Urška Vrabič Brodnjak (Author), Iva Jestratijević (Author)

Abstract

Packaging waste's ecological impact, stemming from resource depletion, plastic pollution, and climate concerns, is prompting environmental worries. Within the baby cosmetics domain, management task involves balancing safety, hygiene standards, consumer preferences, and regulations, all while adopting eco-friendly packaging. This study presents a holistic global assessment of sustainable packaging options tailored for the baby cosmetics sector. By employing a systematic methodology encompassing planning using Python programming, data evaluation, analysis, and synthesis, the investigation scrutinized packaging claims from 2048 brands, including 76 specializing in baby cosmetics. Findings reveal that while 39% of brands omit packaging material details, 61% embrace recyclable, refillable, or bio-based alternatives. This shift underscores a growing sustainability inclination, though undisclosed packaging materials indicate transparency gaps, urging enhanced regulations. Remarkably, only 14 baby cosmetic brands among those studied incorporate diverse certifications and standards. This study's novelty lies in its exhaustive analysis of sustainable packaging solutions tailored for the baby cosmetics sector. It highlights the pressing need for cosmetic companies to adopt sustainable packaging, ensure transparency, and collaborate industry-wide to ensure a sustainable future for baby cosmetic packaging.

Keywords

kozmetične blagovne znamk;vpliv na okolje;embalažni materiali;odpadki;trajnostna embalaža;cosmetic brands;environmental impact;packaging materials;packaging waste;sustainable packaging;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL NTF - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering
UDC: 655
COBISS: 166593283 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1099-1719
Views: 218
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: kozmetične blagovne znamke;vpliv na okolje;embalažni materiali;odpadki;trajnostna embalaža;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: str. 2208-2222
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ32
Issue: ǂiss. ǂ3
Chronology: June 2024
DOI: 10.1002/sd.2775
ID: 24291082