As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the cosmetics industry is experiencing a renaissance in terms of packaging. With a heightened focus on hygiene and safety, the demand for packaging that is not only functional but also visually appealing has skyrocketed.

In this blog post, we'll explore how cosmetics packaging shines post-COVID and the trends driving this evolution.

As sustainability becomes an increasingly pressing issue, more and more businesses are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint. One area where this is particularly important is packaging.

Every year, billions of plastic containers and other packaging items end up in landfills and oceans, causing significant harm to the environment. One solution to end the waste issue problem is refillable packaging — a trend quickly gaining momentum in many industries, especially in the cosmetic industry.

As consumers, we utilize a range of beauty products in our daily lives, whether it's makeup, skincare, or haircare. Once these things have been used up, what do we typically do? Throw them in the trash. However, most products are typically disposed of improperly. 

A consumer’s experience with a product starts with its packaging. It’s the first thing they see and where they can find information about the product. According to one of the largest commerce platforms, Shopify, “The market for e-commerce goods has changed drastically over the last decade. As a result, the demand for product packaging solutions to handle shipping, logistics, and creating a unique customer touchpoint has grown alongside it, with a total market value of $61.55 billion expected by 2025.”

There has been a growing interest in sustainable packaging, especially in the electronics industry. Electronic packaging refers to the materials and techniques used to enclose and protect electronic devices and components during storage, transportation, and use. However, it is no secret that electronics take a long time to break down and contribute to pollution, which is why the electronics industry is developing a more eco-friendly packaging system by reducing their carbon footprint.

Chemicals in cosmetics and packaging hugely impact climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction. Recent research by Beyond Plastic shows that by 2030 plastics will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the U.S. 

Sustainable beauty products are making an impact on the future of the planet. “The global beauty and personal care industry is expected to grow by nearly 6% annually through 2026,” according to a report by THG Ingenuity. With more beauty and personal care brands shifting toward sustainable production, they will help in reducing the usage of chemicals and harm to the environment while fostering high-quality, natural, and raw-ingredient products.

Recycling conserves energy, reduces air and water pollution, limits greenhouse gasses, and decreases the number of products taken to landfills. And the great thing about recycling: You can throw your plastics in blue bins and continue with your day. Even though recycling seems easy and efficient, how come so many plastic products end up in a landfill instead?

Are you looking for new and innovative energy ideas to make intelligent decisions that impact the future? For example, changing your tactics to renewable energy systems and practices will provide reliable power supplies and reduce the need for imported fuels.

Researchers are constantly investing their time and energy to find the best renewable energy sources that everyone can use. Here are the top four unheard-of alternative energy sources you can include daily to benefit the environment.