Ecoresponsibility

Trends:Ecoresponsibility

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, February 6, 2024

Is CSR important for young graduates?

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Today, CSR is an essential component of our corporate culture. And it’s also a factor in attracting new recruits. For the past three years, Universum ...

Monday, February 5, 2024

European agreement on the urban waste water treatment

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On 29 January 2024, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission reached an agreement on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Dir...

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Recycling: are the French good at it?

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While packaging recyclability is a major issue for manufacturers, consumer sorting behavior is just as important. So, do the French deserve the top ho...

Monday, January 15, 2024

BEUC calls for stricter framework for environmental claims

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According to an international survey conducted by BEUC (the European Consumer Organisation), environmental claims are poorly perceived by consumers, w...

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Needs of the modern eco-consumer

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The environmental crisis is on many people’s minds. They have high expectations of the brands they value. In its latest sustainability report, trends ...

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

International: a variable scale of ecoanxiety

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As every year, Ipsos and EDF have joined forces to carry out Obs’COP. The aim of this study is to provide an international overview of opinions, knowl...

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Is sustainability important to the French?

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Everyone says it: the fight against global warming is vital. But do consumers really care about environmental criteria when making their purchases? Th...

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Sustainable development: are companies lagging behind?

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After raising awareness, it’s time to take action. According to the latest report by the Capgemini Institute, manufacturers are aware of their impact ...

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Ecology: the French are as pessimistic as ever

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Faced with the current anxiety-inducing climate, do the French have confidence in the future? To answer this question and gauge the state of the popul...

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Environmental commitment: Cosmetics Europe calls for joint action

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“Alone we go faster, together we go further…” For some time now, there has been a growing number of joint actions between players in the beauty indust...

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

What's the current state of corporate CSR commitment?

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The fight against climate change is a key issue for manufacturers. To better map the level of commitment of companies (across all sectors), the “Les e...

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Responsibility in cosmetics: seeking balance

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In the fight against global warming, the responsibility of manufacturers is engaged. During the Cosmetic 360 trade show, two experts from the Beautyst...