What goes into an eco-applicator?

Published: 16-Sep-2019 Featured companies: GEKA
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With the vertTENTATION packaging concept, GEKA has created its most sustainable ever mascara pack. The packaging and applicators specialist tells Cosmetics Business about this green solution

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What goes into an eco-applicator?

We are living on this planet as if we have another one to go to; but there is no ‘planet B’. As a global production company, GEKA is aware of its special responsibility for maintaining a clean environment, and the company’s environmental management system is tailored to address different aspects of sustainability.

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