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Image of metallised vs metal-shelled closures for beauty and wellness packs

A metal finish on a jar lid can come from a thin vacuum-deposited layer or from a real aluminium shell. Here is how each looks, feels and suits a premium range.

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Electric furnaces for glass packaging: how they compare

How a glass furnace is heated shapes the carbon footprint of every bottle it makes. Here is how the main furnace types compare, and why electric furnaces stand out.

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PCR Glass in Beauty Packaging

Recycled glass has a reputation for showing its history. Here is what PCR glass is, what it does, and how our 30ml Bastia bottle holds over 50% PCR content and still...

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Eco Treatment Pumps: Sustainable Style for Beauty and Wellness

The Eco Treatment Pump — bringing together innovation, conscious design and premium look and feel.

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Pantone's 2026: A Colour to Dream With, A Vision for Packaging
What Will the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax Mean for You?
The Powder Shaker: A Classic Touch for Modern Beauty
What is the difference between a lotion pump and an airless pump?
Piles of mixed plastic material at recycling plant
Wiper seal insert in black cosmetic glass bottle
Ordinary to Extraordinary—Stand Out with Custom Glass
Cosmetic Glass vs Pharmaceutical Glass:  What's the Difference?
What is PCR Packaging?