The Body Shop is launching an ambitious rollout of refill stations across 500 stores globally this year, and a further 300 stores in 2022. Refill stations will launch in Australian stores in the second-half of 2021.

The PIDA 2021 Health, Beauty & Wellness Packaging Design of the Year recognised companies that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials for packaging applications within this broad sector.

Melbourne-based New Laboratories, cosmetics contract manufacturer, says aluminium tubes are an increasingly popular packaging choice for cosmetics, due to their sustainability credentials and strong visual impact.

My Soda is making waves with its plastic waste reduction mission with its refill system, which is designed to reduce plastic waste by 80 per cent and aims to inspire customers to keep, reuse and refill their haircare bottles.

With a focus on long-term sustainability, Natures Organics has released a new bottle design for its OC Naturals Hand and Body wash range that is 100 per cent recyclable.

Bondi Sands will use airless packaging for its new SPF range, as it partners with international beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack to develop the eco-friendly solution.

Procter & Gamble has developed an all-paper, plastic-free deodorant packaging for its Old Spice and Secret brands. It is made of 90 per cent recycled paper.

Coles has launched a new brand identity and product positioning for a premium soap and body range as part of a category revitalisation programme created by Hulsbosch.

Oil Garden has launched its new sustainable essential-oil-based product range, in packaging made from 100 per cent recycled plastic.

Pact Group has launched 100% rPET bottles for New Zealand haircare company Mix Limited’s Essano brand.