The partial switch to polypropylene packaging will conserve fossil raw materials and reduce emissions during production, according to Beiersdorf. The plant-based plastic is obtained from a by-product of the paper industry and is more environment-friendly than conventional petroleum-based plastic. Sabic's polypropylene is accredited under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) and is certified as renewable.
Commenting on Beiersdorf's pioneering role, Michael Becker, Head of Global Packaging R&D at Beiersdorf, said: "We are driving this issue forward energetically and are proud to be the first in our mass market segment to use PP made from renewable, plant-based raw materials as a packaging material for cosmetics."
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