PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2021

PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 05/21 www.petpla.net 45 BOTTLES Toothpaste in a PET headstand bottle Colgate-Palmolive has brought out three new toothpaste products in innovative, recyclable packaging under Colgate’s “elixir” label. Three varieties have been developed for whiter teeth, to eliminate discol- ouration and protect gums. The packaging removes the distinction between a cosmetic and dental care product, as well as between a tube and headstand bottle in terms of packaging. The products come in a fairly stiff 80ml container with a tube-shaped shoulder on which a lid with dispensing spout and sealed cap is placed. The pack- aging is sealed and secured by an interlocking transparent screw cap with an insert to ensure the dispens- ing spout is properly secured. Any residues remaining in the tube are likely to be minimal. www.colgate.de Do-it-Yourself liquid soap The Munich-based company, Sause GmbH, has launched a new sustainable liquid foam soap product under the name “Sause - Die Seifenbrause”. Customers can choose between a glass flacon or a dispenser made from recycled PET as a soap bottle. Both have a lockable pump dispenser. The concentrate tablets that produce the soap are packed into cardboard tubes with interlocking lids. The liquid soap is created by pouring water into marked bottles, then adding the requisite number of tablets. Wait until the tablets have dissolved, by which time the soap will be ready. Varieties are available with or without added fragrances. www.seifenbrause.de A refill system for dishwashing detergent The buzzwords “sustainable” and “environmentally-friendly” are causing new innovations and companies in the cleansing product sector to spring up like mushrooms. Only time will tell which one prevails. Here, the German company, Blaue Helden, is focusing on a reusable bottle made from PET that can be purchased empty. By adding water and the appropriate tablet, the customer can create a dishwashing detergent, as well as a glass, bathroom or all-purpose cleaner. The individual power tabs come in a 100% plastic-free sealed- edge bag that can be disposed of in waste paper. When you buy one of these bottles in a shop, it comes with a tag to which a starter tablet is attached. The bottles come in different sizes depending on the product and are fitted with suitable triggers or pump dispensers. www.blauehelden.de