Market & Trends
Trial learnings & next steps from the refill coalition in the UK
Following a successful trial period, the Refill Coalition has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions and is looking forward to sharing the extensive learnings with industry through an Industry Webinar and White Paper with accompanying independent LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) to be published in May. The Refill Coalition
Adaptation & resilience of companies in the face of climate change - a new report
As extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, businesses face increasing risks to their assets, supply chains and long-term viability. Climate-related disasters have tripled over the past 25 years, causing over $200 billion in damages in 2023 alone. Supply chain disruptions, rising insurance costs and regulatory shifts are compounding
Positive Luxury on the "return on sustainability investment"
Positive Luxury, the leading sustainability expert in the luxury industry, has released a new briefing report that outlines a compelling business case for sustainability, revealing 12 key commercial benefits that brands cannot afford to ignore. “We are entering a new era—the climate era. A period of rapid and accelerating
Unilever is testing refill solutions to tackle plastic waste
Unilever is running refill pilot projects globally, seeking ways to reduce virgin plastic use and tackle plastic sachet waste. Learn how insights from three emerging markets are helping to understand the barriers to scaling reusable packaging models. * Unilever is working to ensure that 100% of their plastic packaging will be
Emballage Cosmétique & Biomimétisme
Le biomimétisme est une méthodologie d’innovation qui consiste à s’inspirer de la nature pour développer de nouveaux concepts. En prenant exemple sur les structures du vivant, les différents processus présents dans la nature, les systèmes biologiques et chimiques, comme source d’inspiration pour la création de produits ou
The colour of luxury by Aora Mexico
The new indie make-up brand, just born out of Mexico, AORA MEXICO was launched last week in the United States and is aiming to reach a global audience. Filled with a spark that resonates with the new generation of independent thinkers, Aora Mexico aims to democratize color for a vibrant
Biomimicry, helping do beauty better
Have you heard of biomimicry? It is a concept of design thinking that helps organisations mimic nature in their innovation process. The idea is to take inspiration from nature for new designs and ideas. It is not just about products but about organisations and systems overall. The principle is that
Is ESG reporting necessary?
ESG reporting is becoming increasingly crucial for business. It helps them demonstrate transparency, manage risks, and attract clients and investors. More companies globally are looking for compliant suppliers of beauty solutions, and ESG reporting is part of the compliance. An ESG reporting is also a statement demonstrating commitments to sustainability
Green innovations in Paris this week
After visiting the new upgraded version of Paris Packaging Week, which boasted about 830 exhibitors, we walked about 8km per day; we found interesting innovations at the beginning of 2025.12,588 visitors from 106 countries — a 27% increase from last year. The main trends that we have identified at
Taking inspiration from the Ocean
Ocean Beauty, or Blue Beauty, is under new interest thanks to the wealth of innovations that the ocean hosts. From reef-friendly formulas to algae with natural UV filter properties or elasticity to resist the ocean current or active ingredients in seaweed cells, there are endless sources of innovations in the
Latest Innovative Formulations & Processes in Sustainable Beauty
Here is an in-depth report of the formulations innovations and processes that have been released over the last few months. We only focus on the formulas and processes that have sustainable attributes. FORMULATIONS ACTIVES ENCAPSULATING MICROGEL About The BIOMIM-GEL start-up is developing a technology allowing to form an aqueous microgel
Latest Innovations Ingredients in Sustainable Beauty
Here is an in-depth report of the ingredients innovations that have been released over the course of 2024. We only focus on the innovations that have sustainable attributes. re/sources has identified five trends in the latest Ingredients Innovations: (This report classifies the innovations according to the current trends.) Longevity