Berry Global unveils compact refill sticks to cosmetic packaging

USA – Berry Global, a USA-based plastic packaging manufacturer, has introduced three small sizes to its Stick and Refill range for cosmetics, lip care, deodorant, and suncare products.

The new additions maintain the same conical design, straight base and cap, and recyclable materials as the larger sticks, ensuring consistent appearance and sustainability.

The newest Stick and Refill options, ideal for deodorants, face and body care formulas, and sunscreen, are made with PET and PP materials.

They are fully recyclable and about 11.5 grams lighter than the previous stick.

Lara Alemany, Berry Global’s global marketing director,  said, “We’ve introduced three smaller sizes: 15ml, 20ml, and 25ml, expanding our Stick and Refill range to offer brands greater flexibility in deodorants, skincare, and cosmetics.”

 The sticks are available in various colours and have decorative options for personalised solutions.

 Berry offers recyclable packaging solutions that maintain aesthetic quality and product integrity.

Alemany added, “The refill design reduces plastic use by up to 62% compared to the original stick, significantly cutting material consumption.

“Only the 25ml stick is designed for PPWR 2030 compliance being mono-material PP, metal-free, recyclable where recycling facilities exist and offers the option of using 100% PCR content.”

Similarly, Berry updated its supply deal with True, a Poland-based men’s skincare brand, and provided them with refillable packaging for their deodorant.

The deodorant sticks launched last year as the first refill antiperspirant in the Polish market.

The system consists of a removable 75 mL refill pack made of recyclable PP that consumers replace approximately every three months, reducing carbon emissions by 53% compared to single-use deodorant.

The refillable packaging removes approximately 64% (22.9 g) of the plastic used for the deodorant packaging.

Berry calculations using SPICE analysis and eco-invent datasets) showed a potential 51% reduced environmental impact compared to the initial and refill packaging.

The exclusive Stick and Refill range is part of Berry’s B Circular product portfolio, designed to help companies meet their sustainability goals.

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