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Kao Uses Chemically Recycled PET Material for the Inner Plate in Foundation Makeup

Move promotes horizontal recycling of plastic cosmetic containers.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The Kao Corporation is using chemically-recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material for the inner plate of its makeup foundation. The PET is manufactured by PET Refine Technology Co., Ltd., using chemical recycling technology* created by Jeplan. The initiative is expected to reduce the amount of virgin plastic Kao uses in the makeup category. It promotes sustainable manufacturing, as well as efforts to realize horizontal recycling of plastic cosmetic containers, according to Kao. Mo...

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