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Meet customers’ needs with sustainable perfume packaging

Posted by Edoardo Cavagnetto on August 10 2023 - Reading time: 5 minutes

sustainable perfume packagingIn today’s world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of consumer consciousness, businesses across many industries are being called upon to adopt more sustainable practices. The perfume industry is no exception with consumers increasingly seeking eco-friendly alternatives that align with their values and contribute to a greener planet.

Sustainable perfume packaging has emerged as a transformative solution that not only meets customers’ demands for eco-consciousness but also presents many benefits for brands and consumers alike.

Discover them in the following article!

The reasons why you need sustainable perfume packaging

The traditional perfume packaging landscape often featured copious amounts of plastic, nonrecyclable materials, and excessive packaging. This contributed to significant environmental impact, which led customers to question the industry’s sustainability practices. In response, many brands have begun to create perfume packaging that prioritizes sustainability and minimizes the ecological footprint.

With increasing concern about the ecological impact of consumer products, people, in fact, are now seeking environmentally responsible alternatives that align with their values and principles.

Sustainable perfume packaging not only addresses this concern but also embraces innovation and creativity while captivating consumers with its aesthetically pleasing designs and unique materials.

Therefore, for suppliers to be competitive in the market, including sustainable packaging in their catalogues is no longer a choice but actually necessary.

Here are some reasons why this is true.

Environmental responsibility

Sustainable packaging solutions significantly reduce plastic waste and promote the use of recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials. By offering sustainable packaging, brands can demonstrate their active contribution to preserve natural resources for future generations while attracting the attention of conscious consumers.

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Enhancing brand image

Embracing sustainability is not just about environmental impact; it also positively influences a brand’s image. Companies that prioritize sustainable practices are viewed as responsible and forward-thinking and garner respect and loyalty from customers who share the same values. That is why those companies look for suppliers that can offer 100% sustainable components.

Meeting consumer expectations

Customers today demand transparency and ethical values from the brands they support; sustainable perfume packaging demonstrates a commitment to meeting their expectations. Brands that proactively cater to these demands are more likely to build long-lasting customer relationships.

Innovation and creativity

Sustainable packaging opens the door to innovative and creative designs that stand out on shelves. Brands can differentiate themselves through unique, eco-friendly packaging solutions that entice customers with visually appealing products. You need to find a competent manufacturer that can offer top-quality sustainable products while also personalizing them to meet your and your clients’ requests.

Legnapin is the most sustainable mono-material friction cap for perfumes

Traditionally, perfume caps have required an internal plastic capsule for secure closure, accompanied by glue, generating non-eco-friendly waste. With Legnapin, however, this reliance on plastic is forever eradicated, which results in a fully eco-conscious creation.

Legnapin is a wooden cap in which the plastic capsule is replaced by one or three food-contact cork cylinders that create strong friction with the collar of the pump (spray or dispenser) and guarantee perfect closing without using any:

  • plastics
  • resins
  • glues

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Legnapin has many advanatges. Not only is it an eco-friendly choice, but it also provides high cost-effectiveness due to its universal design. Unlike conventional caps requiring new molds for varying diameters, Legnapin’s cork spurs can effortlessly fit into any wooden cap without needing any modifications.

We must underline that cork is an eco-friendly material: contrary to popular belief, harvesting cork does not harm the tree, as its bark regenerates naturally and can be reharvested approximately every nine to ten years.

By combining cork with wood to create components for perfume packaging, suppliers can offer products that tick all the boxes for sustainability and innovation. Mono-material and entirely sustainable, cork blends seamlessly with wood, which eliminates the need for separation during disposal.

In response to the growing demand for eco-friendly items, cork-wood packaging proves plastic free and caters to consumers seeking greener choices.

The blend of cork and wood represents a unique and innovative approach that can set suppliers apart in the market. By providing an eco-conscious alternative that is both cutting-edge and distinctive, suppliers can gain a competitive edge while contributing to a more sustainable future. With cork’s exceptional qualities and numerous benefits, it’s no wonder that it is revolutionizing the world of perfume packaging and beyond.


Since 1937, the Minelli Group has designed and developed top-quality sustainable luxury packaging whose quality is recognized all over the world.

With the collaboration of our branch Minelli Systems, which specializes in building finished components or products combining different materials, we created and patented the completely eco-friendly components we have just described that will let you offer innovative products without using plastic.

If you need more information or have a project in mind, do not hesitate to contact us!

 

 

Topics: sustainability, perfume packaging, sustainable design