South Korea's LG Chem Ltd. unveiled an environmentally friendly plastic material derived from carbon dioxide (CO₂) on March 21 at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna in Bologna, Italy.
With more than 3,000 companies specializing in materials, packaging, original development manufacturing (ODM) and branding, Bologna Cosmoprof is the largest trade fair for the beauty industry, showcasing the latest developments and trends.
LG Chem is showcasing its cosmetic containers made of polyethylene carbonate (PEC) at the Ecozone booth of its partner Cosmax, a leading Korean cosmetics manufacturer.
PEC is a pioneering environmentally friendly plastic made from industrial emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and ethylene oxide (EO).
LG Chem has developed the unique catalysts and process technologies necessary to convert carbon dioxide into usable plastics, putting the company at the forefront of productivity in carbon dioxide plastics production.
PEC is mainly used for cosmetic containers and food packaging materials, and by blending it with other plastic products, it can be adapted to a variety of applications, from flexible films to rigid boxes.
The cosmetics industry is increasingly favoring the use of eco-friendly containers.
With the introduction of environmental regulations such as the European Union (EU) carbon border tax, many global cosmetics companies have announced plans to add a carbon footprint to their products and increase the use of recycled plastics by 2030.
