Sustainability

Recyclable airless dispenser a winner for cosmetic applications

A Gold winner demonstrating innovation and sustainability, the Eden all-plastic airless cosmetic dispenser from Aptar.

August 23, 2011

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Protective/transport packaging

Gillette razor packs made of renewable-fiber molded tray

Bamboo and bulrush form the basis of new packaging for Procter & Gamble’s Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor, a DuPont Diamond award winner for Excellence in Innovation, Cost/Waste Reduction, and Sustainability.

August 23, 2011

Containers

Chinese firm employs consultant for health and beauty packaging

Wally Bath products marketed internationally in newly designed packaging from brand and design consultant.

August 23, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

'Lazy Larry' responds to FDA notification

A July 28 Warning Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration serves as a reminder of the power of the pen—or in this instance, the words printed on product packaging.

August 9, 2011

Cartons and boxes

Russian toothpaste carton goes 'green'

Bionica is said to contain 94.2% natural components.

August 5, 2011

Containers

Custom packaging lends upscale look to ethnic hair care products

‘Food for hair’ concept employs bottles that evoke jam jars and salt shakers.

July 22, 2011

Detergents/cleaners

Private Label Smackdown: The use of structure as a differentiator

Structural designer Dean Lindsay of Chicago's Dean Lindsay Design evaluates how structure is used within private-label and national brand products such as hand lotion and laundry detergent to create a unique impression of the brand. Beyond its shape, structure also relates to how a package is manufactured, how it functions, and how it creates a perception of value, Lindsay says.

July 20, 2011

Secondary Packaging

High-speed secondary packaging line for cosmetic jars at 120/min

Watch this video of a state-of-the-art cosmetics packaging line from Bergami for cosmetics jars at 120/min. Complete line includes booklet feeder, robotic pick-and-place cartoner, high-speed overwrapper, lid stamping, carton closing, and positive transfer to downstream equipment.

July 13, 2011

Cosmetics/Personal care

FDA announces rules to change sunscreen labels

Agency announces “significant changes” to sunscreen products and their labels that aim to help consumers buy and use them, and protect from harmful UV rays.

June 17, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Induction sealing requires coordination

There are too many variables to keep a lid on, unless all parties are kept in the loop.

June 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Plastic layer pads: a study in sustainability

As a component of unitized loads, plastic layer pads are replacing their paper counterparts, thanks to some benefits that also score sustainability points.

May 25, 2011

Containers

Rausch selects tube for its 'Body Lotion Sensitive'

Swiss firm Rausch applies a “velvet” soft-touch finish for tubes, which replace bottles for this product.

May 24, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Bulk bag material conditioner system

Material Transfer’s patent-pending Material Master™ bulk bag material conditioning system utilizes hydraulically actuated, twin heavy-wall tubular steel pivoting conditioning arms to safely and efficiently return solidified materials to a free-flowing state.

May 18, 2011