45 PRODUCTS PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 11/21 www.petpla.net PETproducts Cosmetic portfolio made from ocean-bound PET In addition to the already established cosmetics packaging made from various blends of recycled PET (rPET), Gerresheimer now offers its cosmetic portfolio made from ocean-bound plastic. At Luxepack the company presented this offer to its customers. The packaging material is suitable for a wide range of care and cosmetic products, such as shower gels, hair shampoos, body lotions, facial cleansing products and various creams, claims the company. Niels Düring, Global Executive Vice President Plastic Packaging, and his team perceive clear advantages in its usage: the ocean-bound plastic consists of 100% PET and is recyclable. Since less energy needs to be used for recycling, the CO2 requirement for production is reduced. Consequently, recycling saves both raw materials and energy. Gerresheimer has developed a complete dimensional analysis together with a functional test. In conclusion, there are no significant differences between ocean-bound and virgin PET material. They only differ slightly in their visual appearance related to the colour tonality. Gerresheimer obtains the recycled, ocean-bound plastic from an experienced and certified partner company, which collects the material and processes it appropriately for use in production. www.gerresheimer.com E N D L E S S I N N O V A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 1 9
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