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Sustainability & CircularityProducts & Innovation 22 Sep 2026

Alpla develops recyclable mono-material foam dispenser pump

Alpla has developed a foam dispenser pump made entirely of polypropylene, eliminating the metal parts used in conventional pumps to aid recycling. The 25-gram patented system, created by Alpla's Alplainject injection moulding unit, will be shown at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai in early October 2026 ahead of a planned pilot phase and commercial rollout with customers.

Why this mattersA fully recyclable, metal-free pump format lets cosmetics brands meet tightening packaging recyclability rules without redesigning dispenser mechanics.

  • The pump is made entirely of polypropylene, with no metal components
  • The standard version weighs 25 grams and uses a twist-lock function to save space
  • Developed by Alpla's Alplainject injection moulding division
  • To be presented at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai in early October 2026
  • Alpla plans commercial production with key customers after a pilot phase
  • Pump targets premium personal care and pharmaceutical brands
  • Beautyworld Middle East dates confirmed as 6-8 October 2026
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Sources packaging-journal.de packagingsouthasia.com packagingeurope.com the packman packaging-journal.de DE indexbox.io plastech.pl packnet.se SV replasinfo.com
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Updates

  • 2026-09-25 · Further coverage added: packagingsouthasia.com
  • 2026-09-26 · Further coverage added: packagingeurope.com
  • 2026-09-26 · Further coverage added: thepackman.in
  • 2026-09-27 · Further coverage added: packaging-journal.de
  • 2026-09-27 · Further coverage added: indexbox.io
  • 2026-09-29 · Further coverage added: plastech.pl
  • 2026-09-29 · Further coverage added: packnet.se
  • 2026-10-03 · Update: Alpla confirms the Beautyworld Middle East showing runs 6-8 October 2026 and says the mono-material pump targets premium personal care and pharmaceutical brands.