Since 2025, Ibbeo Cosmétiques has been operating a pilot washing plant for the reuse of glass, metal and plastic cosmetics packaging.
Ibbeo Cosmétiques presents Coveco, a collective solution for washing and reusing cosmetics packaging. The project brings together a multi-technology washing technology called Coveclean and peripheral equipment to ensure direct reuse of containers on production lines.
Coveco solution
Since 2025, the first pilot plant has been operational in France, housing Coveclean's innovative multi-technology washing equipment combining detergents, aspersion and ultrasound. Coveco processes multi-material (glass, metal and plastic), multi-form and multi-cosmetic galenic packaging.
Tests carried out in 2024/2025 with some twenty European cosmetics brands focused on washing quality and unit traceability, in line with the microbiological and procedural requirements of European cosmetics regulations.
Towards eco-efficient washing
The Coveco project began with an analysis and feasibility phase. Assistance from Ademe and Citeo supported the first phase, which focused on life-cycle analysis and the feasibility of washing and reusing glass cosmetic bottles and jars. Phase 2 focused on collective and independent washing projects up to 2024, including trials and R&D experimentation. The project places eco-efficient packaging washing at the heart of a reuse dynamic to meet regulatory requirements and the AGEC law.
