# Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-04-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-mineral-sunscreen References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/personal-care/unboxed-7-new-sunscreens-for-summer) & [ca.attitudeliving](https://ca.attitudeliving.com/products/stick-mineral-sunscreen-spf-30?variant=47491828089110)  Plastic consumption is often a necessary evil in sun protection, as many sunscreen products rely on plastic packaging for practicality and durability, but Sunly is a new line from Attitude that offers alternatives like plastic-free mineral sunscreen products. These [mineral sunscreen sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-sunscreen-stick) are packaged in FSC-certified biodegradable cardboard tubes that are travel-ready and easy to swipe to provide protection. The brand's innovative formulas with [non-nano zinc oxide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltyface-daily-sun-shield-mineral-sunscreen) are EWG-verified, dermatologically tested and [vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-butter), and they are available in alluring fragrances like Tropical and Orange Blossom, in addition to the high-performance Unscented variety. As awareness grows about the environmental impact of plastic consumption, consumers are investing in sun protection products packaged in recyclable or biodegradable materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plastic-free Sunscreens:** Innovative brands like Sunly are disrupting the sunscreen industry with plastic-free mineral sunscreen products packaged in biodegradable materials. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The shift towards biodegradable cardboard tubes for packaging presents disruptive opportunities for sustainable packaging solutions in the beauty industry. - **Clean Beauty Products:** Consumers' increasing demand for environmentally-friendly sun protection options is driving the trend of clean beauty products like mineral sunscreens with vegan formulas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Skincare:** The beauty and skincare industry can explore innovative packaging options to cater to the rising demand for eco-friendly beauty products. - **Packaging and Printing:** The packaging and printing industry is poised for disruption by developing sustainable and biodegradable packaging solutions for brands seeking alternatives to plastic. - **Natural and Organic Products:** The natural and organic products industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing consumer preference for environmentally-conscious sunscreen options like mineral sunscreens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Mineral SPF Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-reef.md) - [Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisturizing-body-stick.md) - [Premium Face Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-sunscreen-stick.md) - [Kid-Friendly Fragrance-Free Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrancefree-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-sheer-stick-spf-30.md) - [Sunscreen Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-packaging-solutions.md) - [Plant-Based Sun Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sun-protectors.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tinted Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-tinted-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Vegan Mineral Sunscreen Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-butter.md)