Smart materials: Making the most of sustainable packaging solutions
With the UK government announcing the introduction of a plastic tax from 2022, cosmetics brands are rallying to find sustainable materials that work for them
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Scientists discover species of bacteria that feeds on polyurethane
A new strain of the extremophile bacteria Pseudomonas could help reduce plastic to landfill
UK Chancellor announces plastic packaging tax from 2022
The tax aims to boost the use of recyclable packaging by 40%, with charges made per tonne on packaging comprising less ...
Aluminium aerosol can production slumps in 2019
AEROBAL statistics reveal a 3.7% drop in production due to economy
How to design sustainable beauty product packaging
Innovation in beauty packaging design today focuses squarely on forging sustainability, report Julian Ryall, Vanessa ...
Henkel ramps up sustainability efforts with new packaging targets to reduce plastic waste for 2025
The maker of Schwarzkopf, Right Guard and Dial has already achieved three of its 2020 targets to reduce carbon ...
Mary Kay joins Chanel and Coty as a member of L’Oréal’s sustainable packaging forum
The direct-selling firm is the eighteenth member to join to the forum alongside a number of beauty goliaths
Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place
Taking place on 13-14 May 2020 in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Business Live will address the latest packaging trends and ...
L’Oréal sued by consumers over ‘defective’ make-up packaging
The French beauty heavyweight has been accused of knowing about the problem for more than ten years
Marchesini Group reveals coronavirus safeguards amid Italian outbreak
The Italian packaging and machinery company says it has taken ‘immediate steps’ to safeguard the health of its ...
How manufacturers are responding to demand for innovative eco-packaging
When it comes to leak prevention and maintaining freshness, discs, shives and seals present popular, customisable ...
Why is the beauty industry still failing people with disabilities?
Beauty brands are more inclusive than ever, but the world's largest minority group are being left behind when it comes ...
Shining the spotlight on sustainable options for bottles, jars and tubes
New decoration systems and rediscovered ways of communicating luxury cannot disguise the continued focus on sustainable ...
What novel polymers make great-looking green packaging?
Eastman’s Renske Gores explores packaging materials and technological advancements that promote a circular economy
Luxe Pack Shanghai postponed until July due to coronavirus
The global event is the second cosmetics trade show to be postponed in recent months following the outbreak of the ...
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