Environment
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...
Brazil adopts new rules on biodiversity based R&D for cosmetics
On 20 May, President Dilma Rousseff signed the Bill of Law on Biodiversity (PL 7735/2014), a new simplified legal framework for...
SGD launches a new version of its Infinite Glass
On the occasion of the latest PCD trade show in Paris, French glassmaker SGD introduced a new version of its Infinite Glass. Composed of...
Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria and Sweden call for a ban on micro-plastics in cosmetics
At the latest meeting of the EU Environment Council on 17 December 2014, the Belgian, Dutch, Austrian and Swedish delegations, supported...
Summit points key areas of progress towards a greener cosmetics industry
The cosmetics industry needs to take greater steps if it is to become more sustainable. This was one of the key messages from the...
