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Sourcing Innovative Materials—Ocean Plastics, Molded Pulp & More

The beauty industry turns to molded pulp, paper, reclaimed ocean plastics, & plant-based materials as it plots a smarter, more eco-friendly packaging path.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor02.03.22

As the path forward in sustainable packaging accelerates, beauty brands are progressively seeking creative materials that can make a difference.

New types of innovative materials are being explored. Beauty brands are modernizing their packaging with new types of materials—including molded pulp, paper and reclaimed ocean plastics.

We spoke to several suppliers offering these new materials.

Sourcing Eco-Friendly Paper, Pulp & Plastics Will Make a Difference

Worldwide, experts are offering predictions on which solutions will spark the greatest impact.

The demand for paper, pulp, and plastics is on the rise—especially for more sustainable versions of these materials. (Note: Wallpaper rec