Lindal Group collaborates with APS on eco-friendly aerosol alternative miniMist

02 Mar 2021 --- Lindal Group is partnering with Alternative Packaging Solutions (APS) to develop a globally patented continuous dispensing system called miniMist. 

The solution is a reusable dispensing system which is applied onto a screw top container, offering a sustainable alternative to the existing aerosol format. 

“Consumers now have the benefits of continuous spray without the complexity of a pressurized package. We believe that miniMist’s sustainability benefits, improved user experience and simplified supply chain will transform the industry,” says Brad Barron, chief innovation officer at APS.

Twist and shout
miniMist was developed by APS and will be industrialized by Lindal whose manufacturing, assembly and insert technology expertise will be key to bringing this multicomponent device to market.

To use the product, the consumer twists the top of the dispenser, compressing a spring to preload an internal chamber. 

The product is then dispensed when the top button is depressed, causing the spring to release. 

Once empty, miniMist can be refilled by simply unscrewing the dispenser and replenishing the product in the container. As a result, miniMist can be used as either a one-time or refillable product.miniMist is a reusable dispensing system, applied onto a screw top container as a sustainable alternative to the existing aerosol format. 

A holistic experience
According to Lindal, miniMist offers benefits to both consumers and brand owners across a wide range of market applications, including personal care and home care. 

Consumers can spray pure products without propellants and benefit from a consistent and refined particle distribution, the company adds. 

miniMist is noticeably quiet when the product is dispensed and it can be used in both an upright and upside-down bottle position. “This delivers a new holistic experience to the user,” says Lindal.

Expanding capabilities
The bottle is customizable, allowing for multiple different configurations that can vary in shape, size and materials used. 

Customization allows brand owners to easily create a distinct product that stands out on the shelf against the competition and matches their brand image.

As the container is not pressurized, costs of filling, product testing, storage and shipping are reduced. 

Not only is miniMist suitable for traditional aerosol applications, it is also suitable for e-commerce channels and refill models that encourage repeat purchase from consumers.

Low cavitation tooling is currently being developed to produce market quality samples that will be available later in the year, Lindal shares.

Last year, Lindal also launched a spray cap branded as Teo. The cap boasts a “universal” design, making it suitable for both personal care and home care applications.

Edited by Kristiana Lalou