The European Union Council has passed the Nature Restoration Regulation by a small majority. This new piece of legislation will be the first to set legally binding restoration targets for the long-term recovery of nature in Europe. It aims to restore 30% of terrestrial, coastal, freshwater, and marine ecosystems to good condition by 2030. In forest […]

CosmeticOBS, media partner of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, is offering newsletter subscribers a free data book: Sustainability in cosmetics: transition, obligations, solutions This book helps organisations progress in their ecological transition and become sustainable. It is designed as a guide for beauty professionals, reviewing environmental regulations (French and European), stating their impact on the cosmetics industry. […]

TerraCycle has launched a new solution to help UK hairdressers and beauty salons reduce their waste. Following its launch in the US, SalonCycle allows salons to recycle hard-to-recycle waste, diverting it from landfill or incineration. According to the British Beauty Council, about 95 percent of cosmetic packaging is thrown away, with just 14 percent of hair […]

The Body Shop has signed an exclusive rescue agreement with a consortium led by the Auréa group,  according to Reuters. Founded by British cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania, Auréa is an investment company that focuses on beauty and personal care products. The management team will be led by former Molton Brown CEO Charles Denton and the […]

The Danish start-up Cellugy has raised EUR 4.9 million in seed funding to expand production of its bio-based materials. It aims to scale the production of EcoFLEXY, a cellulose-based material that replaces petrochemical-based ingredients in personal care products. The financing round was led by ICIG Ventures and Unconventional Ventures, with new investment from Joyance Partners […]