The fifth edition of Polo Innovation Day focuses on the latest market trends and innovative projects in sustainable cosmetics.
One of the prevailing trends is that of supply chain sustainability. In a historical moment in which attention to the environment and man's impact on the planet are of fundamental importance, it is important that the cosmetics industry is also called to face a turning point, reinventing itself in a sustainable way.
Sustainable cosmetics
“Sustainability” means taking into consideration social, environmental and economic aspects along the entire production chain of a product, to ensure an overall positive impact.
When we talk about sustainable cosmetics, sustainability does not only refer to the way in which the ingredients are sourced or the ways in which the product is made, but also to the materials used, both during production phases That post production.
A holistic approach is needed that makes the formulation of the cosmetic and the processes that lead to its production sustainable.
Implementing automated machinery in your supply chain made by companies that, in turn, significantly contribute to the transition towards the use of more sustainable ingredients and materials for the production of natural and organic cosmetics is the beginning of a greener future.
We at IDM Automation believe in innovation and have always supported green evolution, which we promote with our automation systems. Automation represents the future, since thanks to it production is managed in an optimized way, in a continuous cycle and with maximum precision, without waste of raw materials, fewer breakdowns and fewer inefficiencies.
How the cosmetic product can be sustainable
Innovation in the cosmetics sector is essential to begin approaching the issue of sustainability in a simple way, from the formulation and production of ingredients to processes that concern post-consumption and have an environmental impact, such as the disposal of packaging and the biodegradability of ingredients and residues.
There biodegradability it is a key factor increasingly used in cosmetics to contribute to environmental protection. Innovation at the formulation level has made it possible to find alternatives to the use of some substances traditionally used in the formulation of cosmetics.
This is precisely the case with microplastics, water-insoluble plastic particles inserted into cosmetics to perform various functions, such as exfoliation in skin care products or teeth polishing in oral hygiene products.
Due to their small size, microplastics can easily pass through the filters of water treatment plants, and end up directly in the sea, under certain conditions. Due to their potential threat to marine ecosystems, many cosmetic brands have already responded with initiatives to limit or ban microplastics from their products.
Many cosmetics manufacturers are turning towards natural alternatives such as inorganic minerals or products of plant origin, such as seeds and fruit shells.
Alternatives to plastic in cosmetic packaging
Until recent years, plastic has been the main source for the creation of cosmetic packaging.
However, the environmental impact of this material is a point to work on, as more and more consumers look for ecological and sustainable products, also because, in some areas such as e-commerce, packaging is increasing. The cosmetics packaging of the future is made up of recyclable and renewable materials such as cardboard, aluminium, glass. Furthermore, it is important to make efforts to reduce packaging, whenever possible, without affecting the properties of the cosmetic.
With their purchasing decisions, consumers and cosmetics manufacturers can help reduce the global environmental footprint by supporting brands and products that also promote environmentally friendly practices. protect the future of our planet.
Collaborate with IDM Automation to make this transition towards packaging more sustainable, easy and intuitive. Thanks to our automated filling and packaging machines, you will also be able to improve the productivity of your company, achieving a big competitive advantage.
IDM Automation will be present at the Polo Innovation Day on Thursday 22 September in Crema. Come and visit us at the stand ID24 ** to see, in person, how we design our systems.
