Amcor equips Decathlon with recycled PP stick applicators for skin care

Amcor has supplied sports brand Decathlon with a skin care stick applicator featuring recycled plastic from Amcor’s CleanStream portfolio. The applicator is for Decathlon’s anti-chafing and sunscreen sticks. 

The 25 mL refill sticks contain 87% recycled polypropylene (PP), and each application offers a 17% lower CO2 impact compared to virgin resin, according to Amcor. The monomaterial applicators are designed to be recycle-ready in areas with suitable infrastructure. 

Marine Sueur, sales director at Amcor, France, says: “The ability to include recycled PP through our proprietary CleanStream technology means we can offer brands like Decathlon the perfect combination of convenience, performance, and environmental responsibility.” 

Amcor highlights that its CleanStream can mechanically recycle household PP waste into recycled plastic. Using automated identification, sorting, and decontamination processes, the recycled material is suitable for contact-sensitive applications, according to Amcor.

Laurent Dujardin, product and pack engineer for Health and Sports Accessories at Decathlon, says: “Our customers want a quality product that they can easily use on the move, so the stick format is ideal. We challenged ourselves to also provide a more sustainable option that would still deliver high performance.” 

For the anti-chaffing stick, Decathlon required an easy-to-apply solution that is compact and portable. For the sunscreen stick, Amcor delivered a product with a wide applicator for full coverage, while also being compact and portable. 

Amcor’s expanding range

In recent developments in personal care packaging, Amcor has launched a lightweight and customizable roll-on deodorant packaging, expanding its range of personal care solutions.

According to Amcor, the Shadow roll-on is one of the lightest-weight roll-ons in its range, as it reduces the amount of plastic required in its manufacture. The bottle and cap can be made from up to 60% PCR plastic.

Similarly, Quadpac delivered Marini SkinSolutions with its Regula Airless Refill solution, as well as premium bottles and tubes, for its rebranded skin care range.

Additionally, Smol introduced aluminum bottles for its home care range, featuring washing-up liquid, stain gel, fabric conditioner, multipurpose cleaner, and bathroom spray. The bottle pumps and triggers are made from recycled plastic.