The trend makes cosmetics more use 'environmental packaging'

The most representative eco-friendly paper is that plastic, foam, rope, and non-woven materials are changed to easy-to-decompose soybean oil printing methods.


According to analysis, this is due to the sharp increase in online shopping due to the new crown epidemic. Before purchasing products, consumers will also consider whether it is environmentally friendly packaging.


According to a survey conducted by the Korea Environmental Industry Technology Institute, 3 out of every 5 consumers in South Korea "have used environmentally-certified products."


While reducing the guilt of customers for environmental pollution, cosmetics companies have also successively introduced environmentally friendly packaging that can be liberated from tedious waste sorting.


Amorepacific Group’s cosmetic containers introduced "zero metal" pumps and launched environmentally friendly products that use 100% recyclable plastic containers. The aim is to reduce approximately 700 tons of plastic packaging materials by 2022 and achieve less plastic use (Less Plastic)" to improve recyclability.


The vegetarian cosmetics brand ‘GAON’ under Koriana Cosmetics participates in environmental protection. It uses uncoated recycled paper and uses ink extracted from soybean oil to introduce environmentally friendly packaging that is easy to recycle.


CJ Olive Young replaced the packaging material for the instant cosmetic delivery service from the original PVC plastic material to recyclable kraft paper. By August 31, in order to practice environmental protection culture, stores across the country also launched the "reduction of one-time free packaging bags".

In March of this year, Feilifeila, SK Chemical and DAEDONG I&C jointly developed a "wood-plastic" cosmetic container that combines PETG and wood, which is recognized for its environmental protection and safety.


Di Jiating is fully introducing the environmentally-friendly delivery packaging "Healthy Delivery Project", minimizing unnecessary text and printing design, replacing it with a courier box that only uses white ink, and replacing the auxiliary materials needed in the delivery process with paper .


AROMATICA is working hard to develop products that are environmentally friendly from product containers to packaging. In principle, the use of glass containers that do not have to worry about detecting environmental hormones has set a goal of 100% use of biodegradable and recycled plastic materials.


SERUMKIND has launched "Skip Care", which uses environmentally friendly packaging with recyclable rates to carry out a differentiation strategy. According to the company, printing with bean inks that reduce environmental damage and carcinogens can reduce environmental pressure.


In May of this year, I’M MEME launched the "I’M Bare Collection" container and packaging materials that use sustainable packaging materials and no adhesives, which improves recyclability.


In May of this year, LUSH KOREA replaced all packaging materials used for refrigerated distribution with environmentally friendly materials. The tape on the surface of the box only used for refrigerated distribution was also replaced with kraft paper tape that sticks to water. To prevent product damage, use Environmentally friendly cushioning material.


A person from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: "With the formation of a contactless society, the demand for distribution will continue to increase. Therefore, it is time to strive to make environmentally friendly packaging a new competitiveness."


A relevant person in the industry said: "As the importance of environmental protection is further emphasized, many companies are in the forefront of realizing social value, and in the future, more and more companies using environmentally friendly materials for cosmetic packaging will be used."