UK – Eastman, a specialist material company, has entered into a partnership with skincare manufacturer Neutrogena to pioneer a film-free, recyclable solution for cosmetics packaging.
Neutrogena has enhanced the quality and dependability of its metalized packaging by using Eastman Solus performance additives.
This Solus-enabled plastic film-free transfer metalized packaging ensures that the cosmetic manufacturer delivers a more sustainable product to its consumers without compromising shelf appeal, claimed Eastman.
Eastman coatings and inks manager Fabio Bogni said: “Eastman is very pleased to work with leading skincare brand Neutrogena to jointly develop an environmentally friendly packaging solution.
“The exquisite brand packaging, combined with the plastic film-free, environmentally friendly structure, demonstrates to consumers that two leading international companies share the concept of sustainable development and are committed to core values and best practices of participating in the circular economy.”
Eastman Solus’ performance additives assist formulators in attaining superior performance, sustainability, and adherence to regulations across various packaging, consumer, industrial, and transportation applications.
These cellulose esters are said to provide the quality that formulators require and brand owners depend on.
Last month, Eastman partnered with Icons ICS to introduce a groundbreaking mono-material cosmetic compact to push the boundaries of eco-friendly packaging.
The eco-friendly packaging is the result of a co-innovation initiative between the partners and demonstrates their dedication to sustainable packaging solutions.
According to Eastman, the mono-material compact is made entirely from Eastman Cristal One Renew, which is a RIC1 resin with 100% certified recycled content.
The sustainable packaging does not include traditional metal hinges and pins, which improves recyclability.
In the same month, the company also joined forces with German water bottle company Air Up to develop a new line of reusable bottles.
Designed for the European market, the new bottle range is made with Eastman’s Tritan Renew material, which has 50% certified recycled content through Eastman’s molecular recycling technology.
Tritan Renew utilizes the company’s molecular recycling technology, which disassembles difficult-to-recycle plastics into molecular building blocks for the production of new polymers.
Lena Jüngst, co-founder and chief evangelist of Air Up at the time said, “We believe it’s time to think differently when it comes to product development, acknowledging that addressing climate change requires more than just urging immediate behavior change.
“Our approach is to create high-quality products that not only appeal to consumers but also have a positive impact on society and the environment.”
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