Sulapac tackles plastic pollution with materials that are beautiful
and functional, like nature._

A Kind of Magic – Cosmetics Packaging Without Microplastic Pollution

_Sulapac has launched a ground-breaking innovation. Now, water-based
products can be packaged with a new bio-based Sulapac barrier that
biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind_

The barrier is no longer an obstacle

The beauty and personal care industry is worth over $500 billion a year
and the market is expected to grow annually by 4.75%. Accordingly, the
forerunners have eagerly been looking for sustainable packaging
solutions. While around 90% of the cosmetics market consist of
water-based emulsions, there has not been an alternative for water-based
products that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics
behind. Now, Sulapac has invented a patent-pending material for them.

As well as being fully sustainable, the Sulapac barrier fits industry
standard requirements. In fact, the test results have been fantastic.*

“I’m excited that we managed to create a sustainable barrier that is
suitable for water-based products! The development and extensive testing
took longer than we anticipated, but now it’s finally official. We are
pleased to offer a real game-changer to our customers together with the
industry leaders like our Preferred Partner for Cosmetics, Quadpack,”
says Dr. Suvi Haimi, CEO and co-founder of Sulapac.

The complete package

At present, Sulapac is also announcing a new flexible material designed
for thin-walled jars with excellent impact strength. It has low carbon
footprint based on eco-design, climate conscious raw materials and
cost-efficient, high-volume manufacturing. Combined with the Sulapac
barrier, the company’s trusted partners provide a compelling portfolio
of different sized jars for both oil and water-based cosmetics. They
also give support throughout the process, a turnkey solution.

“The new barrier developed by Sulapac allows us to continue to offer
sustainable innovations that meet and exceed market demands. From new
capacities to cutting-edge technical solutions, Quadpack is happy to
provide an ever-growing product range in Sulapac(R) material to all
beauty brands,” says Pierre Antoine Henry, Head of Categories at
Quadpack, Sulapac’s Preferred Partner for Cosmetics.

Sulapac has made sure that the switch from conventional plastics is as
easy as possible. The drop-in solution material can be mass produced
with the existing plastic machinery. What’s more, its natural appearance
and haptic feel make it stand out. Sulapac is beautiful, functional and
sustainable, just like nature.

Currently, the ideal way to recycle a product made of Sulapac material
is via industrial composting. It biodegrades without leaving permanent
microplastics behind. Mechanical and chemical recycling are also viable
options, and Sulapac is developing a closed-loop system. The Take Back
Sulapac pilot will be launched in the near future.

Now, Sulapac is looking for forerunner cosmetic brands to join its
mission to save the world from plastic waste.

_*Acceptable weight loss for cosmetic packaging is typically below 3%.
The Sulapac Barrier measured a loss 1.3% in a Sulapac 4-part jar with
emulsion in 40°C, over 12 weeks. _

About Sulapac

Sulapac(R) is an award-winning, patented bio-based material innovation
for the circular economy. It accelerates the plastic waste-free future
with sustainable materials that are beautiful and functional. Like
nature. Sulapac was founded in 2016 by Dr. Suvi Haimi, Dr. Laura
Tirkkonen-Rajasalo and Dr. Antti Pärssinen. The company has been ranked
one of the 100 hottest startups in Europe by WIRED UK. Join the
forerunners at sulapac.com [4]. Together we can save the world from
plastic waste.

About Quadpack

Quadpack is an international manufacturer and provider of enhanced
packaging solutions for beauty brand owners and contract fillers. With
offices and production facilities in Europe, the US and the Asia Pacific
region, and a strategic network of manufacturing partners, Quadpack
develops bespoke and customised packs for prestige, masstige and mass
market customers. Listed on Euronext Growth in Paris since October 2019,
Quadpack relies on a workforce of 600 people to build a more sustainable
world. For more information, please visit www.quadpack.com