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The French regulatory framework for green claims
Protecting consumers against greenwashing is a priority for European and French legislators. Although European authorities are working on a single framework, currently there is not yet a specific regulation for green claims in the European Union. That’s why each Member State can have its own specificities. In France, two
How Science Based Targets can help set clear targets for the reduction of carbon emissions
According to a Quantis report on the future of beauty, 65% of consumers are interested in reducing their environmental footprint. This picture was taken in 2020, chances are that this figure has increased since! Environmental footprint is a very broad term though. What does it really mean, and how can
Shall we look for convenience first when developing refillable beauty?
The economic model of beauty products on the market is based on innovation appeal. In other words, we mostly attract consumers with newness to invite them to purchase our products. In an effort to become more sustainable, and in order to follow upcoming regulations (AGEC law in France for instance)
Key trends from refillable cosmetics to anhydrous formulas...
What are the current trends to make your beauty products more sustainable and how can you truly engage with consumers. We'll take you first to the definition of sustainable beauty, so we make it clear, what sustainability in beauty stands for. Then we'll demonstrate the trend giving you current market
Biodegradability - How does it work?
This report will try to describe in details how biodegradability works, with the following objectives: * Understand the terminology of ‘compostability’ * Gain knowledge about current regulations from Europe, USA and Japan * Gain knowledge about the difference between biodegradability and industrial composting * Understand how industrial composting works * Learn about applications of compostability
Aluminium - context & sourcing
Understanding about aluminium sourcing, manufacturing and its applications in the beauty and the sustainability aspect of the material In this topic, the following SDG targets can be applied: CONTEXT ALUMINIUM & SOURCE Aluminium is one of the Earth’s most abundant metals. Aluminum is produced from primary production from ore and/
Aluminium and the beauty industry
SUSTAINABILITY ALUMINIUM & ENERGY As mentioned in a previous article, Aluminium sourcing energy intensity has decreased in the last 30 years and will keep decreasing with innovations and new agreements on sustainable energy. Aluminium production also generates greenhouse gases and this will be improved as manufacturers improve their process. Energy consumption
Converting Paperboard into packaging for cosmetics
In this third part of our report, now that we’ve seen how paperboard is made, we will see in the conversion (transforming a sheet of paperboard into a box) what change can you make to improve the environmental impact of your products. In this topic the following SDG and
Paperboard - How do we make it? - Part 2
TECHNICAL ASPECTS FIBRES, BRIGHTNESS, STIFFNESS ROLES OF PAPERMAKING PULPS ON HARDBOARD
Paperboard - How do we make it? - Part 1
* How do we source wood and transform it for pulp and paperboard manufacturing? * What is the environmental impact? * How does virgin cardboard compare to recycled paperboard? -> A general overview of paperboard making for the beauty sector SDG In this topic the following SDG and targets can be applied:
Sustainable Packaging - a definition
This is a definition of what we think is to be considered when thinking about sustainability. We hope this might give you a framework. This definition is meant to evolve too. UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS re/sources wants you and your brand to make actionable and impactful choices that
Packaging in the early 20th century
What can we learn from the past? This brief historical overview of the evolution of beauty packaging has been created in collaboration with the Musée International de la Parfumerie (MIP) and Anne de Thoisy-Dallem. If you want to learn more about beauty, perfumery you could always plan a visit in