Natura calls for protection of the Amazon rainforest after suppliers hit by fires
Brazilian beauty company Natura has made a call for better environmental protection of the Amazon after fires disrupted its supply chain this year, according to a report by Reuters.
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Natura weighs in as Health and Happiness Project raided by Police
Natura has reiterated its support for an NGO it works with on sustainable development projects in the Amazon following a police raid on the Health and Happiness Project, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Natura launches global challenge to eliminate packaging waste
Natura is making a global call for proposals from its network of innovators to find new solutions to plastic pollution and reduce waste. The Brazilian company is inviting entrepreneurs, start-ups, research institutions, universities and companies to present at a special open innovation challenge.
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Grupo Boticário gains Leaping Bunny certification for its entire portfolio
Brazilian cosmetics, fragrance and skin care company Grupo Boticário has gained Leaping Bunny certification for all its beauty brands. The group owns six of the biggest brands in Brazil, including O Boticário, which is the largest cosmetics franchise in the world with...
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The Body Shop achieves B Corp certification
The Body Shop has achieved B Corp certification, a status given to companies that are said to meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Awarded by B Lab, a...
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As the Amazon burns, Peru commits to ending deforestation for palm plantations
Peru has become the second South American country to pledge to end deforestation for palm plantations, according to a report published by Unilad quoting an article in Live Kindly. The country’s commitment will come into force by 2021 and was spearheaded by the...
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L’Oréal Brazil to lower emissions with new wind power supply
Engie Brasil Energia is set to supply L’Oréal Brazil with renewable energy, cutting some 7,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from the French beauty giant’s footprint, according to a report published by Renewables Now. L’Oréal Brazil will source its power from the...
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The Body Shop launches first Community Trade recycled plastic
The Body Shop has stepped up its sustainability efforts with the launch of its new Community Trade recycled plastic in collaboration with Plastics For Change. The new plastics are being launched as part of the company’s Community Trade fair trade programme and are a...
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Colombia one step closer to animal testing ban
Colombia has taken a major step towards banning the practice of testing cosmetics on animals, according to Cruelty Free International. The House of Representatives of the Congress of Colombia has voted unanimously in favour of a bill, initiated by MP Juan Carlos...
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Guatemalan designer unveils sustainable packaging made from bacteria
Guatemalan designer Elena Amato has created a plastic-alternative packaging for personal care products from bacterial cellulose, according to a report published by De Zeen. The sheets, which are made from a combination of water, bacteria and yeast culture (a biproduct...
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