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In Busan, UN plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal
Environment
Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline,...
Lumene: A 100% cardboard advent calendar by Van Genechten and Metsä Board
Industry buzz
Designed during virtual workshops organized by Finnish cardboard maker Metsä Board together with Lumene and Van Genechten Packaging’s...
L’Oréal reaches 100% renewable energy across a large series of operated sites
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has reached 100% renewable energy across its operated sites in the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA)...
Inflation-weary US consumers in quest for good deals during Black Friday
Markets & trends
The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers were preparing for a US...
Pure Trade creates YSL Beauté’s 100% FSC cardboard Advent Calendar
Industry buzz
Made from 100% FSC paper and cardboard, including the closure system, the limited edition YSL Beauté Season 2024 Advent Calendar is a...
Unilever invests EUR 100 million to expand in-house fragrance expertise
Industry buzz
The consumer goods giant has announced its intention to invest EUR 100 million to scale up its in-house fragrance design and creation...
Australia passes landmark social media ban for under 16s
Industry buzz
In Australia, brands will have to be much more imaginative in reaching teenagers. The country’s lawmakers passed landmark rules to ban...
Plastic: in Busan the industry came divided on the future of a key material
Packaging & design
Is virgin plastic production vital or completely unsustainable? For the industry lobbyists at UN talks on plastic pollution, the answer...
Metallisation: Evening wear by Prad for the festive Lolita Lempicka fragrance
Industry buzz
The French glass and aluminium lacquering company was entrusted with the entire “Minuit” decor for the latest limited edition of Lolita...
Fiabila reinvents itself in a buoyant Nail Color & Care market
Companies & industry
With ten factories in six different countries, the world leader in nail polish and care changed hands at the beginning of the year. Now...
