Ecoresponsability

Trends:Ecoresponsability

The "Deforestation-free" Regulation officially postponed for a year

The postponement by one year of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 “on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation” had been agreed but not yet legally formalised. This was achieved with the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/3234 in the Official Journal of the European Union on 23 December 2024.

Urban wastewater treatment: the Directive is published

The Directive (EU) 2024/3019 on urban wastewater treatment was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 December 2024. As announced, it creates an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) scheme to charge the costs of eliminating microplutants to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

"Ecodesign" Regulation: cosmetics a priority, according to the JRC

Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, which establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for products, came into force on 18 July 2024. Delegated acts of the Commission are to lay down the rules according to types or groups of products. In its recent report, the JRC (Joint Research Centre) provides some food for thought on this subject.

Sustainability: a key issue for retailers

The beauty industry is switching to the green side of the force. Suppliers (of ingredients or packaging) and brands are redoubling their efforts to limit their impact on the planet and offer ever more virtuous solutions. But what about retailers in this race for sustainability? At the Sustainable Cosmetic Summit (held in Paris from 23 to 25 October 2024), Katarzyna Wisniewska, Sephora’s CSR Direct...

Sustainability in cosmetics: consumers continue to have high expectations

For some years now, having an eco-responsible positioning has no longer been a differentiating factor for the general public, but rather a prerequisite. However, consumers are still just as sensitive to what brands are doing. At the Sustainable Cosmetic Summit (held in Paris from 23 to 25 October 2024), Ozlem Senturk, Senior Partner Global Sustainable Transformation Practice at Kantar, presented s...

Monday, September 13, 2021

Biodiversity: a guide of best practices from the FEBEA

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Preserving biodiversity is no longer a commitment chosen by the most virtuous companies, but a must for all. The cosmetics sector has not been the las...

Monday, September 13, 2021

BASF buys half of an offshore wind farm

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BASF has reached an agreement with European electricity provider Vattenfall for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm. BASF owns 49.5% of the win...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Citeo recalls the 10 commandments of eco-design

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The eco-organization expert in recycling had a stand at the Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack trade show, whose theme was eco-responsibility. Citeo, which...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle join forces against deforestation

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TerraCycle and Herbal Essences, a Procter&Gamble brand, are collaborating on the “Renew the Forest” project. The partnership includes the planting...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Symrise: towards a more responsible perfumery

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All actors in the cosmetics industry are concerned by contemporary environmental and social issues. This also applies to perfume manufacturers. And ev...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Seppic partners with UEBT for more sustainable cosmetic sourcing

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Seppic, a member of the UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade) since 2008, has decided to go further in its eco-responsible commitment. The group, through ...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Unilever kicks into high gear on refill

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After successful trials in Mexico and Australia, Unilever is converting UK consumers to the in-store refill system. An eco-responsible alternative tha...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The next steps of eco-engagement in cosmetics

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The issue of eco-responsibility is now central for the skincare industry. On the occasion of the Cosmetic Days, held in Lyon on June 10 and 11, 2021, ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Green Impact Index: Pierre Fabre's socio-environmental measurement tool

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We know the Nutriscore, a rating system that allows to see at a glance if a foodstuff is good for health or not. The Pierre Fabre group has taken the ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Léa Nature is heading for bulk sales

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All cosmetics professionals are making the transition to bulk sales. This is the case of the Léa Nature group, which is experimenting with a shower ge...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Dove starts forest restoration

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Unilever’s flagship brand has just announced an 8.5 million euro forest restoration project. Dove, in partnership with the NGO Conservation Internatio...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

LVMH: moving towards sustainable development

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The LVMH group took advantage of European Green Week, held from May 31 to June 4, to announce a partnership with the Canopy organization. The goal of ...