Ecological cosmetic packaging: use of biodegradable polymers

• Autorzy: Fabijański Mariusz , Jaszczuk Jan

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.15199/180.2025.1.1

Warianty tytułu

PL

Ekologiczne opakowania kosmetyczne: wykorzystanie biodegradowalnych polimerów

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Traditional plastic packaging used in the cosmetics industry constitutes a significant burden on the environment due to its limited recyclability and long degradation time. In response to this problem, an alternative solution was developed in the form of biodegradable polymer packaging. This work presents the process of creating a safe and functional packaging for cosmetic masses, which is biodegradable under industrial composting conditions. The research included the development of an appropriate polymer composition, analysis of its mechanical and barrier properties, assessment of biodegradability and safety in contact with cosmetic products. Additionally, tests were carried out to optimize the production process and a series of packaging meeting the appropriate requirements were developed. The effect of the work carried out was to obtain a material with functional parameters that also meets environmental standards. The effectiveness of the developed solution was confirmed by obtaining appropriate certificates and a patent for the invention, which proves the innovativeness and implementation potential of the new type of biodegradable cosmetic packaging.

PL

Tradycyjne opakowania z tworzyw sztucznych stosowane w przemyśle kosmetycznym stanowią istotne obciążenie dla środowiska ze względu na ich ograniczoną możliwość recyklingu i długi czas degradacji. W odpowiedzi na ten problem opracowano alternatywne rozwiązanie w postaci biodegradowalnych opakowań polimerowych. Niniejsza praca przedstawia proces tworzenia bezpiecznego i funkcjonalnego opakowania na masy kosmetyczne, które ulega biodegradacji w warunkach kompostowania przemysłowego. Badania obejmowały opracowanie odpowiedniej kompozycji polimerowej, analizę jej właściwości mechanicznych i barierowych, ocenę biodegradowalności oraz bezpieczeństwa w kontakcie z produktami kosmetycznymi. Dodatkowo, przeprowadzono testy nad optymalizacją procesu produkcji oraz opracowano serię opakowań spełniających odpowiedzenie wymagania. Efektem przeprowadzonych prac było uzyskanie materiału o parametrach użytkowych, który jednocześnie spełnia normy środowiskowe. Skuteczność opracowanego rozwiązania potwierdzono poprzez uzyskanie stosownych certyfikatów oraz patentu na wynalazek, co dowodzi innowacyjności i potencjału wdrożeniowego nowego typu biodegradowalnych opakowań kosmetycznych.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

polylactide; biodegradation; mechanical properties; cosmetic packaging

PL

polilaktyd; biodegradacja; właściwości mechaniczne; opakowania kosmetyczne

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo SIGMA-NOT
• Czasopismo: Polish Technical Review
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: No. 1
• Strony: 2--6
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 49 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Fabijański Mariusz

• The Department of Plastics Processing, Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warsaw, Polska

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6606-3416

autor

Jaszczuk Jan

• Novo-Pak Sp. z o.o. Całowanie 103A, 05-480 Karczew, Polska

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