2021 Resistance: Environment
While most companies pay at least lip service to sustainability, even as planet-friendly has become essential for CPG success, there are those continuing to resist – and that resistance comes in one of two forms: either everything goes suspiciously quiet or, worse, companies shout loudly but their claims don’t stand up to scrutiny.
2021 Resilience: Environment
Throughout 2020, there was much talk of ‘building back better’ and we expected our post-pandemic world to be a green, eco-friendly utopia. However, as 2021 bought renewed lockdowns and restrictions, has our ‘happy ever after’ transpired? Certainly, sustainable beauty is evolving, new targets have been set and we are asking more. We want products with soul and that comes hand in hand with planet-friendly.
Hindustan Unilever eliminates coal usage across operations
Hindustan Unilever has announced that it has met its goal to eliminate coal usage across its operations, replacing the fossil fuel with greener alternatives such as biomass suppliers and biodiesel.
Kao kicks off tests for recycling plastic film
Kao, together with Lion, Welcia Yakkyoku and Hamakyorex, has started field testing for a new process designed to recycle used household product refill film packaging.
Shiseido delivers We Are One Ocean petition to UN Convention of Biodiversity
Together with the World Surf League, Shiseido has delivered the We Are One Ocean petition to the UN Convention on Biodiversity.
Kao and Kosé collaborate on sustainability program
Beauty companies Kao and Kosé have joined forces to launch a collaborative comprehensive sustainability program.
L’Occitane opens Green Store concept in Australia
L’Occitane has launched its first Green Store concept in Australia, which comes as part of the company’s sustainability program.
Kao participate in Kobe Plastic Next recycling event
Kao participated in Kobe’s Plastic Next recycling event on October 1. The J-beauty giant was among several retailers, consumer product manufacturers and recyclers to participate with the city to recycle used refill packs of household and personal care items.
China declares war on plastics; microbeads to be banned and retailers encouraged to reduce plastic packaging
China has unveiled a five-year plan aimed at promoting more eco-friendly plastics, reducing the amount of plastic used in packaging and upping its recycling and incineration capabilities, according to a report published by Reuters.
Head & Shoulders Philippines launches refill pouches; made with 50 percent less plastic than bottles
Procter & Gamble-owned Head & Shoulders Philippines has launched new refill pouches for its Cool Menthol and Smooth & Silky variants.
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