Vegan activists close MAC’s Brighton store
Lauder-owned MAC Cosmetics was compelled to close a standalone store in Brighton, UK after a peaceful protest was staged directly outside, according to a report published by local Brighton newspaper, The Argus. The protestors, who were part of activist group Direct...
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Henkel partners with Alpa to create first chemically recycled plastic as part of BASF ChemCycling scheme
Henkel has teamed up with packaging manufacturer Alpa to create the first chemically recycled plastic bottles as part of the ChemCycling scheme led by BASF. Through chemical recycling and mixed plastic waste that was previously unrecyclable, the pilot project is said...
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Sulzer starts expansion of Bechhofen GEKA site
Manufacturing firm Sulzer has begun the expansion of the Bechhofen-based GEKA site in order to make the production chain more ‘agile and flexible.’ The company is working on a 10,000 square metre extension, which is set for completion by the end of 2020. The extension...
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A waste-free world: Unilever to eliminate more than 100,000 tonnes of plastic packaging by 2025
Unilever has announced some ambitious new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics. The Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant has pledged to halve its use of virgin plastic by 2025, reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by...
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Geka appoints new Head of Beauty
Sulzer-owned Geka has announced the appointment of Florent Lafond as Head of Beauty, effective immediately. Lafond joins the company from Aptar where he was General Manager EMEA of the beauty and personal care division. “With Florent we are ensuring continuity for the...
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BASF and CTIBiotech unveil first 3D bioprinted immunocompetent human skin
Research partners BASF and CTIBiotech have announced the development of the first 3D bioprinted skin models including immune macrophages. The reconstructed tissue models will be used to test bio-actives for skin care applications. “Compared to current in vitro...
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Procter & Gamble’s US$50 million extension of Reading facility nears completion
Procter & Gamble is set to cut the ribbon on a US$50 million upgrade and extension of its UK R&D center in 2020, according to a report published by the Cincinnati Business Courier, as improvements to the US FMCG giant’s Reading facility are on track for...
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Evonik acquisition of PeroxyChem delayed by FTC lawsuit
The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Evonik’s proposed US$625 million acquisition of PeroxyChem in the belief that the deal will lead to price hikes, according to a report published by Reuters. The German specialty chemicals manufacturer said in a press...
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Ukraine to ban animal testing?
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health is hoping to bring Ukraine’s stance on animal testing for cosmetics in line with the European Union’s legislation, according to a report published by Ukrainian News. “The requirements for cosmetics in the Ukrainian market will be the...
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Ecovadis releases 2019 Sustainable Procurement Barometer
EcoVadis has unveiled its 2019 Sustainable Procurement Barometer: From Compliance to Performance report, which reveals how sustainability is evolving in procurement priorities. Compiled together with NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, the analysis suggests...
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