Albéa & Colgate Launch First Recyclable Toothpaste Tube

Albéa and Colgate have launched the first recyclable toothpaste tube made of HDPA in Europe.
Albéa and Colgate have launched the first recyclable toothpaste tube made of HDPA in Europe.

In a display of Albéa and Colgate-Palmolive’s commitments to responsible packaging, in Europe Colgate has launched “Smile for Good” toothpaste in a tube made with high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is made from a single-blown film and is manufactured by Albéa.

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HDPE is a polymer that is widely used for milk containers and other plastic bottles and is widely recycled.

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The Colgate tube is the first to be recognized as recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass, an initiative that works on improving the recyclability of packaging, which sets recyclability standards for North America and Europe, respectively.

“Albéa’s commitment to sustainability goes back 15 years and is reflected in our broad range of responsible packaging,” said Gilles Swyngedauw, vice president sustainability, marketing and innovation at Albéa. “Today we are accelerating the development of recyclable packaging and contributing to circularity in the beauty and personal care industry. By partnering with our customers, suppliers and recognized associations such as the APR and RecyClass, we demonstrate our commitment to tomorrow.”

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