What is the difference between glass and crystal?
All crystal is glass, but not all glass is crystal. How does that work? In this article, we will explain all the differences and similarities between these two versatile materials.
Luxepack 2017: Authenticity and innovation matter for consumers
Even an ‘ancient process’ such as the one of making glass can evolve and be influenced by innovation.
Glass manufacturers continually work with brands to transform glass in unique ways, and inspire beauty brands and package designers. Even an ‘ancient process’ such as the one of making glass can evolve and be influenced by innovation.
From 2 to 4 October 2017, Luxepack Monaco unveiled to its visitors some of the new perfumery and cosmetics products designed to meet the consumer expectations from the packaging of tomorrow: authenticity, innovation and emotion.
Did you know?
- Consumers trust glass for its authenticity as a packaging, and as an industry that’s enrooted in the history of Europe
- 85% of Europeans would recommend glass to their friends and family
- Glass is the only material which naturally stirs emotion through its touch, feel, its unique design, its weight and makes products stand out for consumers
Find out more and get a glimpse into what happened at Luxepack this year: www.feve.org
To find out more about Luxepack, visit: www.luxepack.com
#EndlessCycle: How are retailers rising to the packaging waste challenge?
Calling on all shoppers! You might think that how your favourite product is packaged is all about what brands choose to make and what we all want to buy. However, with us shoppers paying more attention than ever to the impact of our shopping choices, the retailers we make visits to everyday are becoming just as concerned with how our favourite products are packaged, helping us make easier, more sustainable choices.
So what choices are they making? You probably already know that, while disposable packaging is going out of fashion, endlessly recyclable glass is very much on trend. Well, that message is resonating with our favourite retailers, who are putting more and more glass packaging on their shelves in turn. As Carrefour’s Sustainability Outreach Lead, Scarlett Elizee, says, “we also want to move away from single use and towards a recycling and reuse model that makes the most out of glass.” Here’s why.
#EndlessCycle: Why does glass design continue to appeal to people?
Whether it’s iconic perfumes, artisanal spirits or everyday kitchen staples, nothing denotes style quite like glass. If you’re reading this, you probably love glass in all its shapes and sizes. Have you ever wondered how your favourite products intentionally use glass design to convey a sense of their own brand identity and stand out on the shelves? In the words of La Fermière brand marketer Tina Tarpinian, “we’ll let our iconic packaging do the talking.”
