Italian cosmetics packaging manufacturer Lumson has unveiled a refillable jar made from recycled glass and bioplastics derived from grape waste. The design concept is part of the Memora pilot project, which was developed in collaboration with start-up Krill Design and researchers at the Politecnico di Milano technical university. It pursues the idea of transforming waste and by-products from other sectors – primarily the food industry – into valuable raw materials for cosmetics packaging through an environmentally friendly upcycling process.

A recyclable bioplastic

At the heart of the concept is a jar called "Deluxe", a 50-millilitre refillable container made from recycled glass by Lumson. The plate, lid and refillable inner container are made of "ReKrill Uva" – a biodegradable bioplastic from Italian start-up Krill Design, which specialises in sustainable materials made from by-products of the food industry. The design is based on a circular system involving the recovery, reduction and reuse of raw materials.

Exchange via NFC chip

In addition, an NFC chip can be integrated into the pot, allowing consumers to access brand information such as technical data, traceability and reuse. Loyalty programmes and other forms of consumer engagement can also be supported. The pilot project is part of the publicly funded MUSA initiative, which is supported by several Milanese universities and focuses on sustainable fashion and design. According to Lumson, this represents an approach to further developing the use of materials, manufacturing processes and digital functions in the packaging sector.

Source: Lumson