How to apply circular economy to cosmetic packaging, considering Eco-design criteria at the very first stage of the packaging concept.

There will be an overview of trending materials (recyclable, bio-based, monomaterial, etc.) sustainable production processes (energy efficiency, resources minimization, zero waste etc.) and recycling methods (pre-treatment, chemical, sensors, etc.)

Not only technological, but also non-tech initiatives will be presented regarding, for instance, successful reuse experiences and the application of Circular Business Models along the cosmetics value chain.

The second part will focus on specific strategies and projects actually going on, where the examples explained in the first part will be shown.

Details of the barriers and opportunities encounter by real companies across the world will be given to encourage the audience.

In an environmental emergency context, cosmetic industry should be engaged in a transition that changes how product are developed. Sustainable development is a global approach that concerns all stages of the product life cycle including packaging. To reduce cosmetic product footprint, and preserve natural resources, research packaging teams are working on 3 major pillars: the 3R pillars for responsible packaging design: Reduce, Replace and Recycle.

The presentation will focus on Replace stake, targeting 100% non-fossil plastic packaging, and expose the different scientific routes, challenges and timelines: advanced technologies to reinvent better plastics from waste, revolution in paper to enhance its performances, creation of unbreakable and less energy-consuming glass. This will show how Packaging Science research allows innovation in this field, supporting the development of new outstanding technologies and creating new eco-systems to preserve product performance and eco-desirability from materials to consumer, easing circularity and resources preservation.