Walmart US Launches Free Beauty Recycling Program In 4 States
It’s official: Walmart US has rolled out a new beauty recycling program in four states. Here’s how you can get involved. As the biggest retailer in the United States, Walmart offers products across several categor
How California’s Plastic Law Will Impact The Beauty Industry
The US is one of the worst offending countries for plastic waste. But, with a sweeping new law, California is trying to make a difference. This will mean big changes across industries, and beauty is no exception. Every year,
A Step Towards Sustainability? Estée Lauder Will Make All Of Its Vehicles Electric By 2030
Beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has pledged to reduce the environmental footprint of its vehicle network and will go fully electric before the end of the decade. The beauty industry has a monumental impac
Banana Boat Scalp Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination
Edgewell Personal Care Company, owners of the Banan Boat brand of sunscreens, have issued a voluntary recall of their Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Spray SPF 30. The press release, posted on the company’s official websit
Unilever and Genomatica Launch $120 Million Venture to Scale Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives
Unilever and biotechnology company Genomatica are working together to scale and commercialize sustainable alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuel-derived cleansing ingredients. Together, they’ve launched a $120 million
BYBI Beauty Secures Nearly £2 Million To Help It Go Carbon Negative
Vegan skincare brand BYBI Beauty has scored nearly £2 million. The funding will help it with its mission to become the first-ever carbon-negative beauty brand. Independent Growth Finance, a UK asset-based lender for small an
Campaigners Call For Tougher Microplastic Restrictions in the Beauty Industry
We all know that plastic packaging is bad for the planet. That’s why an increasing number of consumers reach for recyclable or refillable products when they’re stocking up their beauty bags. But plastic isn’
What is TerraCycle? The Possible Solution To Beauty Industry Waste
Beauty is experiencing a waste crisis. Every year, the industry produces around 120 billion units of packaging. And because most of that can’t be recycled, bottles, caps, and pumps used for cosmetics are clogging up landfil
Startup Receives $6.2 Million to Solve Plastic Pollution In the Beauty Industry
Beauty has a big problem with plastic pollution. In fact, every year, the industry produces 120 billion units of packaging, and most of that doesn’t get recycled. But a new startup has a solution. Shellworks, a biotech
How Palm Oil Production is Destroying Our Environment
Palm oil is everywhere. We consume palm oil daily through food, hygiene products, beauty, and skincare without knowing it. But this widespread natural ingredient has been the subject of controversy in recent years for reasons
What Does B Corp Certification Actually Mean?
Many of us want to find ways to have a more eco-friendly lifestyle to lessen the pressure on our planet’s resources. However, it can be challenging to do so while knowing all of the options. There exist many certificati
38 Climate Change Facts To Get You Thinking
Climate change is a huge concern worldwide, given its devastating impacts happening everywhere around the globe. From rising sea levels, floods, severe droughts, and wildfires to more severe and frequent hurricanes, cyclones,