CTA Eco Mascara®

A stroke of genius: CTA Eco Mascara®

SOMATER had to invent it: the CTA refillable mascara. Lighter, made of mono-material or bio-sourced, the CTA Eco Mascara® innovates in terms of eco-design.

With the new Click, Turn and Apply system patented by SOMATER, this mascara offers a new gesture for a use as pleasant as practical. Instead of unscrewing it like a classic mascara, click on the upper end: the cap comes off and you can unscrew it and apply the formula. Plus, the product is refillable. It offers a 30% reduction in raw material right from the second cycle of use.

The CTA Eco Mascara® will be presented at the Make-Up in L.A. trade show where it is nominated for the IT Awards. It is part of the new EcoTribeTM product line, designed to meet new consumer demands and the imperatives of the circular economy.

The hybrid pack revolution!

The hybrid pack revolution!

To develop a pack that is recyclable, light, attractive, designed with responsible materials and offering a variety of decoration options, that’s the latest challenge we’ve taken on. How did we do it? With IML (In Mould Labelling) technology.

Together with our partner Muller Technology, we have been able to exploit this process, already used in the food industry, to extend it to the cosmetic sector and meet the most stringent functional and aesthetic requirements.

The result is an innovative product that is part of an eco-design approach while meeting traditional specifications.

In concrete terms, what are the benefits of this new pack?

  • The use of PCR and bio sourced materials (including more than 50% cardboard)
  • Compatibility with cardboard recycling channels
  • 70% weight reduction
  • The cardboard fibre label which offers a natural touch

This hybrid pack is part of the new EcoTribe™ product line. We will be introducing it for the first time at Make-Up in L.A. where it is nominated for the IT Awards.

ISCC+: an extended offer of food grade PCR!

ISCC+: an extended offer of food grade PCR!

Plastuni Normandie has just obtained ISCC+ certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification).

This internationally recognized standard guarantees the traceability of renewable raw materials throughout the chain, from supply to processing.

It also attests to the food suitability of the polymers used (food grade packaging).

This is further proof of our commitment to eco-design, which also contributes to reducing our carbon footprint.

Certification ISO 9001:2015 Somater

Efficiency of SOMATER’s quality system confirmed

SOMATER obtains the renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 certification for all its 7 production sites without any major non-conformity.

The ISO 9001 standard defines the requirements for a quality management system, with the aim of continuously improving customer satisfaction.

It is based on the following three pillars :

  • The control of all processes and costs,
  • Competitiveness,
  • Environmental policy.

The certification of the SOMATER factories is the renewed proof of an efficient organisation, from the development to the industrialisation of its products, in accordance with the best international standards.

We would like to thank all our employees who, through their daily commitment, actively contribute to this success.

ISO 15378 site Marolles

A robust PHARMA division!

After our sites of Savigny, Theix and Hautot, it is the turn of Marolles to be certified ISO 15378.

With 4 plants meeting the standards of pharmaceutical packaging production, SOMATER strengthens its position on this market.

The ISO 15378 is an international standard which governs the manufacturing of primary packaging for drugs and deals with:

  • The management of manufacturing batches and their traceability,
  • The control of good manufacturing practices,
  • The validation of critical processes,
  • Risk management.

This standard is therefore fully involved in ensuring patient safety.

We are proud of this new certification, which demonstrates the robustness of our quality management system and attests to our commitment to meeting our customers’ current and future challenges.

Congratulations to the entire team of SOMATER Marolles who took up this new challenge with enthusiasm!

MakeUp in LA 2022

GO WEST!

SOMATER will participate for the first time in the upcoming Make-Up in LA tradeshow, which will be held on February 23 and 24, 2022 in Los Angeles.

This event will bring together the world’s leading players in the make-up and skincare industry. We are excited to be an active part of it to:

  • Meet the Indie Brands and all the other players in the US market;
  • To present a preview of our “Eco Tribe” product line including an Eco Mascara CTA (Click, Turn and Apply), a Hybrid pot and an Eco-Refill;
  • To promote our know-how at the international level.

Come and discover our latest beauty innovations and discuss our eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Meet us on our booth G21.

SOMATER REACHES A NEW MILESTONE

CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT: SOMATER REACHES A NEW MILESTONE

SOMATER has been recognized for its commitment to climate change on the occasion of the CDP 2021.

The “Climate change” impact was assessed at B–.

This progress is the result of concrete initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint:

These actions have led to a further reduction in our CO² emissions with a target of -25% by 2025 and the extension of the scope of measurement to all SOMATER sites.

More information on the rating methodology here.

EcoVadis awards SOMATER a gold medal

EcoVadis awards SOMATER a gold medal

EcoVadis has awarded the SOMATER Group a Gold rating for its CSR management system, and this result is attributable to each of the Group’s employees.

We are very proud to be among the top 8% of companies in terms of CSR performance.

We would like to thank our clients who encourage us on a daily basis on the path of renewed social and environmental responsibility.

This milestone invites us to go further in our mission to reinvent polymer packaging. It also gives us the opportunity to recall the three ambitions that drive it:

  • To retain eco-design as the code of conduct for our action,
  • To develop responsible human and industrial resources,
  • To measure and share our approach to guarantee its effectiveness.

You will find more details on our approach in our 2020-2021 CSR report available here.

You can find more information about EcoVadis and its assessment methodology on www.ecovadis.com

Bvlgari flasks 100% recycled - 100% recyclable

Bvlgari flasks 100% recycled – 100% recyclable

BVLGARI and SOMATER have developed the range of flasks from the “Hotel Line”. Now these 40-75-300ml packs are made entirely from rPET. This cooperation demonstrates:

  • SOMATER’s commitment to adopt eco-design as a code of conduct for its action and contributes to the achievement of its 2025 objectives: 100% recyclable packs, 50% packs designed from recycled resin.
  • BVLGARI’s commitments, through the LVMH group’s LIFE 360 objectives, to no longer use virgin plastic from fossil sourcing by 2026.
Industry Week: discovery of eco-design at Plastuni Normandie

Industry Week: discovery of eco-design at Plastuni Normandie

The “Industry Week” was held from November 22 to 26. On this occasion, Plastuni Normandie went to meet college students from the Dieppe region.

This event under the theme “inventing a sustainable future” aimed to present and strengthen the attractiveness of local industry but also to raise awareness among young people about the different kind of jobs the industry sector has to offer.

This was an opportunity for Plastuni Normandie to show how the company contributes to the protection of the environment through eco-design. “We produce plastic bottles, but they are recycled and recyclable materials. We have also reduced the amount of plastic used by decreasing the thickness of the containers. We are committed to protecting the environment” specifies Angélique DELAMAERE, plant manager.

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