Case Study  ·  Technology Scouting

Premium packaging that recycles.

A global consumer goods company wanted innovative packaging from outside its approved suppliers to improve the recyclability of its premium skin care ranges. We screened packaging companies, interviewed 16 of them and recommended the best options.

The Client

The client is a global consumer goods company with several skin care brands. It wanted premium packaging that would make its products easier to recycle.

The Challenge

Premium looks.
Make them recyclable.

Prescouter was asked to uncover packaging innovation happening outside the client’s approved supplier base that could support its drive to improve the recyclability of its premium skin care ranges.

  • Design

    Creative designs

    New concepts with premium appeal.

  • Materials

    Monomaterial options

    Simpler structures that recycle.

  • Suppliers

    New suppliers

    Beyond the approved list.

Our Approach

Checking every design for recyclability.

Supplier research
Broadpackaging companies screened

Find new designs

We researched packaging companies and their offerings to find creative designs and concepts.

Executive interviews
16companies interviewed

Talk to makers

We interviewed executives, sales and technical staff to confirm material and recyclability details.

Recommendations
Bestoptions recommended

Pick the best

We presented innovative packaging options and recommended the strongest candidates for the client.

The Outcome

From scouting to sample requests.

Prescouter interviewed executives, sales staff and technical teams at 16 companies of interest to give the client the details needed to choose. The client is now requesting samples of the most suitable products for its internal projects.

  • Reach

    16 companies interviewed

    Executives, sales and technical staff.

  • Choice

    Top options recommended

    Selected for premium ranges.

  • Next

    Samples requested

    Moving into internal projects.

Recyclable packaging no longer means giving up a premium look. The best ideas often sit outside the approved supplier list.

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