Ecoresponsability

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An ELIPSO/FEBEA guide on the recyclability of plastic cosmetic packaging

On 17 January 2025, ELIPSO (the trade association representing manufacturers of plastic and flexible packaging) and FEBEA (the trade association for manufacturers of cosmetic products) published a Guide on the recyclability of plastic cosmetic packaging. This publication comes just at the right time, as the European Regulation on packaging and packaging waste imposes new requirements in this area.

"Deforestation-free" Regulation: agreement on one-year delay

On 3 December 2024, negotiators from the Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement validating the additional one-year period proposed by the European Commission for the gradual implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, now known as the “Deforestation” Regulation.

From packaging... to highly desirable object

While packaging is indispensable in cosmetics for its protective functions, it also generates pollution. Recyclability is one of the major issues for pack suppliers. Sarah Perrin-Mathieu, Open-Innovation Manager at Anaïk, explained to CosmeticOBS how to reconcile innovation and sustainability.

Duetto: the two-in-one solution from Quadpack

At a time when minimalism is the order of the day and consumers are trying to limit their waste, the packaging supplier is launching a jar that can hold two separate formulas.

Cosmogen dresses the new version of Pai's Feather Canyon serum

The brand of natural cosmetics and labeled B Corp has just revised the packaging of its eye care Feather Canyon. The program: a new plastic PCR tube and a metal cannula for a very precise application signed by Cosmogen.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Citeo recalls the 10 commandments of eco-design

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The eco-organization expert in recycling had a stand at the Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack trade show, whose theme was eco-responsibility. Citeo, which...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Arcade Beauty launches its first eco-refill in PE

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In cosmetics, the era of disposable packaging is over. Most brands are starting to offer refill systems. The Arcade Beauty group has just produced its...

Monday, June 28, 2021

FEBEA's Plastic Act: an action plan for sustainable cosmetic packaging

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AGEC law, “3R” decree, consumer expectations… France is now at the forefront of a global movement to reduce plastic packaging in order to be part of a...

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

CITEO launches a new methodology for assessing the recyclability of packaging

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CITEO, the French eco-organisation in charge of the management and recycling of packaging waste, has just announced a new methodology to assess the re...

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Spice Tool: the new tool to measure packaging impact

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Because the Earth no longer waits, SPICE (Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics), in collaboration with several companies including L’Oréal a...

Monday, June 8, 2020

Designing for better recycling in France: the Guide

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Consumers want more environmentally friendly cosmetic products. To help companies in the industry meet these expectations, the FEBEA (French Federatio...

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Cosmetic packaging: zero-waste target

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As a result of the environmental crisis, the majority of companies are committed to limiting their impact on the planet. Beauty manufacturers are care...

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Plastics in the oceans: what solutions?

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Pollution of the marine ecosystem is one of the major environmental concerns of this century. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ...

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Plastic recycling, instructions for use

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“Plastic Danger”, we hear it everywhere. Once praised, it is now condemned because of its harmful impact on nature. However, if it is included in recy...

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Packaging: the golden path of ecodesign

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Plastic, the enemy of modern times, has invaded land and sea. Stopping its proliferation is more than necessary because of the environmental damage ca...

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

How to increase the recyclability of packaging?

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The issue of packaging and its environmental impact is part of consumers’ complaints to the industry. They do not only want a cleaner cosmetic, they a...

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

L'Oréal has the audacity to use paperboard tubes for its cosmetics

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As part of its sustainable development program, Sharing Beauty With All, the cosmetics giant has taken several measures in favour of the planet, both ...