New Concept Paper Container “SPOPS” to Replace Plastic Refill Pouch

Abstract

In the Japanese market, refill pouches are widely used in toiletry products, because it can reduce the amount of plastic waste compared to using plastic bottles as disposables. According to the consumer interview, the most of them have some kind of frustrations with refill pouches about the usability. In addition, single use plastic reduction has become a global important issue due to the ocean plastic problem. Under these circumstances, Nippon Paper developed new paper container “SPOPS^®”. Compare to refill pouches, it can improve usability and reduce single use plastic amount. Recently, ‘SPOPS Hygiene’ with specifications compatible with sanitizer has been developed to meet the growing need for sanitizer containers due to COVID-19.