Design to reuse should be prioritised as a sustainable beauty strategy because its overall positive impact far outweighs working with reduced or recyclable materials, according to European researchers.
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Cosmetics companies are aware and invested in sustainable action, but more can be done to drive better beauty consumption and take a more holistic approach, according to findings in Brazil that offer wider valuable learnings, say researchers.
For beauty to truly advance in sustainable packaging, globally shared eco-design metrics and common assessment methods will be critical, and the SPICE tool is a strong start, says an expert.
Circular cosmetics requires collaboration on responsible packaging, but the future also needs better lifecycle analysis and recycling capabilities, says Albéa Group’s sustainability manager.
Sustainable cosmetics is a complex and multifaceted issue, but future developments must focus more carefully on raw materials used in the formulation phase of a product’s life cycle, say researchers.
In the first of a two-part article, the director of sustainability at Brazil-based direct sales player Natura, Denise Alves, spoke to Cosmetics Design about the company’s innovative approach towards making its entire supply chain more sustainable.
Sustainability is undoubtedly today’s business buzzword and consumer facing industries such as the cosmetics and personal care sector are particularly implicated. But, although consumers are increasingly aware of the concept, are they prepared to make...