Tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash are useful for travelers but the hospitality industry is looking at ways that it can minimize the waste of single-use products in favor of more sustainable alternatives. Hotel Emporium, a direct manufacturer of hotel amenities, created its own range of personal care products called Eco Pods, which are packaged in plastic-free, compostable containers.
The pods are designed to hold a small amount of powdered shampoo, conditioner or body wash, so that water can be added to activate the formulas only when necessary. This solution is as sanitary as ever and helps to eliminate plastic packaging waste in favor of materials like bamboo fiber, sugarcane, wood fiber and soy-based ink.
Compostable Personal Care Pods
Eco Pods Offer an Alternative to Wasteful Single-Use Products
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Packaging - The trend of compostable packaging presents an opportunity for businesses to reduce plastic waste and offer more sustainable alternatives.
2. Powdered Personal Care Products - The trend of powdered personal care products allows for minimal packaging and reduces the need for single-use plastic bottles.
3. Water-activated Formulas - The trend of water-activated formulas enables businesses to offer products that are activated only when necessary, reducing waste and preserving the efficacy of the formula.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can leverage compostable packaging and powdered personal care products to reduce waste and offer eco-friendly amenities to guests.
2. Travel - The travel industry can incorporate water-activated formulas to provide convenient and eco-friendly personal care options for travelers.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore the use of compostable materials and water-activated formulas to create sustainable and innovative packaging solutions.