More than just buzzwords: how Kester Black cements itself in sustainable beauty
The B-certified beauty company is carbon neutral, vegan, sustainable, and donates 2 per cent of its revenue to social causes.
Eco-friendly My Soda shampoo range cuts plastic waste by 80 per cent
My Soda is the first haircare brand sold in Australian supermarkets to offer a sustainable refill solution.
Gucci launches first plant-based nail polish collection
Under the creative direction of Alessandro Michelle, the collection’s new design is inspired by “old Hollywood glamour” and made with sustainable materials.
Lab Clean supports sustainability through its Eco-Refill Box
The Eco-Refill Box is introduced under the Bayes brand and sourced from recyclable and biodegradable material, which can lower plastic use during production by 70 per cent.
Forgo boosts zero waste through sustainable cosmetics
Swedish beauty brand Forgo has launched a mix-it-yourself soap – a powder to liquid…
Outcast upcycles food waste into supplements and powders
The powders can be used a wide variety of ways – as simple additions to anything from soups and dressings to baked goods to homemade dips and smoothie bowls.
This lipstick’s case made from algae can disintegrate in 12 weeks
“A small lipstick, with the conventional design we are used to, will never be recycled in the current industrial world,” said the students.
Eco-friendly nappies from Babylove for time-poor Australian parents
“We are so proud of the strides we have made to make it easier for parents to choose a nappy that is better for the earth.”
Guerlain strengthens its commitment to bee preservation
The brand’s symbol since 1852, French luxury beauty company Guerlain has launched initiatives this year to help support bees.
L’Occitane promotion converts returned beauty bottles into wind jackets for kids
Ten empty beauty bottles can be exchanged for a wind jacket for children in need in a sustainability initiative launched by L’Occitane in Hong Kong.
SunButter sunscreen helps protect endangered coral reefs
Two marine biologists in Australia concerned about the impact of commercial sunscreens on endangered coral reefs have created a chemical-free alternative that protects both people and oceans.
Groupe GM launches eco-friendly dispensers for hotels
During a 40-day period, one 400 ml Ecofill pouch uses 33 times less plastic, with no product waste.
Baresop zeroes in on sustainability with body-care products
This Australian-founded body-care brand is helping reduce waste by creating sustainable alternatives to traditional hand and body washes.
Five tips to help reduce the environmental impact of your menstruation
Here are six ways that women can help mitigate the impact of using sanitary products during menstruation on the environment.
L’Oreal reveals world-first cosmetic bottle derived from enzymatic plastic recycling
L’Oreal and Carbios have worked on the development of the bottle to replace mechanical recycling since 2017.