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.
Alcan Packaging Beauty has specialised in mascara packaging for over 30 years, but now two new innovations have been launched with the aim of revolutionizing the segment.
Material savings, which can lower the price as well as reduce the environmental impact of a product, were the motivation for Plasticum's new integrated tube and closure solution.
Promens claims that its new airless dispensing system, ecolution, cuts down on carbon dioxide emissions and is more easily recyclable than traditional piston based airless packages.
A laser system that can engrave inside the glass wall of a fragrance bottle can help protect brands against counterfeiting, according to France-based company Trackinside.
France-based packaging company Alixone has manufactured a new cap for the women’s fragrance White Soul by Ted Lapidus as well as the spray caps and silver rim for Givenchy’s ‘Play for Her’ perfume.
Although greener luxury packaging is invariably more costly, this can be outweighed by added value bought about by reusability, argues an expert from Knoll Packaging.
Consumers’ intentions towards green packaging are usually good, but when it comes to making the purchase, value is invariably the priority, an expert from sustainability consultancy Clownfish claims.
The RPC Group has extended its range of airless dispensers with a new concept that claims to provide both convenience and enhanced marketing opportunities for personal care brands.
Changing to green packaging can add to brand value and also reduce manufacturing costs, but setting about doing this presents a unique set of challenges, as an Organic Monitor researcher explains.
Communicating sustainability to consumers can require a different sort of conversation than the traditional one taken when advertising new products or launches, according to L’Oreal.
Sustainability has been the buzz word in cosmetics for some time and beauty brands are increasingly looking to apply it to their packaging, searching for environmentally friendly packaging that does not compromise their glamorous image.
The new Brio airless pack developed by France-based Lablabo was showcased at the recent HBA show in New York, with the company claiming that its aluminium foil pouch can help further protect the product.
Packaging company Aptar Beauty + Home has designed the perfume cap for Dior’s new Poison fragrance and added two jars to its Eden dispensing range, which were showcased at this year’s Beyond Beauty on 12-15 September 2010.
Insight into polyamides from renewable resources will be one of the highlights of the 5th European Bioplastics Conference due to take place between 1-2 December 2010 at the Hilton Hotel, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Swedish aluminum and plastic tube manufacturer Tectubes, a subsidiary of Tetrapak, was showcasing its In Mould Labelling technology for cosmetics and personal care packaging at this year’s Beyond Beauty show held in Paris on 12-15 September 2010.
French sampling company Livcer was showcasing its latest make-up sample packaging designed to enhance brand marketing and target nomadic consumers during this year’s Beyond Beauty event in Paris on 12-15 September 2010.
German manufacturers of aluminium aerosol cans and tubes have reported double-digit growth for the first eight months of 2010, driven by a significant increase in demand from the core markets including cosmetics.
There was a serious fire yesterday at Amcor Flexibles Europe & America’s (AFEA) plant in Livingston, Scotland causing significant damage to the main facility as well as the secondary buildings.
After a tough year in 2009, the European Tube Manufacturing Association (ETMA) says the industry has shown clear signs of recovery in the first half of 2010.
Efficiency and design are two of the main reasons airless packaging has become one of the fastest growing segments in the cosmetics packaging industry.
Europe's representative board for plastic recycling has criticised a report released by SRI Consulting (SRIC) that questioned the recycling of PET, stating it inconsistent with the move towards a recycling society.
Chemicals supplier Milliken claims its new polypropylene clarifying agent will provide cosmetic manufacturers with an enhanced effect for transparent plastic packaging.
Sustainability is undoubtedly today’s business buzzword and consumer facing industries such as the cosmetics and personal care sector are particularly implicated. But, although consumers are increasingly aware of the concept, are they prepared to make...
Direct seller Avon has selected the Rexam XD-11 fine mist pump, for its three new fragrances: Celebrate, Rio Bikini, and Rio Rhythms, due to its luxury design opportunities.
Johnsen & Jorgensen, a UK-based packaging supplier, has entered into a distribution deal with Artenius PET Packaging UK to release a new environmentally-friendly range of recycled PET bottles for the cosmetics industry.
Greater awareness about environmental disposal hazards and more stringent government regulations are predicted to drive the global market for sustainable packaging to reach $142.42bn by 2015, according to market research group Global Industry Analysts...
As part of its efforts to expand into the European market, design, print and packaging firm Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has opened a London office.
Consumers would probably give a firm ‘no’in response to this question. But scratch the surface a little harder and it becomes evident that there is more than a little truth to the statement.
Packaging company Gerresheimer has seen an improvement in its cosmetics operations during the second quarter 2010, as well as growth on the pharmaceutical side.
The Switzerland-based tube provider is appointing a new environmental manager in order to help the company provide the ‘green tubes’ its customers are demanding.
A recyclable dispenser than can be used as an alternative to conventional metal or aluminum spray cans and mechanical dispensers is set to hit the market in September.
Alcan Packaging Beauty has produced the packaging for the recently launched Bourjois Mascara Elastic, designing a special brush to complement the lengthening formula.
France-based Sleever International has designed eye-catching sleeves for an innovative range of fragrances called Jellies for L'Oreal's Cacharel brand.
Packaging company Axilone, part of the Ileos group, has launched an air-tight make-up compact designed to help protect formulations that dry out quickly.
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