Sustainable Packaging

This award recognises new packaging formats that have a lower environmental impact. The packaging is used for cosmetics / personal care products and makes a difference in some of these areas:

• Material: The use of green(er) materials that have a lower environmental footprint
• Design: The design approach considers life cycle analysis
• Functionality: Maintains or improves functionality of packaging

2026 Finalists (listed in alphabetical order)

Eastman Cristal™ One Renew IM812 specialty PET
Epopack mono-material PET dropper system with PET heavy wall bottle
Guerlain Refillable Orchidée Impériale
Sulapac Yom Beauty packaging
Unilever TRESemmé packaging
Wella Supernatural Color Packaging

The winners will be announced at the awards reception on 27th October in Paris.

Eligibility:

• Applications in cosmetic / personal care products
• Packaging introduced within the last three years
• Packaging has sustainability merits

Judging Criteria:

• Environmental Impact: Makes a measurable difference in terms of environmental impact
• Innovation: Some innovation involved
• Application: The potential to have wide applications in cosmetic / personal care products
• Verifiable: Evidence of sustainability claims

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Get wider recognition of your sustainability credentials
• Competitive Advantage: Stand out from your rivals by highlighting your sustainability award
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to partners and customers
• New Customers: Garner new customers by communicating your sustainability award

In 2025, the gold winner was CAHM Europe QPearl.
The joint silver winners were Occeanne Packaging and SMCG Glass.