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CSI Thermoformage launches into environmental impact measurement
Wednesday, February 23, 2022Headlines The company, an expert in eco-friendly thermoformed packaging, offers to measure the environmental footprint of its products. The objective is to make its customers aware of the positive aspects of packaging that includes recycled materials. Thanks to a recent development, CSI Thermoformage can offer life cycle analyses of its packaging. Eight criteria are taken into account in the calculation (GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, etc.).
Introduction to regenerative cosmetic
“The IPCC and IUCN reports are unanimous: we have 10 to 15 years left to make major changes. A nanosecond on the scale of the Earth, barely a generation on a human scale,” comments Thomas Busuttil, Founder of R3 Imaginable. “The concept of regeneration was born out of this emergency. Out of this urgent need to rethink and recreate our future if we do not want nature to remind us of the imperative rules of balance.
N.A.E. shampoos switch to ecofill
In a concern for eco-responsibility, N.A.E has decided to replace the packaging of all its liquid shampoos. The brand now offers a reusable pump bottle and eco-refills allowing two refills. No more single-use plastic! N.A.E has just announced the introduction of 500 ml refills to replace its 250 ml shampoo bottles. For a simplified use, the brand proposes a 250 ml pump bottle.
Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2021: FEBEA's Q&A - AGEC law chapter
They answered questions from delegates • Françoise Audebert, Scientific and Regulatory Advisor • Catherine Bramaud, Scientific and Regulatory Advisor • Laure Menanteau, Scientific and Regulatory Advisor • Carlota Vicente, Environmental Affairs Officer • Xavier Gueant, Director of Legal Affairs • Valérie Colin, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs “Biodegradable” claim” Question Due to the implementation of the AGEC law, the claim “Biodegradable” will no longer be accepted for...
Cosmetic industry: what if unity was the key?
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Headlines The beauty industry has to put on the market products that are safe for health without the manufacturing and sourcing processes compromising the state of the planet. According to Adélaïde Lohio, founder of L’Observatoire Beauté, the best way to achieve this goal is to work in a mutualized way with all the stakeholders of the industry.
Organic and natural cosmetics: what do consumers think today?
The study was conducted between January and February 2021, with a sample consisting of more than two thousand people (1014 Germans and 1022 French), 70% female and 30% male, aged 18-65. The participants were interviewed online. The notion of naturalness “In Germany, the notion of ‘natural’ is an integral part of the consumer’s choice and accounts for 20% of the decision process to purchase a natural or organic cosmetic product. In France, it represents 24%”, explains Natrue.
Aurélie Perrichet: IFRA's new asset
After serving as Executive Director of SNE (Specialised Nutrition Europe), Aurélie Perrichet has just joined IFRA as Managing Director Europe. CosmeticOBS spoke with her to learn more about her ambitions and the roadmap she will lead. CosmeticOBS: Was it a challenge for you to move from the nutrition sector to the cosmetics sector?
Seppic partners with UEBT for more sustainable cosmetic sourcing
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 its subsidiary Serdex, has joined the Action for Nature & People project. The objective of this program, which already brings together 40 partners, is to develop a model for responsible sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity that respects people and the environment.
symrise-towards-a-more-responsible-perfumery - Cosmetics news
Like many industrial companies, Symrise is concerned about its carbon impact and energy consumption. As a result, since 2020, the electricity used by all Symrise sites comes from 100% renewable sources. The group aims to be 100% climate positive by 2030. Sustainable sourcing “Fragrance creation begins in the fields where the know-how of local communities shapes the most precious materials,” explains the group. And to ensure ethics throughout the value chain, Symrise deals directly with local people.
symrise-towards-a-more-responsible-perfumery - Headlines
Like many industrial companies, Symrise is concerned about its carbon impact and energy consumption. As a result, since 2020, the electricity used by all Symrise sites comes from 100% renewable sources. The group aims to be 100% climate positive by 2030. Sustainable sourcing “Fragrance creation begins in the fields where the know-how of local communities shapes the most precious materials,” explains the group. And to ensure ethics throughout the value chain, Symrise deals directly with local people.
The next steps of eco-engagement in cosmetics
Margaux Caron chose to develop her presentation around three axes: • The debate between natural and synthetic ingredients • The minimalist approach • The accompaniment of consumers to take the step towards sustainability Natural versus synthetic “While citizens are demanding safety, their ecological awareness is also growing.
Green Impact Index: Pierre Fabre's socio-environmental measurement tool
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 same concept and adapted it to the cosmetics sector. The Green Impact Index is a tool for the general public to measure, improve and indicate by A, B, C or D the environmental and societal impact of cosmetic products. For several years, customers have been asking manufacturers to communicate more transparently on the entire value chain.
LVMH: moving towards sustainable development
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 this collaboration is to fight deforestation by changing supply chains and finding alternatives to paper packaging.
Sophim : the praise of the natural
Sophim develops ingredients for the cosmetic industry. Since the beginning, the company has specialized in the manufacture of vegetable squalane from olive oil. Over time, the group has grown, expanded its catalog and its activities. Alexis Margnat, Sophim’s manager, spoke to CosmeticOBS to present his company, tell its story and talk about its future challenges. “It’s been a family adventure from the start,” recalls Alexis Margnat. “It all started in 1992 when my father wanted to go it alone.
Introduction to solid cosmetics
Shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste… everything goes in solid format. This trend, which has been very fashionable for the past few years, is becoming more and more popular. On the occasion of the professional symposium organized in conjunction with the U’Cosmetics student competition, Stéphanie Reymond, Director of Efferv&Sciences, outlined the main aspects of this segment.
Durability, I am writing your name
How can we be part of a more sustainable approach? This may seem like a thorny question, but today, many concepts allow brands to improve their ecological and societal profile. In recent years, single-use plastic has become the pet peeve of environmental advocates and some consumers. This disenchantment has allowed the depository to make its big comeback. Known by our grandparents, but later fell into disuse, it offers the significant advantage of limiting its impact on nature.
Arcade Beauty joins the Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat (CEC)
Arcade Beauty, a French cosmetics sampling specialist, has announced that it is joining the Corporate Climate Convention. The CEC has recruited 150 companies that will begin an eight-month program to align with the requirements of the Paris agreements. The objective of the CEC is to "provoke an awakening so that manufacturers take their full part in the ecological transition. To operate in a demanding and benevolent approach, centered on the leaders.
CITEO launches a new methodology for assessing the recyclability of packaging
CITEO, the French eco-organisation in charge of the management and recycling of packaging waste, has just announced a new methodology to assess the recyclability of packaging, integrated in its evaluation tool TREE (for Test de Recyclabilité des Emballages - Packaging Recyclability Test).
Beauty Tech: it might be time to jump in?
Since the beginning of the year, Business France has added a string to its bow and supports French companies specialized in beauty tech to conquer new markets. For the organization, this segment represents the future of cosmetics and is already successful worldwide. But for the time being, France is still a bit behind on the subject and is (too) shyly getting started. If there is one thing that no one can deny, it is that French cosmetics shine everywhere.
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