{"id":7226,"date":"2023-01-30T15:22:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T14:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.burgopak.pl\/?p=7226"},"modified":"2024-10-13T12:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T10:22:34","slug":"sustainable-cosmetic-packaging-check-what-to-pay-attention-to-in-order-to-meet-market-demands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/purells.com\/en\/sustainable-cosmetic-packaging-check-what-to-pay-attention-to-in-order-to-meet-market-demands\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable cosmetic packaging \u2014 check\u00a0what to pay attention to in order to meet market demands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By reading this article, you will learn the latest statistics on the green choices made by consumers. You will find out in which direction the cosmetic packaging industry is heading and you will get acquainted with the latest ecological materials and technologies.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the report “Plastic Strategy and Cosmetics”<\/strong> prepared by the Polish Association of the Cosmetics Industry and Deloitte Advisory, the vast majority of consumers pay attention to whether the packaging is environmentally friendly. As many as 69% of the surveyed consumers admitted that when buying cosmetics they always or often pay attention to whether the packaging is eco<\/strong>–friendly<\/strong>, and only 2% never do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic packaging in the cosmetics sector accounts for 26% of the total, which is about 7% of the total weight of plastic packaging used in households. The positive information, however, is the fact that cosmetics manufacturers use paper and cardboard much more often (39%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the ecological awareness among cosmetics packaging manufacturers in Poland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Environmental awareness is growing all over the world, both among consumers and manufacturers. Blanka Chmurzy\u0144ska-Brown, the general director of the Polish Association of the Cosmetics Industry, says openly that larger and more developed enterprises are characterised by a pro-ecological approach, while “many smaller entrepreneurs do not know how to deal with the new requirements”<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will try to present an ecological approach to the production of appropriate packaging for cosmetics. We will tell you what you can do to keep up with the dynamic changes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An ecological approach must be comprehensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the ecological approach, attention should be paid not only to the raw materials used for the production of cosmetics packaging, but also to the entire process that must be thought over, planned and implemented by both the cosmetics manufacturer and the packaging manufacturer. The ecological approach translates into the final offer, and can be divided into 4 main stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Product and packaging design;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    The packaging design should be considered carefully. Both its size, the products used, and the technology necessary to produce it. From the beginning of working on the concept, Purells Innovative \/ Burgopak Poland has\u00a0ensured the use of ecological solutions in the production of packaging. During the design process, we analyse carefully the material consumption to minimise the amount of post-production waste and limit the bonding surface. The design itself focuses on making the packaging as closely matched to the product as possible, which is reflected in the reduced packaging weight and transport costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Production of packaging, i.e. ecological production;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      Raw Materials<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You should choose certified or recycled raw materials and, if possible, they should also be biodegradable. The offer of ecological products at Purells Innovative \/ Burgopak Poland<\/strong> is constantly updated with new solutions. Moreover, in September 2022, the company implemented the FSC CoC certificate<\/strong> based on the product origin control chain, which is supported by the largest environmental organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You will learn more about ecological raw materials and certificates in the further part of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Production<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ecological production commitment should be started with adapting the production plant. Purells Innovative \/ Burgopak Poland has invested in photovoltaic installations and heat pumps, thanks to which it cares for the good of the planet and optimises processes in the field of energy efficiency. In addition, in order for the production process itself to take place in an ecological manner, ecological raw materials should be used and not only the consumption, but also the recovery of materials should be optimised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. The transportation of packed cosmetics;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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        Reducing the weight of the packaging is reflected in transport. When choosing forwarding companies, we should check whether they operate pro-ecologically, whether they implement European standards and what certificates they have. As part of our environmental commitment, Purells Innovative \/ Burgopak Poland <\/strong>uses only the services of proven local suppliers. Let us work together to leave as little carbon footprint as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Packaging disposal (postconsumer use)<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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          Cosmetics manufacturers know that their task does not end when the product hits the store shelf and\u00a0is purchased by the consumer. Currently, it is a greater challenge to create ecological packaging than a product. That is why Purells Innovative \/ Burgopak Poland<\/strong> supports its customers throughout this process and makes sure that the cosmetics delivered to the market are packed reliably, beautifully and ecologically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Ecological materials and technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Nowadays, you can find practically everything you are looking for on the market. Many suppliers have a wide range of products that are not only ecological, but also meet all the necessary functions, such as a tight closure or a cap with a pump. Practical cosmetic packaging ideal for storing creams, liquids, shampoos and perfumes. The colour of bottles, caps and outer cardbox packaging should be selected with the utmost care for the natural environment. Dyeing in the mass of all kinds of raw materials is becoming a common process. Read more about products dyed in the mass in the article “Paper dyed in the mass \u2014 luxury or necessity?”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Pro-ecological technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          In the Taropak 2022 Fair, many machines were presented that develop and enable the production of ecological packaging from raw materials ready for recycling, such as cellulose or sugar cane. It is worth mentioning a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n