The Japanese chemical company Toray Industries has developed a bio-based technology to produce biodegradable microparticles to use in personal care products such as colour cosmetics and skin care products. Its new technology will produce bio-based 2-pyrrolidone, the precursor for the synthesis of Polyamide 4 which can be used as microparticles in personal care products. Polyamide 4 […]
AS Watson Reducing Plastic Use
The HK-based international health & beauty retailer AS Watson has raised the bar on plastic reduction with a refreshed target of 21% reduction in virgin plastic by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This renewed target, part of an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2030 global commitment, is now featured on their […]