September 23, 2021
Sustainable packaging innovation for Somat Gels
Henkel improves sustainability of dishwashing gels
Düsseldorf – Henkel Laundry & Home Care introduces a new packaging concept for its Somat Gel product ranges and launches a new Somat All in 1 Gel Pro Nature product. With the more sustainable packaging and formula innovations, Henkel is taking a further step in driving sustainable product innovations. 

More recycled plastic and easy waste separation

The products of the Henkel Home Care brand Somat have an improved, more sustainable packaging. Both the Somat Excellence Duo Gel and the Somat All in 1 Gel bottles now consist of 50 percent recycled plastic coming from end-user household waste. And, with the relaunch, they are even easier to recycle at home. 

The Somat All in 1 Gel is additionally available under Henkel’s sustainable Pro Nature product range. With a bottle made of 100 percent recycled polyethylene (rPE) and a closure made of 50 percent recycled polypropylene (rPP), it meets very high sustainability standards. On top of that, the Pro Nature formula consists of 80 percent naturally derived ingredients. It contains zero colorants, phosphates or perfume and is EU Ecolabel-certified.

To facilitate the waste separation and the recycling process for end-consumers, all bottles have an integrated zipper perforation in the sleeve. “With the sleeves solution, we are addressing a major challenge in the consumer goods industry. Most recycled material has a grey color, which is less appealing to the consumer. Therefore, we use colored sleeves containing all product information. The sleeve can be easily separated from the bottle by the consumer to enable the recycling,” says Carsten Bertram, Head of International Packaging Dishwashing. 

The gels are efficient even in short and eco dishwashing cycles.

The products are available in Italy, Spain, Central and Eastern European Countries, Russia, as well as in the Middle East and Africa region.

Strong targets for sustainable packaging

Henkel drives active process towards a Circular Economy and has set ambitious targets for 2025 to create smarter, more sustainable packaging. In doing so, the company aims to reduce the amount of virgin plastic from fossil sources in its consumer product packaging by 50 percent. To reach this goal, Henkel will increase the proportion of recycled plastics to more than 30 percent, reduce the absolute plastic volume and make increasing use of bio-based plastics. In addition, 100 percent of Henkel’s packaging will be recyclable or reusable* by 2025. 

About Henkel
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2020, Henkel reported sales of more than 19 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of about 2.6 billion euros. Henkel employs about 53,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.

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* Excluding products where residue may affect recyclability or pollute recycling systems.