Sustainability

Post Rio+20, cosmetic companies noted for pledge to sustainability

Post Rio+20, cosmetic companies noted for pledge to sustainability

By Michelle Yeomans

Whilst some corporations and business groups primarily from Europe were pressed for more action at the Summit, dozens particularly from the cosmetics industry, were noted for voluntarily pledging to become more planet-friendly and transparent in their...

Time to up the ante of sustainability in Asia

Time to up the ante of sustainability in Asia

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The time is now to raise the bar for sustainability in the Asian cosmetics industry in every aspect, say several industry experts who discussed the topic at this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong.

Beiersdorf: putting the 'care' into sustainability

Beiersdorf: putting the 'care' into sustainability

By Michelle Yeomans

For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the forefront of many ‘to do’ lists in recent years. Here, a Beiersdorf...

UEBT prepares to open doors to Biodiversity summit

UEBT prepares to open doors to Biodiversity summit

By Andrew McDougall

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) will tomorrow open the doors of its annual Beauty of Sourcing with Respect Conference held in Paris, with ‘The Beauty industry and biodiversity in emerging markets’ a central theme.

New trend emerges as natural & organic brands expand onto mass markets

New trend emerges as natural & organic brands expand onto mass markets

By Michelle Yeomans

According to research carried out by Organic Monitor, natural & organic brands on the North American market are making inroads in mass market retailers and encouraging supermarkets to develop private label ranges as shelf-space in natural food shops...

Ethically sourcing ingredients must be transparent, says Beraca

Ethically sourcing ingredients must be transparent, says Beraca

By Andrew McDougall

In a month that has seen biodiversity under the microscope, CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke with Filipe Sabará, commercial director at Beraca, to get his views on how ingredients sourcing can help conservation and development efforts.