26 May 2020 --- Packaging and décor materials player Toppan Printing has developed a paper tube-pouch that reduces the use of plastic in cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceuticals by over 50 percent. Moreover, the paper-based packaging allows consumers to fully squeeze out the product to avoid waste. The company says that the innovation boasts enhanced user-friendliness and reduced resource use, thus offering environmental benefits. The full-scale packaging launch is scheduled for this year in Japan.