L’Oréal to use P&G patented technology for plastic packaging in new deal
L’Oréal is set to purchase recycled polypropylene plastic from PureCycle Technologies, which was originally developed by competitor Procter & Gamble, according to a report by BizJournal. PureCycle Technologies is currently building a new plant near Cinncinati,...
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L’Oréal let off class action suit over defective bottles
L’Oréal will not have to defend itself against a class action lawsuit that claimed the French beauty giant was deliberately packaging liquid cosmetics in bottles that trap a significant amount of the contents inside, according to a report published by Bloomberg Law. A...
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Josie Maran Cosmetics launches national recycling program
Josie Maran Cosmetics has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a national recycling program for its entire line of cosmetics. Consumers will be able to send their empties to the recycling giant using a pre-paid shipping label to be processed and repurposed. "We are so...
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BIC USA disrupts grooming category with gender neutral razor launch on Amazon
BIC has launched a gender neutral, direct-to-consumer razor brand, named Made For You, in a bid to disrupt the shaving category. The razor will be available exclusively on Amazon and features a metal handle and five flexible blades together with a lubrication strip...
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Colgate-Palmolive finalizes design of first recyclable toothpaste tube
Colgate-Palmolive has finalized the design of a recyclable toothpaste tube that is said to set a new industry standard. The tubes have replaced the standard toothpaste design in favour of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is said to be the second most popular...
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Renew, refill, recycle: P&G tests refill pod for Olay Regenerist
P&G is taking the name of its best-selling skin care line seriously, trialling a refillable pod for its Olay Regenerist Whips this fall, according to a report published by Marketing Daily. The US FMCG giant is running the pilot in the US and UK and will sell...
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Northern Private Capital invests US$35 million in Loop Industries
Loop Industries has announced that Northern Private Capital (NPC) is to purchase a minority stake in the company for US$35 million. Under the terms of the deal, NPC will purchase a 10.5 percent stake (4,093,567 common shares) with a three-year option to buy a further...
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PureCycle Technologies collaborates with Nestle, Milliken to revolutionise plastic packaging
PureCycle Technologies has joined forces with Nestle and Milliken to speed up plans to open its first plant to restore used polypropylene (PP) plastic to ‘virgin-like’ quality using a revolutionary recycling technique. Working together to aid the process, PureCycle...
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Private label push: Amazon launches own skin care line
Amazon has announced the launch of its own ‘high-quality’ skin care line. Belei, as the brand has been named, comprises 12 products designed to help consumers address common skin care concerns such as acne, fine lines and dullness. “Our goal is to help customers spend...
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Brand first: Herbal Essences and TerraCycle unveil bottle made from beach plastic
Procter & Gamble-owned Herbal Essences has teamed up with TerraCycle to create recyclable shampoo and conditioner bottles made of 25 percent beach plastic in celebration of World Water Day. Three of the brand’s bio:renew Collections, White Grapefruit & Mosa...
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