What are the advantages of using PCR cosmetic bottles in cosmetic bottles?
What are PCR cosmetic bottles?
PCR cosmetic bottles are recycled plastic bottles made from post-consumer plastics (such as PET, PP, etc.) through recycling, cleaning, crushing, and reprocessing. While maintaining the original packaging function, these bottles greatly reduce the carbon footprint of plastics and effectively alleviate the environmental pressure caused by plastic pollution.
Five major application advantages of PCR cosmetic bottles
1. Significant environmental protection, helping sustainable development
The biggest advantage of PCR materials lies in their environmental protection. Compared with virgin plastics, the production process of PCR plastics reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, effectively alleviating the burden of the cosmetics industry on the environment. Taking Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. as an example, the company attaches great importance to the development direction of sustainable packaging. In recent years, it has continued to expand the application scope of PCR materials in cosmetic bottles, providing international customers with packaging solutions that meet green environmental standards, and has been recognized and praised by many markets around the world.
2. Excellent performance to meet the diversified needs of products
Although PCR materials come from recycled plastics, their performance is not inferior to virgin plastics after optimization. With the support of more than 50 injection molding machines and professional surface treatment technology owned by Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd., PCR cosmetic bottles can achieve the same appearance, texture and physical properties as traditional bottles. Whether it is a spray bottle, air cushion bottle, essence bottle or cream bottle, PCR materials can be used to achieve high-quality manufacturing, meeting the strict requirements of various high-end cosmetic brands for packaging performance.
3. Brand image plus points, catering to consumers' environmental protection concept
Modern consumers, especially the younger generation, pay more and more attention to the social responsibility and environmental protection concept of brands. Using PCR cosmetic bottles can not only convey the company's commitment to environmental protection, but also enhance the brand image and market recognition. In the process of providing OEM/ODM customized services to customers, Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. actively guides customers to integrate environmental protection concepts into brand packaging, which not only helps customers increase product added value, but also strengthens the competitive advantage of partners in the market.
4. Strong process compatibility, suitable for a variety of surface treatment methods
Although PCR bottle materials are recycled materials, their plasticity is still excellent and can be adapted to a variety of processing techniques. In Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd.'s 13,000 square meter modern production base, the company's technical team can give PCR cosmetic bottles different textures and visual effects through spraying, UV coating, silk screen printing, hot stamping and label pasting, and achieve customized appearance. Whether you pursue a simple style or prefer a luxurious design, PCR cosmetic bottles can do the job perfectly.
5. Adapt to international trends and help brands to globalize
With the increasingly stringent environmental regulations in major cosmetics consumer markets such as Europe and the United States, such as the EU Green Agreement and the US Sustainable Plastics Act, higher requirements are placed on plastic packaging. The use of PCR materials has become a "passport" to enter the high-end market. Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. has an annual export volume of 4-5 million US dollars, and its products are exported to the United States, Germany, Australia, Canada and other markets. The PCR packaging solutions it provides fully meet the international market's requirements for sustainable materials and have become an important support for many brands to enter the international market.
What to pay attention to when storing PCR cosmetic bottles
Understanding the characteristics of PCR materials is the premise of storage management
PCR materials are derived from post-consumer plastics, which are recycled, cleaned, and regranulated. Although its processing performance has been significantly improved, it still has the following storage-sensitive characteristics:
Slightly low heat resistance: Some PCR plastic bottles (especially PET) are prone to softening or deformation under high temperature conditions.
Weak light stability: Long-term exposure to strong light or ultraviolet rays may cause the material color to fade and mechanical strength to decrease.
High hygroscopicity changes: Compared with virgin materials, PCR is more likely to absorb moisture in the air during long-term storage, which may affect the subsequent process effects (such as silk screen printing or label pasting).
Based on these characteristics, it is crucial to formulate a suitable warehousing management system.
Professional practice of PCR bottle warehousing management by Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd.
As a modern enterprise integrating plastic packaging design, manufacturing and testing, Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. has accumulated rich experience in the production and management of PCR material products since its establishment in 2016. The company currently has a production base of more than 13,000 square meters and a standardized warehousing system to provide global customers with stable quality cosmetic packaging products.
The following are the storage recommendations for PCR cosmetic bottles that we have summarized in actual operations:
1. Temperature control: maintain a cool environment and avoid high temperature exposure
It is recommended that the storage temperature be controlled between 15℃ and 30℃ to prevent the PCR cosmetic bottles from softening or shrinking due to high temperature. Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. is located in Shangyu, Zhejiang, with a moderate annual average climate. We have set up a constant temperature warehouse area to ensure that the bottles are not affected by sudden changes in temperature during storage.
2. Avoid direct sunlight and control ultraviolet exposure
Ultraviolet rays may cause the color of PCR cosmetic bottles to fade or turn yellow. For this reason, Roman Plastics has fully adopted shading facilities for finished product warehouses, and added shading cloth covers to the outer packaging of storage shelves to prevent ultraviolet rays from eroding the appearance of products from the source.
3. Humidity control: prevent the bottle from absorbing moisture and affecting subsequent processing
PCR cosmetic bottles have strong hygroscopicity, especially in a humid environment, which can easily lead to problems such as bottle deformation and loose labels. It is recommended to control the relative humidity between 50% and 70%. Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. is equipped with a sealed warehouse with a dehumidification system, which can effectively stabilize the internal humidity during the rainy season and ensure the performance of the bottle.
4. Appropriate stacking and anti-pressure management
Although PCR cosmetic bottles are strong, they are slightly "fragile" compared to virgin plastics, and it is not recommended to stack them too high. We recommend that the stacking height of a single pallet should not exceed 1.8 meters, and EPE gaskets should be used to prevent the bottle from being deformed due to the pressure of the upper layer. In addition, before each batch of PCR cosmetic bottles from Shaoxing Roman is shipped, they are re-inspected one by one by 15 assembly lines to ensure that there are no deformation and crack problems.
5. Avoid long-term storage to maintain the activity of material performance
PCR cosmetic bottles are generally recommended to be used within 3-6 months after production to ensure surface treatment compatibility and bottle structural strength. Shaoxing Roman Plastic Co., Ltd. uses the ERP warehouse management system to finely manage the production and outbound cycle of each batch, strictly follow the first-in-first-out principle, and prevent the accumulation of old goods.
6. Prevent odor contamination and cross adsorption
PCR materials themselves have a certain ability to absorb residual odors. If they come into contact with spices, oils or organic solvents, they will produce irreversible odor penetration. Therefore, Shaoxing Roman stores raw materials, finished bottles and semi-finished products separately according to functional areas to avoid cross-influence.