Today we’ll talk about something super cool, and that is biodegradable cosmetic containers. Have you ever wondered what happens to packaging after your makeup or lotion is empty? Good, biodegradable containers can help combat that issue!
It is something anyone can do, and increasingly becoming more popular to use biodegradable materials for a variety of products, including cosmetics. More and more people understand the impact that traditional plastic packaging can have on the environment. That is why companies like Shiny Packaging are starting to produce biodegradable versions of their products.
Compostable packaging is a good idea for cosmetics because it decomposes as time passes. In plain English, this means that it doesn’t leave behind harmful chemicals or waste. Traditional plastic packaging can linger for hundreds of years, leading to pollution and threaten wildlife. We can do our part to save the planet for our children by selecting biodegradable containers.
When we toss our old makeup containers in the trash, they can linger in our landfills for years without any sign of breaking down. Compostable and recyclable[*the green recycling boxes]composted can be recycled as well to help reduce landfill waste. This is a small but significant baby step towards a better future.
There are several very good reasons for opting for the biodegradable cosmetic packaging. It’s better for the environment and might be better for your skin, too. Some old-school plastic holders contain chemicals that can leach into your goods. Biodegradable containers from the natural material for your health and safe for the earth.
Once you have exhausted both options for use of biodegradable cosmetic containers, you have a few choices of what to do with them. You can also compost them, recycle them or repurpose them for other uses. This is not only a time saver but it saves waste and your effect on the environment. When you use biodegradable containers, you are doing your part to contribute to a better future for us all.