This Packaging Provides an Alternative to Harmful Aerosol Spray Cans
Laura McQuarrie — July 24, 2013 — Unique
References: cambridgeconsultants & packagingoftheworld
This new foaming technology developed by Cambridge Consultants provides a better alternative to aerosol spray cans. Aerosol spray cans release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which have been linked to ozone damage and respiratory problems.
This new design swaps traditional aerosol spray cans with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that come in a range of shapes and sizes and are a much more cost-effective option. Instead of requiring the use of gasses in bottling, this technology forms foam with compressed air or nitrogen. This not only creates a product that is better for the earth, it also has the potential to create creamier products because of the finer bubbles that are made as a result. This has huge implications for the way shaving cream, mousse-based makeup and foaming hair products are packaged.
This new design swaps traditional aerosol spray cans with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that come in a range of shapes and sizes and are a much more cost-effective option. Instead of requiring the use of gasses in bottling, this technology forms foam with compressed air or nitrogen. This not only creates a product that is better for the earth, it also has the potential to create creamier products because of the finer bubbles that are made as a result. This has huge implications for the way shaving cream, mousse-based makeup and foaming hair products are packaged.
Trend Themes
1. Foam Dispensers - Opportunity for developing innovative foam dispensers as an alternative to harmful aerosol spray cans.
2. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles - Potential in creating cost-effective PET bottles as a sustainable packaging option for various products.
3. Compressed Air/nitrogen Foam Technology - Disruptive potential in replacing traditional aerosol spray cans by developing foam technology using compressed air or nitrogen.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - Opportunity for personal care companies to adopt foam dispensers and PET bottles as eco-friendly packaging solutions for shaving cream, mousse-based makeup, and foaming hair products.
2. Consumer Goods - Potential for consumer goods industry to explore new foam dispensers and PET bottles to replace traditional aerosol spray cans in various product categories.
3. Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the packaging industry to develop novel foam dispensing technologies and sustainable PET bottle designs.
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