Mono-material Cosmetic Packaging

Mono-material cosmetic packaging is made from a single polymer family, such as PP, PE, or PET, across every component: bottle, cap, pump housing, and tube. These plastics are widely used, durable, and well supported by existing recycling systems. Because the pack doesn't mix materials, nothing has to be taken apart before it goes in the recycling bin. Read more about mono-material in our blog post

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Why brands choose mono-material packaging:

• Easier recycling: One polymer family fits sorting and recycling streams better than mixed-material packs.

• Better recycled material: Cleaner material streams make higher-quality recyclate more likely.

• Ready for PPWR: Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), design-for-recycling requirements get stricter from 2030. Switching now saves you a redesign later.

• Claims you can back up: A specific, verifiable fact such as "made from 100% PP" is stronger than a generic term like "eco-friendly."

Requirements will tighten by 2030, but there will also be exceptions, and the details are still being worked out. The best step is to review your packaging early and see how the rules affect each product in your range.

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Explore our mono-material cosmetic packaging collection or read about PPWR requirements for cosmetic packaging.