KOLMAR Korea Receives Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award for Paper Tube Innovation

Breaking the Stereotype of 'Cosmetic Containers = Plastic'

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Kolmar Korea announced on the 9th that its cosmetic paper tube, the first of its kind developed domestically, won the highest honor, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, at the ‘2020 Korea Package Design Exhibition.’ The technology development, which considers not only package design but also the environment, is evaluated to have opened a new horizon in the packaging industry.

The Korea Package Exhibition is the most prestigious domestic packaging awards ceremony hosted by the Korea Package Design Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, and the Korea Federation of Design Organizations.

The paper tube that won the grand prize this time received high marks for its eco-friendly design. It reduced plastic usage by 80% in the main body excluding the cap, and the used paper tube can be easily torn along the perforation line for separate disposal as paper. The development of the paper tube is expected to change the industry paradigm in the future by breaking the stereotype that cosmetic packaging must be plastic.

In addition, Kolmar Korea’s Package Research Institute-designed health functional food brand ‘Newtin,’ hangover relief product ‘Condition Hwan,’ and health drink ‘Bichaek Jipyak’ also won the main award, the Packstar Award. Notably, the design that received the Packstar Award also won an award at the ‘Pinup Design Award,’ one of the top three domestic design awards, last November.

The Kolmar Korea Package Research Institute, which consecutively received honors, is focusing on eco-friendly issues and accelerating the development of sustainable cosmetic packaging materials. In addition to the paper tube that won the grand prize this time, they are developing various technologies and products focusing on reducing plastic use, such as cushion containers with fewer container parts.

Kim Hyung-sang, Executive Director of Kolmar Korea Package Research Institute, said, “We are pleased that various products received awards at the most prestigious domestic awards, recognizing our design development capabilities,” and added, “We will continue to focus on developing packaging materials and design technologies that consider the environment beyond the inherent beauty of design, encompassing convenience and functionality.”

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