Durable and versatile, Woodacity - The complete Quadpack 100 % wood family, suitable for all brands and applications.

A complete range, 100 % wood, with virtually no plastic parts: the Woodacity family from international beauty packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack has grown since the launch of the pioneering perfume cap in 2021. Solutions include award-winning caps that work without inner layers, and refillable packaging systems that can be easily disassembled. The complete collection now includes lipsticks, compact cases, bottles and caps for perfume bottles, lotion packs and tubes.

Denisa Stircea, Wood Category Manager at Quadpack, comments: "We're very proud to have created a collection of Woodacity solutions covering almost every packaging need over the past two years. Part of the motivation for creating Woodacity was to optimize the end-of-life solution for wood as much as possible - and that's exactly what we've done. Woodacity is all-natural, non-toxic and beautiful - it's impossible not to fall under its spell! What's more, our original hoods remain the best technology available for all-wood closure systems."

The Woodacity collection, in full expansion, now includes the following references:

• Iconic Woodacity, a refillable lipstick in an all-wood case, developed with Aptar Beauty from its Iconic mechanism,
• Woodacity Glass & Wood, the embodiment of elemental power, combining elegant wooden caps with Crystal Chorus glass bottles (4 ml-100 ml) and Skin-Up bottles with pumps (15 ml and 30 ml) from Quadpack,
• Woodacity Legend, a refillable bottle featuring the patented Solo Twist system, with a modern look and feel and a large-format effect,
• Woodacity Idol, a super-chic compact rechargeable case designed for both left- and right-handers, with a reusable pocket mirror,
• Woodacity caps for lotion bottles, for bottles with standard 24/410 screw thread; for use with or without reducer, allowing consumers to pour directly from the bottle,
• Woodacity caps for tubes, ideal for use with single-layer or aluminum tubes.

All Woodacity solutions are made from wood sourced from sustainably managed European forests, supplied with optional PEFC or FSC certification. They are designed, produced, assembled and decorated at the Quadpack Wood factory in Spain, which itself manufactures using renewable energies, while the temperature control and wood drying ovens are powered by a biomass boiler using production waste. 

Each reference is designed and tested in-house by Quadpack Wood's team of experts, with a number of patented solutions, including its innovative closing systems - Solo Twist, Solo Push, Solo Turn and Solo Snap, each used with an intuitive gesture.

While each Woodacity component features a unique grain, brands can choose to enhance it using a wide variety of decoration options, from laser engraving, to multi-layer lacquering, burnt wood effect and gold leaf application. Quadpack will soon be able to offer exciting new finishes, enabling Woodacity solutions to adapt to our customers' creativity.

Ultimately, Woodacity was designed to inspire: bespoke designs can be created for exclusive solutions in harmony with nature.

Aptar Beauty, a global specialist in dispensing systems, has created a new range of aerosol dispensers that do not require a cap, thanks to twist-to-lock technology. Ringo, Nora and Tina - whose names pay tribute to iconic artists - expertly dispense mousse, gel and spray formulas, covering all the main aerosol applications. The range offers premium aesthetics, e-commerce compatibility and recycled material options.

Twist-to-lock technology eliminates the need for a cover, and therefore the risk of losing it in the wild. This makes for greater convenience and reduces the number of detachable parts. Operation is simple and intuitive: the diffusers are locked and unlocked by a simple rotary movement. An audible click indicates when they are correctly closed. The locking and unlocking system also limits the risk of breakage or leakage, making this range compatible with e-commerce and safe to take with you wherever you go. What's more, the anti-slip ridges ensure a firm grip in dry or damp areas, such as in the shower.

These three diffusers feature an ultra-modern design, with simple, clean lines and a matte finish. Their two-part composition allows a two-tone design for greater creative freedom. Taken as a whole, they are imbued with minimalist elegance. Ringo, Nora and Tina can be supplied with a POM-free mechanism made from 100 % PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic).

This range of twist-to-lock aerosols is compatible with a ball valve, a vertical valve or a pouch valve, with two different skirt lengths (short and long).

Production for these broadcasters will begin in 2024.

Suitable for shaving and styling products, as well as shower gel and foam, Ringo will be available with two different types of nozzle, one for foam, the other for gel.

Nora features a small, elegant nozzle for gel application. This aerosol is designed for use with shaving products or shower gel.

Tina is a spray dispenser suitable for formulas such as hairspray, deodorant and sun or body sprays.

Waste and overproduction are among the issues facing the beauty and cosmetics industry. 

Avery Dennison's report "Missing billions: the true cost of supply chain waste" reveals that over 10 % of beauty products with an estimated value of $4.8 billion are wasted in supply chains. 6.2 % of discarded goods are the result of overproduction, while 4 % of inventory is discarded due to spoilage or deterioration of the merchandise. Unsurprisingly, this is a growing concern for brands, which could be losing up to 2.8 % of their annual profits.

Another important criterion to consider is the environmental impact of cosmetic waste from shampoos, lotions, deodorants and other body care products. Today, plastic is responsible for over 120 billion units of packaging produced each year by the cosmetics industry, the vast majority of which cannot be recycled. According to an OECD report, only 9 % of plastic waste is recycled worldwide. This rate is expected to rise to 17 % by 2060.

According to Avery Dennison's survey of 60 cosmetics companies in the USA, UK, China, France and Japan, 23% of brands' environmental impact comes from their supply chain activities.

Over three-quarters (77 %) of those surveyed currently track waste in their supply chain. However, 18 % of them cited lack of visibility and transparency between trading partners as the main barrier to their supply chain resilience.

The use of RFID technology is a solution that helps brands reduce waste in the supply chain. It creates a unique digital identity for each product, linking the physical with the digital. It provides valuable information to enable consumers to make better decisions, particularly in terms of transparency and carbon footprint.

Thanks to recent technological developments, RFID is better suited to labeling small items, liquid containers or products with metallic markings. 

RFID offers an extra level of authenticity and traceability throughout a product's lifecycle, from manufacture to shelf and beyond. It makes it easier to identify packaging and its contents for recycling programs, or to inform consumers that no unwanted ingredients, such as palm oil, are present in the article.

The atma.io connected products cloud helps brands achieve their zero-waste goals throughout the supply chain. Currently, over 28 billion items are managed by the atma.io platform in the apparel, retail, food and healthcare sectors. 

The atma.io real-time carbon impact analysis tool also provides brands with information on data concerning the carbon footprint of their products, including Scope 3 emissions and beyond. This is a powerful new tool that captures data at every stage of a product's journey, from raw material to consumer, and can help companies comply with the forthcoming European Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulation.

The real-time waste elimination tool atma.io uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and communicate supply chain anomalies and inefficiencies. This includes information on overdue product movements at pallet level, or even on isolated items in a warehouse that are about to perish. These features enable brands to take swift, proactive action to improve supply chain efficiency, minimize product loss and provide sufficient inventory to meet customer demands.

This versatile technology helps find relevant solutions to reduce waste and overproduction. By leveraging these digital identification solutions, brands can guarantee better stock visibility, increased durability and improved profitability.