Somang Glass launches cosmetics glass containers with 60% recycled content
South Korean cosmetics glass maker Somang Glass (SMCG) has introduced a new glass line containing 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, certified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The announcement was made on 18 September 2026, covering bottles and jars for perfume, skincare and decorative cosmetics; production volumes and supply geography were not disclosed.
Why this mattersA certified, quantified PCR share for cosmetics glass gives brands a documented sustainability claim, raising the bar for competitors' recycled-content statements.
- Somang Glass (SMCG) announced the product on 18 September 2026
- The glass contains 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material
- The material is certified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
- Applications include perfume bottles, skincare jars and vials, and decorative cosmetics packaging
- Production volumes and supply geography have not been disclosed