Plastics

Eco-friendly | Plastics | Printing/Decorating | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

UK Researchers Develop a 3D-Printing Innovation—An Eco-Friendly Bio-Based Resin

Researchers at the University of Birmingham designed the new type of photocurable resin—and it can be 3D-printed again after recycling.

11.12.24

Eco-friendly | Monomaterials | Plastics | Skin Care/Sun Care

Lumene Debuts Bio-Based Moisturizer Jars

The new recyclable monomaterial jar contains the same amount of moisturizer but requires 44% less packaging material.

10.23.24

From Jars to Tubes: Skincare Packaging Trends for a Competitive Edge

Recent beauty launches show how brands aim to elevate the 'skincare ritual,' as packaging suppliers discuss their most in-demand and eco-friendly innovations.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 10.17.24

Eco-friendly | Hair Care | Plastics | Tubes

Overtone Redesigns Its Packaging to Be More Eco-Friendly

The hair color brand's new colorful tubes—now made with 30% PCR—have launched at Target.

10.03.24

Plastics

Saie Combats Climate Change with a New Initiative

The ‘Saie Climate Initiative’ uses a 3-pronged approach to help change the planet.

09.27.24

Rhyme & Reason Promotes Its #NoNewPlastic Campaign

The sustainable hair care brand's bottles and caps are made with 100% recycled plastic—and calls on consumers to help ban virgin plastic packaging.

09.03.24

Method Unveils Bottles Made with 100% Recycled Recovered Coastal Plastic

The new bottles are sourced through SC Johnson’s partnership with Plastic Bank.

06.28.24

Paper/Board | Plastics

Amazon Cuts Plastic Use in North America

Amazon replaces plastic air pillows with recycled paper fillers in response to Oceana campaigns.

06.20.24

A Rise in Consumer-Friendly Cosmetic Tubes

‘Squeezability’ is one factor fueling beauty tubes' growing popularity—here are the latest innovations from tube manufacturers & suppliers.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 06.10.24

Show Review: It’s ‘Cinquantacinque’ for Cosmoprof Bologna

At Cosmoprof's 55th edition, Cosmopack—the show-within-the-show for the entire beauty supply chain—revealed a focus on ‘feel-good’ products and packaging.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 06.10.24

Harnessing the Advantages of Airless Packaging

Airless bottles, tubes and jars keep fragile treatment formulations fresh and potent, with waste-free dispensing.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 06.10.24

Eco-friendly | Plastics | Sustainable Pkg/Practices

Unilever Updates Sustainable Packaging Goals

Pablo Costa, Global Head of Packaging at Unilever, explains how the company's sustainability agenda has evolved to make a greater impact.

05.01.24

PCR | Plastics | Skin Care/Sun Care

A Few Minutes with Juice Beauty’s Founder Karen Behnke

The brand’s ‘Farm to Beauty’ philosophy continues with a new launch, as Behnke hires an external CEO, devoting herself to product formulas and sustainability.

Online Exclusives Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief 04.11.24

Eco-friendly | Personal Care | Plastics | Skin Care/Sun Care