Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturers and their Green Initiatives
Today the cosmetic industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and why it would not be since people have become more conscious about fashion and beauty. Most people like to look and feel one’s best or to flaunt one’s beauty. Though being particular about one’ looks and appearance or buying cosmetic products to enhance it is not an offence, people must open their eyes to certain facts and issues which cannot be left unresolved anymore. And that is environmental degradation. Every year countless number of empty plastic containers, bottles, cans, pumps, liquid dispensers, droppers, jars, bottles and tubes get piled up in landfill sites. People do not know or rather do not care about the extent of damage that it causes to the environment.
The total disregard towards environment has caused enough damages so far. Global warming and climate change issues are something that would affect people for years to come. Before the situation worsens, effective measures should be taken to stop further degradation of the environment. And the good news is that certain cosmetic manufacturers and cosmetic packaging manufacturers have already taken steps in that direction. Their green consciousness has been aroused partly by the degrading environment and partly by the consumer demand. Whatever be the reason green packaging is now a reality.
The following are some of the initiatives taken by the cosmetic manufacturers and cosmetic packaging manufacturers to make the planet a better and safer place to live in for the present as well as the future generation.
- Reducing Excessive Packaging : Most cosmetic manufacturers use different materials to dress up or accessorize their products. This includes cardboard containers, ribbons, tissues, sequins, cloth bags and so on. Over packaging is a great concern since it is an unnecessary waste of money and does nothing but add to the tons of trash that end up in landfill sites.
- Using Bio-Degradable Plastic Containers : Realizing the implications of using non-recyclable plastic containers on the health and environment, many manufacturers have turned to recyclable plastics to make airless pump bottles, treatment pumps, lotion pumps, and other such containers.
- Using Eco-Friendly Materials : With the aim to reduce the use of non-degradable materials, cosmetic manufacturers and cosmetic packaging manufacturers are using eco-friendly materials such as paper, bamboo, wood-plastic composites (WPCs) to package cosmetic products
- Using Recycled Products : Most manufacturers use recycled papers and plastics for packaging cosmetic products.
Cosmetic manufacturers and cosmetic packaging manufacturers are doing their bit to lessen the amount of toxic waste that is ruining the environment. However, more concrete steps need to be taken to make this world a green planet.
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