Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Packaging – PCR Plastic Tubes

Plastic has become an important and common packaging material because of its heat sealability, high strength, and price suitability attributes that have contributed to the rise of plastic in the cosmetic packaging industry. In addition, plastic tubes are still the current first choice for cosmetic packaging because of their light weight, portability, and malleability.

If you are a cosmetic business, your cosmetic packaging sends a very powerful message. Packaging acts as a first impression and communicates your brand values, and today’s eco-friendly cosmetic packaging range is one of the biggest consumer push trends.

5 Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Packaging Ideas

Cosmetic companies are under increasing pressure to optimize in more and more directions, in terms of cosmetic ingredients, production processes, and the way they are communicated to the client in an increasingly environmentally friendly way. In short sustainable packaging can benefit both the company and the client, so what is sustainable packaging?

Although there are subtle differences between companies in implementing the concept of sustainability, the core of packaging is to be sustainable. Packaging must be made from 100% recycled or natural materials, and its production process must be environmentally friendly. The second point is that the packaging must also be easily recyclable and reusable by the customer.

In the following section, we discuss several options available for sustainable cosmetic packaging.

1. PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) Packing

PCR is currently the preferred sustainable solution for cosmetic packaging. Plastics, as substances that end up in landfills, can be re-produced into higher-end products and developed into many different shapes and sizes through PCR technology.

When it comes to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, PCR offers many advantages：

• Reduce landfills
• Reduce the use of single-use plastics
• Avoids further consumption of limited energy
• The same durability as PET plastic, but requires less energy to produce
• Create a better circular economy
• Create a brand reputation and show your customers that you care about the global environment

2. Bamboo Packaging

Bamboo packaging is another emerging eco-friendly packaging method. Bamboo is used as a plant-based packaging with a wide variety of species and is also a renewable resource. It is best used as a biodegradable bio-substitute for plastic and as an outer layer of cosmetic packaging, adding an extra layer of durability to the package. In the cosmetics industry, bamboo represents not only sustainability but also a sense of luxury.

Bamboo in friendly cosmetic packaging advantages are demonstrated as follows：

• Strength and durability over traditional wood
• Reusable and recyclable
• Renewable plant material
• Locally source
• Biodegradable and compostable

3. Paper Packaging

More and more products are choosing to use paper as packaging to demonstrate environmental responsibility. As an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable plastics, paper is both renewable and biodegradable. They are the perfect alternative to petroleum-based plastics for your line of balms, creams or lotions. However, to maintain product integrity, paper packaging must be coated with a water-resistant outer layer, whether natural or synthetic.

4. Refillable Packing

Refillable packaging not only helps companies reduce their environmental impact, it is also a great way to communicate with users and add value to their products. It allows companies to significantly reduce the impact of plastic while encouraging customers to continue using the product.

There is a problem with refillable packaging, however, in that the initial packaging needs to be cleaned before it can be reused. Companies can therefore offer product discounts to customers who choose to use refillable packaging to defeat the purpose of encouraging their use.

5. Seaweed Packaging

Seaweed packaging is edible, biodegradable and dissolvable, making it a suitable environmentally friendly packaging option. While it is currently being considered primarily for food packaging, it can also be used in the cosmetics industry. Seaweed packaging is an excellent alternative to masks, gels and liquid cosmetics in general. In addition, seaweed packaging can be used as a resourceful alternative to plastic without negatively impacting the planet.

The future of packaging is moving in a more sustainable direction as more and more alternatives to plastic become available.

We Have the Solutions – Longtai Cosmetic Packing

PCR Tube Packaging

Our quality PCR products provide you with a full range of availability, sizes, shapes, colors and volumes of PCR tube packaging. We also offer custom solutions that can be tailored to your specific branding needs.

We produce PCR packaging tube that is suitable for packing facial cleanser, BB cream, shower gel, shampoo, hair conditioner, toothpaste gel, Cleanserfoam, face washing, etc.

PCR tube packaging

100% Sugarcane Tube Packaging

Sugarcane tubes are a highly environmentally friendly packaging type, making them particularly suitable for your natural products and cosmetics, and they have a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional PE tubes.

Choose eco-friendly tube packaging made of green sugarcane for the following reasons:

1. Fit for use in food packaging

2. Safeguard nonrenewable resources.

3. 70% lessening in carbon footprint emissions.

4. Tube Body made entirely from recyclable sugarcane

5. Sugarcane takes in atmospheric carbon dioxide.

100% sugarcane tube packaging

We can provide a solution to any challenge you may encounter. For information on our product line or customization, please contact us at +8613128635463 or email us at info@longtai-pack.com.