Eastman and Toly Launch Gemini – A Sustainable Luxury Cosmetic Packaging Innovation

Eastman and Toly have introduced Gemini, the worlds first cosmetic compact made with Cristal One Renew IM812. The new packaging combines luxury design with recyclable and recycled materials, marking a big step toward sustainable beauty solutions.

Author: Towards Packaging Published Date: 19 September 2025
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Eastman and Toly Raise the Standard of Sustainable Luxury Packaging

Eastman and Toly Launch Gemini – A Sustainable Luxury Cosmetic Packaging Innovation

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Toly, a known premium cosmetic packaging innovator, and Eastman, a leading company in molecular recycling technologies, together have introduced Gemini, a versatile new compact that will symbolize a prominent milestone in their ongoing partnership projects. The Gemini is the worlds first ever compact to be launched with Eastmans Cristal One Renew IM812. This impressive resin demonstrates luxury cosmetics packaging by merging recyclable and recycled materials without compromising on excellence and elegance. The partnership aims to drive innovation and accelerate a new era in packaging.

The chief technical and sustainability officer at Toly, Olaf Zahra, said,

 “Our collaboration with Eastman on the Gemini compact aligns with our joint vision for the future of beauty packaging, as a company that balances luxury with responsibility. By using Cristal One Renew IM812, weve managed to provide the best packaging solutions to our clients, which has encouraged brands to achieve their sustainability goals. Meanwhile, serving the excellent high-end tactile and aesthetic touch, which is in high demand among customers.”

Impressive features of Cristal One renew IM812

The excellent features include glass-like clarity, compatibility, and recyclability. The access to glass-like clarity, especially for the thick-wall PET compact that allows luxurious designs to feature without compromising the glass or transparency quality. The full-fledged compatibility assurance with the existing PET recycling streams certified by the known organizations involves APR, Recyclass, and EPBP. The feature offers 100% certified recycled content via molecular recycling, assuring an effective reduction in the environmental impact.

Being Eastmans first partner to implement this creative material in compact packaging, which highlights Tolys expertise in serving the robust, sustainable solutions designed for the luxury and premium beauty company, builds its reputation stronger as a leader in creative packaging. The gemini is beyond the packaging solution; it is mainly about how and what can be gained when luxury joins advanced sustainable technology. Eastman and Toly will unveil the Gemini compact cases on September 30-october 2 at the Luxe Pack Monaco international trade show.

Global cosmetics market manager at Eastman, Tara Cary, said,

“With the Cristal one renew IM812, we are describing excellence, its groundbreaking reimagined potency.  We are contributing to our customers with future-proof their packaging. This creative solution makes sure your packages not only reach the current standards but its also prepared for the legislative demands that might be encountered tomorrow. This will create sustainability and peace of mind in every package.”

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