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CNIn the field of daily chemical products, many cosmetics producers have also begun to work hard for "green packaging"; what's more gratifying is that many products have been recognized by the market. The packaging of environmentally friendly daily chemical pump heads is derived from many original materials. Therefore, nowadays, more and more packages are used to reduce the use of original materials or renewable materials that can continue to be used. While maintaining the global environment, it also reduces production costs. In 2003, the EPA calculated that the United States will produce more than 236 million tons of man-made solid waste throughout the year, of which 35.2% are paper products, 11.3% are plastic products, 8% metal products, and 5.3% glass products. Although nearly 30% of waste can be recovered and reused, the production speed of waste is much faster than disposal and landfill. Wal-Mart, the world's largest chain retailer with more than 68,000 suppliers, launched a series of measures to promote environmental protection between January and November 2005. Their final goal is to use 100% renewable power to invent zero waste.
Use recoverable materials
The Aveda brand of Estée Lauder Companies has always used recyclable packaging materials that are beneficial to the environment, which are derived from bottles, papers and boxes that consumers usually use. A few years ago, Aveda launched a Uruku lipstick, its packaging box is using these materials, and the lipstick tube uses polyethylene, which is also out of consideration for the least impact on the environment. The second type of packaging for lipsticks is a clamshell shape made of molded pulp, 100% derived from retractable newspapers.
At the same time, due to the introduction of California legislation SB235 and SB1729, more and more retractable packaging meets consumers. The intent of the regulations on rigid plastic packaging containers is to expect more recyclable plastic packaging to be introduced, and then to reduce the amount of plastic waste disposed of.
Choose packaging materials carefully
Nowadays, many plastic packaging materials use PVC and PLA materials. However, in order to reduce the impact on the environment and humans, many companies have begun to abandon PVC, especially those that increase non-degradable toxic substances to stabilize and soften PVC. It is for this reason that the share of PET packaging in bathing and baby products has been increasing in recent years.
For this reason, Johnson & Johnson will gradually reduce the use of resin materials, and will completely abandon it by 2007. The resin will be replaced by PVC materials rich in PETG and PLA, and for this it will bear the risk of changing the packaging plan.
The daily chemical pump head editor understands that not all resins have adverse effects. PLA, the material that Johnson & Johnson decided to use, is processed from natural corn fiber. Compared with ordinary plastics, the fuel consumption required for the processing process will be reduced by 65%, and it can be updated every year. This is better than those based on petroleum. Processed plastic materials have more competitive advantages. PLA can be processed by injection and blow molding, and can also be made into tubes, labels and shortened sleeves, which is more suitable for commodities in the daily chemical category.
In addition, PHA is another type of biodegradable plastic that is converted from grain sugars. Compared with other degradable plastics, such as polylactic acid PLA, it is more flexible and moisture-proof. It is estimated that its formal production with commercial planning will be launched in 2008.
PET plastic also has great development potential, but the question of recycling is a big resistance. As few people take back PET bottles, most of them are landfilled. The use of recycled plastic will cause many technical problems.
Since these resin materials are usually light brown or brownish green, in order to be more suitable for reprocessing, it is necessary to add some colorants. Another question relates to extrusion technology, especially if it is a blow molding technology with a bottle in the bottle, the middle layer will include a retractable resin, so that the resin will not touch the product and affect the decoration effect. In short, the use of high-quality, clean packaging materials is the most important, and the use of high-quality renewable materials is the top priority.
Use recoverable materials
The Aveda brand of Estée Lauder Companies has always used recyclable packaging materials that are beneficial to the environment, which are derived from bottles, papers and boxes that consumers usually use. A few years ago, Aveda launched a Uruku lipstick, its packaging box is using these materials, and the lipstick tube uses polyethylene, which is also out of consideration for the least impact on the environment. The second type of packaging for lipsticks is a clamshell shape made of molded pulp, 100% derived from retractable newspapers.
At the same time, due to the introduction of California legislation SB235 and SB1729, more and more retractable packaging meets consumers. The intent of the regulations on rigid plastic packaging containers is to expect more recyclable plastic packaging to be introduced, and then to reduce the amount of plastic waste disposed of.
Choose packaging materials carefully
Nowadays, many plastic packaging materials use PVC and PLA materials. However, in order to reduce the impact on the environment and humans, many companies have begun to abandon PVC, especially those that increase non-degradable toxic substances to stabilize and soften PVC. It is for this reason that the share of PET packaging in bathing and baby products has been increasing in recent years.
For this reason, Johnson & Johnson will gradually reduce the use of resin materials, and will completely abandon it by 2007. The resin will be replaced by PVC materials rich in PETG and PLA, and for this it will bear the risk of changing the packaging plan.
The daily chemical pump head editor understands that not all resins have adverse effects. PLA, the material that Johnson & Johnson decided to use, is processed from natural corn fiber. Compared with ordinary plastics, the fuel consumption required for the processing process will be reduced by 65%, and it can be updated every year. This is better than those based on petroleum. Processed plastic materials have more competitive advantages. PLA can be processed by injection and blow molding, and can also be made into tubes, labels and shortened sleeves, which is more suitable for commodities in the daily chemical category.
In addition, PHA is another type of biodegradable plastic that is converted from grain sugars. Compared with other degradable plastics, such as polylactic acid PLA, it is more flexible and moisture-proof. It is estimated that its formal production with commercial planning will be launched in 2008.
PET plastic also has great development potential, but the question of recycling is a big resistance. As few people take back PET bottles, most of them are landfilled. The use of recycled plastic will cause many technical problems.
Since these resin materials are usually light brown or brownish green, in order to be more suitable for reprocessing, it is necessary to add some colorants. Another question relates to extrusion technology, especially if it is a blow molding technology with a bottle in the bottle, the middle layer will include a retractable resin, so that the resin will not touch the product and affect the decoration effect. In short, the use of high-quality, clean packaging materials is the most important, and the use of high-quality renewable materials is the top priority.
