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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.
Tullis Russell turns to biomass energy for production of new packaging materials
30-May-2013 - Secondary cosmetic packaging specialist Tullis Russell says it has put environmental concerns at the top of its agenda for the future expansion of its business.
Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging
23-May-2013 - The big challenge to the beauty packaging industry is differentiation as it becomes more difficult to make a product stand out, according to Mintel’s senior global packaging analyst, Benjamin Punchard....
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.
Lumson launches its plastic airless offering
02-Apr-2013 - Italian packaging firm Lumson has launched its new Airless Plastic Packaging range as it looks to build on the demand for its glass solution, TAG.
Airless pack demand leads to new production site for Mega Airless
27-Mar-2013 - The rising demand for airless packaging solutions has led Mega Airless to announce a new production site in Villingen, Germany, in order to handle the influx in orders, says the...
Japanese company sets its sights on Europe with 'unique' blow moulding process
13-Feb-2013 - Honda Plus, a company specializing in packaging through direct blow molding is looking to expand into Europe after seeing success supplying to major brands like Shiseido, Kanebo and Kao on the...
Unilever cuts carbon emission and halves size of aerosol deodorants
05-Feb-2013 - Unilever has always taken its Sustainable Living Plan very seriously and it has now made its presence felt in its deodorant range, as it cuts the size and carbon footprint...
Recycling of full body sleeve labels on PET is now a ‘critical issue’
25-Jan-2013 - According to the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers, the use of full body sleeve labels on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles has become the “number one contaminant issue” facing various packaging...
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...
Beiersdorf: putting the 'care' into sustainability
27-Nov-2012 - For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the...
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.
Pack Peek: Some summer sights from the cosmetics packaging world
18-Jul-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest...
NatureWorks claims first in Germany to receive dual sustainability certifications
01-Jun-2012 - NatureWorks, has announced it is the first company in Germany to achieve certification from the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Association (ISCC) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy...
Infini unveils new eco-packaging fragrance concept
07-Feb-2012 - France-based industry organisation Infini has worked with its eight member group to create a cutting-edge eco-packaged fragrance product concept, Infini Or.
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....
Philip Kingsley selects airless dispenser following consumer feedback
13-Sep-2011 - Hair care specialist Philip Kingsley has acted on consumer feedback to select a slimline airless dispenser from packaging firm Rieke Dispensing for its latest range of styling products.
Whey protein found to be natural alternative for cosmetics packaging
31-Aug-2011 - A Spanish team of researchers is developing a whey protein coating for use in packaging for industries such as cosmetics and food as a natural replacement to traditionally used plastic.
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...
Recycled content not always preferable in natural and organic cosmetics packaging
17-Mar-2011 - With natural and organic cosmetics products typically commanding a higher price than their traditional counterparts, packaging needs to reflect this, which doesn’t always mean opting for recycled or sustainable content,...
Rexam pump takes on a new twist
15-Feb-2011 - Rexam Personal Care has launched its new XD 11 Twist fragrance pump at the PCD Congress in Paris building on the success of its current pump range as well as...
Sustainable packaging hot topic at industry events in 2011
09-Feb-2011 - With Organic Monitor predicting an increase in the take up of sustainable packaging initiatives by beauty companies in 2011, the topic promises to a focus of industry events this year.
France calls for volunteers for environmental labelling scheme
18-Nov-2010 - Companies in all sectors are being called by France’s minister for sustainable development to take part in a year long scheme to test out environmental labelling initiatives.
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.
Eco-designed, luxury fragrance box set debuts at Luxe Pack
28-Oct-2010 - Eight manufacturers have joined together to create an eco-designed box set of fragrances in order to illustrate the potential for more sustainable luxury design.
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