Environment
After France, the UK announces plans to ban plastic microbeads in cosmetics
Following a ban voted in France during the summer, the UK has proposed to ban the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products that...
Consumers expect more from companies regarding biodiversity
Results of the 8th edition of UEBT Biodiversity Barometer show that understanding of the issue is rising significantly around the...
“The Amazon’s biodiversity is a strategic area of research,” Eder Leopoldo Ramos, Symrise
Symrise has identified the Amazon region as one of the most promising sources of botanical innovation. To be at the heart of this...
German glass industry compares the environmental impact of glass and plastic cosmetic...
Life cycle analyses measuring global warming potential and resource consumption on the basis of the carbon and material footprints of...
Murumuru seeds: A cosmetic ingredient that helps preserve the Amazonian rain forest
Murumuru seeds, which are gathered at various spots in Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest, are used in hair care products and lipsticks by...
Cosmetics Europe recommends cosmetics makers to cease using plastic micro particles
The European personal care association has issued recommendation to discontinue the use of small plastic particles in wash off cosmetic...
“Sustainable development is a long-term strategic challenge”, Cécile Tuil, Albéa
At the World Environment Day last June 5, Albéa provided an update on a series of initiatives taken over the past few years. Whether the...
Biodiversity: Only few companies really succeed in convincing consumers
Growing biodiversity awareness is set to become a key factor in company strategies, shows the 2015 edition of the UEBT Biodiversity...
Middle East: Towards more sustainable luxury products?
Consumer mindsets are evolving in the Middle East on sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. According to a White...
UN Report recommends ban of microplastics in cosmetics
A report released last week by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on the occasion of World Oceans’ Day recommends a precautionary...
