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Feb 26, 2020
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Features
Feb 26, 2020
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new ruling categorising aerosol cans as Universal Waste in a bid to boost recycling. World Aerosols asked Mike MacKay of DeSpray Environmental and Gary Okey of Recycle Aerosol to share their thoughts on the ruling and how it will impact the aerosol sector.
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Policy News
Feb 26, 2020
Six large retailers have been fined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for violations of air quality regulations limiting smog-forming chemicals found in a range of household products including air fresheners, general-purpose cleaners and multipurpose lubricants.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are an important component of the chemical mixture that turns... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 26, 2020
Cosmoprof Bologna, which was due to take place in March, has been postponed due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus.
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof SpA, the organiser of Cosmoprof, officially announced that the 2020 edition will now take place in June. Cosmopack and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics will be held on 11-14 June, while Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon... [Read More]
Product News
Feb 25, 2020
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched Microban 24, a new brand of antibacterial home sanitising products, including an aerosol spray, to keep surfaces protected against bacteria for up to 24 hours. According to the company, Microban 24 kills 99.9% of bacteria on contact but also keeps working throughout the day.
Bacteria can survive on surfaces anywhere from several... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Feb 21, 2020
Schwarzkopf, owned by Henkel, has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to make its retail hair care, colour and styling products recyclable across the US.
As of 1 January, consumers are being invited to collect and post in their empty product packaging from participating Schwarzkopf hair care products, including the brand’s got2b styling &... [Read More]
Features
Feb 20, 2020
We’ve heard about aluminium, steel and plastic aerosols; but what about biomass? Farrag Packaging founder Gary Hawthorne introduces the biomass aerosol can.
Farrag Packaging is an aerosol valve and custom closure supplier with over 15 years’ experience in supply from China, Vietnam, Japan and Korea to Europe, the US and Latin America.
We are a company that has... [Read More]
Household News
Feb 20, 2020
Air fresheners may help to ‘mitigate the harm caused by indoor malodours’, according to a study published by Atmosphere, an international peer-to-peer journal.
Following its publication, the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) released a statement about the study, which highlights the ‘importance’ of air fresheners.
According to the HCPA,... [Read More]
Product News
Feb 20, 2020
Italy-based Cosmosol has partnered with UK-based Salvalco to trial its ‘revolutionary’ Eco-Valve technology. The two companies will work towards providing a solution for customers, developing zero-volatile organic compound (VOC) emission bulk formulas alongside new packaging to replace existing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) butane valves with Eco-Valve.
Salvalvo’s... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 19, 2020
Global aerosol dispensing firm LINDAL Group held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for its $25 million (€23.1 million) facility in Brazil. The project represents the company’s largest investment to date.
The ceremony, which took place on Tuesday 4 February, was attended by the Mayor of Jundiaí, Luiz Fernando Machado, and Lindal representatives... [Read More]
Household News
Feb 19, 2020
Unilever has announced its 2019 results, showing sales growth of 2.9% led by its emerging market business, which grew 5.3%, and its home care division, which grew 6.1%.
According to the results, the company’s underlying sales grew 2.9% with 1.2% from volume and 1.6% from price. Its growth was largely due to a strong performance in the home care sector. Its emerging... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 18, 2020
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has signed a deal with UK-based recycling firm Viridor to source 200 million bottles’ worth of recycled plastic (high-density polyethylene) over the next five years.
Under the deal, P&G will receive recycled plastic feedstocks from Viridor to produce home cleaning product packaging. Plastic supplied under the deal will be from post-consumer... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 18, 2020
The Household & commercial products association (HPCA) has reorganised its staff to better position the company to ‘address the changing landscape’ of the sector.
Dr. Steve Bennett, who has worked with the HCPA for 10 years, will now lead the Scientific Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, International Affairs and Strategic Alliances & Industry Relations departments... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 17, 2020
Silgan Holdings, a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, has acquired aerosol overcap manufacturer Cobra Plastics.
Cobra Plastics manufacturers and sells injection moulded plastic closures for a range of consumer products, with a focus on the aerosol overcap market. Adam Greenlee, president of Silgan Holdings, said: “The acquisition of Cobra... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 17, 2020
Tennis champion Serena Williams has signed a deal with Procter & Gamble’s brand Secret to support its gender equality work. As part of the partnership, Williams will appear in ads for Secret’s ‘All Strength No Sweat’ campaign, which is due to be released next month.
Secret creates antiperspirants and deodorants in both stick and aerosol format. According... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Feb 17, 2020
The takeover of shaving company Harry’s, which offers a shaving subscription service including shaving gels, has been blocked by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Edgewell Personal Care had planned to acquire Harry’s in a $1.43 billion (€1.31 billion) deal, which would have seen the shaving company join brands such as Bulldog Skincare, Hawaiian Tropic and... [Read More]
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