The Singapore Society of Cosmetic Scientists will be hosting its annual Supplier’s day on 30th August. Taking place at One Farrer Hotel, the event will have a sustainability corner to showcase companies with green ingredients. Ecovia Intelligence will be speaking and participating at this event. More details, including registration details, are on the website
Sustainable Beauty Awards Open to Entries
This year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards are open to entries. The awards celebrate and recognise sustainability excellence in the cosmetic and personal care industry. The international awards are open to cosmetic & personal care brands, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms, retailers & distributors, NGOs, and related operators. There are five award categories… New Sustainable Product Award: given […]
EPA Urged to Add Cosmetics to its Programs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received overwhelming endorsements to expand its voluntary programs promoting fewer toxic ingredients in products, with cosmetics leading in stakeholder support. According to an EPA summary of the 1,528 submitted comments, 99 percent were in favour of expanding the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) programs, which gives companies the […]
Natura & Co Launches Venture Capital Fund
The Brazilian cosmetics company Natura &Co has announced the launch of a corporate venture capital fund, dubbed Natura Ventures. Jointly managed by Brazilian impact investment firm Vox Capital, the new fund is equipped with R$50m (USD 9.2m) in initial capital for the first three years. Natura Ventures intends to back up to 15 startups, providing […]
Lush Partners with Waste Lab in UAE
Lush UAE has entered a partnership with The Waste Lab to manage compostable waste from its manufacturing plant in Dubai. The partnership aims to set a new standard in sustainable practices within the cosmetics industry in the Middle East. The Waste Lab, a start-up in Dubai, will apply its composting solutions to manage the food […]