The theme of the impact on the environment is very current and is a reality that manifests itself under our eyes daily: global warming, climate change, pollution of ecosystems... the problem is evident and now no longer negligible.
The linear production, distribution and consumption systems (from the factory to the landfill) to which we have become accustomed in recent decades are not able to respond to this emergency, for this reason the concept of circular economy: a business model that limits the environmental impact and arises to "return" what is removed from nature, from the production to the re -proposed on the packaging market or raw material, in other form.
This approach, combined withtechnological innovation and the use of renewable energy, gives us hopes for the future: let's find out how an intelligent management of the packaging It can contribute to this important cause.
Materials for sustainable packaging
The materials may have several sustainability parameters: their resistance and durability, the possibility of being reused and recycled, their origin from non -virgin raw materials, but second, therefore recycled, But above all the amount of carbon dioxide and other polluting agents emitted by production and processing.
Also an apparently ecological material such as the paper has its own environmental impact, both in terms of CO2 and because of the deforestation, for this reason the FSC certification (Forest Stewardship Council), which guarantees the origin from managed forests responsible.
Glass and aluminum Instead they are extremely materials durable and above all easily recyclable: in particular, the recycling of aluminum allows to save up to 95% of energy compared to that necessary to produce it.
Some particular product sectors, such as food or cosmetic, still require the use of plastic, for reasons of practicality and security, Compared to the glass for example. The solution to this problem is once again in the responsible choices of producers and consumers: some studies show that, If a plastic bottle comes correctly recycled, then the glass must be reused at least twenty times To ensure that its carbon imprint drops to the levels of that of plastic.
Everyone must do their part in the correct differentiation of packaging.
Reduce, REUSE, Recycle: how to do our part
So what can producers and consumers do to do their part?
The first step lies in reduce consumption And the waste, a small but important choice in this sense could be to buy products in large format and move as little shipments as possible: for example it is preferable to buy a bottle from one liter compared to different orders of 200ml bottles. On the part of companies it is therefore important to provide products in large format and rechargeable, also equipping themselves with delivery systems that reduce waste like Airless bottles.
The reuse It is another fundamental piece of the circular economy, for this reason it is better to always prefer rechargeable systems or that can be intended for secondary purposes once used.
The last and most important passage is that of recycling: thanks to separate collection it is in fact possible to recover most of the materials and limit in significant way pollution and consumption of resources. For this reason, producers are required to insert in each pack precise indications on how to differentiate correctly All the components of the packaging. However, the final user remains the real keystone of all this operation, having in his hands the direct responsibility for the correct differentiation of the product.
Our Green projects:
Let's see our most recent projects together:
- Green Box Green♡Heart: We have reduced the packaging of our online orders, bringing it from two packs to one and replacing the previous boxes with a 70%Green Box in FSC Mix. Less waste of cardboard, less volume, reusable and recyclable box.
- Touch Treat Dispenser: We designed a display for the salons entirely in aluminum and durable and recyclable steel for our blue vials.
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Project plant a tree: Thanks to the partnership with Tree Nation, the Procosmet forest was created. For each order online and in each salon that has joined the initiative we planted a tree for him. Objective: plant 10,000 trees and absorb 5,000 tons of CO2.
Now it's up to you to make a sustainable choice: Visit our online shop, choose the products with the Green packaging and remember to differentiate correctly!
