3 Sustainable Packaging Trends

Jun 30th, 2021

“Packaging often plays a key role in a company’s sustainability initiatives, and research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly options,” says Berlin Packaging.

Consumers care just as much about packaging as they do what’s inside the container. In line with keeping the planet as a priority and eliminating unnecessary waste, beauty brands are finding innovative ways to produce makeup, skin care and personal care products housed in Earth-friendly designs.

Global Cosmetic Industry reached out to industry insiders to learn about how packaging is becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

1. Eco-friendly practices

A statement from Berlin Packaging says, “Packaging often plays a key role in a company’s sustainability initiatives, and research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly options. This includes recyclable packaging, reusable and refillable packaging and packaging with sustainable materials including post-consumer recycled plastic, ocean-bound plastic, bio-plastics, and bamboo.”

The statement continues, “As many beauty brands are making the change to more sustainable packaging, kraft paperboard tubes are gaining popularity. Designed as a sustainable alternative to plastic lip balm tubes, kraft tubes are made from recycled paper and post-consumer content. Uses for kraft tubes range from balms and salves to cosmetics and solid perfume.”

Don Earl, president of Overnight Labels, says, “There is a big improvement in the sustainable label stock and film area. Just a few years ago, there were few options and they had numerous limitations. Over the last 18 months, we’ve seen a much wider array of products that are closer to the capabilities of traditional materials with recyclable or compostable properties.”

For the full article, check out Global Cosmetic Industry's July/August 2021 digital magazine.