Upfield Launches Plastic-Free, Recyclable Tub for Plant Butters and Spreads
Upfield Launches Plastic-Free, Recyclable Tub for Plant Butters and Spreads Thomas Reiner | 17.07.2024 Upfield has introduced plastic-free, recyclable tubs for its brands like Flora, Rama, and Blue Band. Developed with Footprint, MCC, and Pagès Group, these durable, oil- and water-resistant tubs use compressed wet paper fibers and are sourced from PEFC-certified suppliers. Aiming for […]
The Tethered Cap Conundrum: A Case Study in Environmental Good Intentions and Consumer Frustration
The Tethered Cap Conundrum: A Case Study in Environmental Good Intentions and Consumer Frustration Thomas Reiner | 05.07.2024 The introduction of tethered caps, mandated by the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive starting July 2024, has faced significant consumer backlash despite its environmental intentions. Designed to reduce plastic waste by keeping caps attached to bottles, the initiative […]
Reusable bags for e-commerce on trend: The case studies of Tchibo and no-boxx
by Thomas Reiner
French cosmetics brand Respectueuse is using Sonoco’s recyclable EnviroStick packaging for its deodorant product line. The three-piece tube made of recyclable fibers offers push-up functionality and serves the trend of substituting paper for plastic. Paperization continues unabated as a trend – and the cosmetics segment continues to lead the way. Respectueuse has also looked at Scope 3 emissions. It will now be exciting to see whether consumers accept the new packaging.
Anti-plastic combo: cosmetics start-up relies on refill, glass and home-compostable fiber bags
by Thomas Reiner
French cosmetics brand Respectueuse is using Sonoco’s recyclable EnviroStick packaging for its deodorant product line. The three-piece tube made of recyclable fibers offers push-up functionality and serves the trend of substituting paper for plastic. Paperization continues unabated as a trend – and the cosmetics segment continues to lead the way. Respectueuse has also looked at Scope 3 emissions. It will now be exciting to see whether consumers accept the new packaging.