Glass-like compact
Toly and Eastman introduce a cosmetics compact made from modified PET
Toly and Eastman have developed Gemini, a cosmetics compact produced with a new co-polyester from Eastman. The material combines recycled content with compatibility in existing PET recycling streams, offering a sustainable option for thick-wall compact packaging.
Gemini is the first compact to be manufactured with the co-polyester Cristal One Renew IM812. The resin is claimed to provide the transparency and gloss required for premium designs while incorporating certified recycled content through molecular recycling. According to Toly, the use of Eastman’s new material enables brands to meet increasingly strict sustainability requirements while maintaining the aesthetics and tactile qualities expected in the cosmetics sector.
Olaf Zahra, chief technical and sustainability officer at Toly, described the project as part of a broader effort to reconcile design and environmental responsibility. “Our partnership with Eastman on the Gemini compact represents a shared vision for the future of beauty packaging, one that balances luxury with responsibility,” he said. “By utilising Cristal One Renew IM812, we are able to offer our clients packaging solutions that empower brands to meet stringent sustainability goals while delivering the high-end aesthetics and tactile experience consumers expect.”
Cristal One Renew IM812 has been developed to offer glass-like clarity for thick-wall PET cases, allowing for transparent and glossy surfaces without the need for alternative plastics. The resin can contain up to 100 per cent certified recycled content, allocated through the ISCC mass balance system, and is claimed to be fully compatible with established PET recycling streams. Certifications from EPBP, APR and RecyClass confirm its recyclability within existing infrastructures.
For Eastman, the collaboration with Toly represents the first application of Cristal One Renew IM812 in compact packaging. Tara Cary, global cosmetics market manager at Eastman, said the development illustrates how materials innovation can support regulatory preparedness in the industry. “This innovative solution ensures that packaging not only meets today’s standards but is also ready for the legislative demands of tomorrow,” she noted.
The Gemini compact was presented by Toly and Eastman at the Luxe Pack Monaco trade show.