Ecoresponsibility

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Minimalist and refillable: the future of makeup packaging

According to a recent study by GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm, environmental awareness, financial pressures, and increasing attention to waste generated by the cosmetics industry are transforming consumer behavior in the makeup sector.

Cosmetics Deposit Coalition: initial progress report

After two years of work, the “Cosmetics Deposit Coalition” has delivered its first field report on the reuse of containers. Bringing together some twenty brands, distributors, and logistics and washing partners, the collective (led by Circul’R, with 70% funding from Citeo) presented its findings at a round table during Paris Packaging Week 2026.

Discarded unsold products: the details for the disclosure of information

As part of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (known as the “Ecodesign Regulation”), the European Commission was required to define common details for the disclosure of information regarding discarded unsold consumer products and a common disclosure format. This has now been done, with the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2 on February 10, 2026.

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “Palm oil: what does the future hold?” Hervé Plessis, CEO of Stéarinerie Dubois, Philippe Guariloff of Chanel, Julie Cortal of Nopalm Ingredients, Antoine Piccirilli, Scientific Director of La Fabrique Végétale, and Marie-Odile Hecht, Director of Cosmo...

Sustainability: trends in 2026

The Upcycled Beauty Company has just published its latest report. Ingredients, packaging, operations, climate: the document provides an overview of the levers activated by brands in response to environmental pressure.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Procter&Gamble announces its new climate action plan

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Procter&Gamble wants to accelerate its green transition. The group has just communicated its goals for the year 2040. It aims to achieve zero net ...

Monday, September 27, 2021

Sustainable packaging: South America catches up

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According to Euromonitor, a trend and forecasting agency, South America was a bit behind in the issue of eco-friendly packaging. But more and more, co...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Towards a voluntary rating system for the environmental impact of beauty products

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In a September 20 press release, Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever invite the cosmetics sector to co-design a voluntary environmental...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Refill project: what results for Mustela?

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In 2020, the brand of care products dedicated to toddlers decided to launch a first phase of experimentation by proposing that consumers buy a returna...

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Sustainable Beauty Awards 2021: there is still time to enter!

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For almost a decade, the Sustainable Beauty Awards has been giving recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the be...

Monday, September 13, 2021

Biodiversity: a guide of best practices from the FEBEA

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Preserving biodiversity is no longer a commitment chosen by the most virtuous companies, but a must for all. The cosmetics sector has not been the las...

Monday, September 13, 2021

BASF buys half of an offshore wind farm

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BASF has reached an agreement with European electricity provider Vattenfall for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm. BASF owns 49.5% of the win...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Citeo recalls the 10 commandments of eco-design

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The eco-organization expert in recycling had a stand at the Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack trade show, whose theme was eco-responsibility. Citeo, which...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle join forces against deforestation

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TerraCycle and Herbal Essences, a Procter&Gamble brand, are collaborating on the “Renew the Forest” project. The partnership includes the planting...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Symrise: towards a more responsible perfumery

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All actors in the cosmetics industry are concerned by contemporary environmental and social issues. This also applies to perfume manufacturers. And ev...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Seppic partners with UEBT for more sustainable cosmetic sourcing

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Seppic, a member of the UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade) since 2008, has decided to go further in its eco-responsible commitment. The group, through ...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Unilever kicks into high gear on refill

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After successful trials in Mexico and Australia, Unilever is converting UK consumers to the in-store refill system. An eco-responsible alternative tha...