Lumson, an Italian company among the main European businesses in the sector of primary packaging for cosmetics, was granted a prize of 796 702. 92 euros for Specchio.
Specchio is the circular economy and sustainable development project created in a partnership with Pharma Cos and IDM Automation and with the support of Fondazione Politecnico di Milano.
Specchio is one of the projects financed by Fashiontech- Research and Development Projects for Sustainable Fashion and the total contribution given to these projects by Regione Lombardia was 1 184 002. 92 euros.
THE SPECCHIO PROJECT
The project foresees the development of a new generation of products for makeup with heightened the concept of sustainability throughout the entire production process. In particular, the project revolves around:
- the development of new packaging solutions to reduce the use of plastic,
- the development of new cosmetic formulations with an higher percentage of raw natural materials,
- innovative production processes to minimize wastes moving towards more sustainable solutions.
Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, of which Lumson is an institutional partner, gave its own contribution to seize this opportunity offering the exceptional skills and knowledge of the University for research and development purposes.
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE COMPANIES
“We are proud of this award which recognizes our efforts in the field of sustainability. Lumson has always set itself apart through its strong innovative drive and research. The environmental sustainability standpoint was just the natural evolution of our philosophy. The contribution given to Specchio isn’t only a confirmation of the validity of the project but also of the results that can be obtained through collaborations between the companies. Results good for both us and our region – commented Matteo Moretti, President of Lumson.
THE INVITATION
The call for bids was published last April to support innovative research and development projects in the Fabrics, Fashion, and Accessories sector, according to the principle of sustainability, from an environmental, economic, and social point of view.
It had a financial endowment of almost 10 million euros and applications had to be partnerships composed of 3 to 6 companies.
17 projects received the contribution from the region and the principle companies of every partnership cover almost all of the Lombard provinces:
- 7 in the province of Brescia,
- 2 in Como, Milan and Varese,
- 1 each in the provinces of Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Monza.
“Regione Lombardia wanted to support companies that, through innovation and sustainability, are paving the way down the right path from an environmental point of view – said Lara Magoni, regional councilor of Tourism, Regional Marketing, and Fashion.
“specchio is an economy circular project”