheme to ARRAN Sense of Scotland and Mama Bamboo’s beauty and personal care products, and simultaneously plan to reduce plastic waste in e-commerce applications.
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Article75% recycled aluminium and carbon reduction targets set by Novelis
By the end of 2030, a new initiative from Novelis plans to achieve an average of 75% recycled aluminium content, emit less than 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of flat-rolled aluminium shipped, and invest in circularity for the aluminium industry.