Unilever backpeddles on brand purpose
As part of its recently announced action plan to ‘drive growth and unlock potential’, Unilever is dialling back on its pursuit of ‘purpose’ for some of its brands.
Elemis teams up with Morro to develop plastic-free sampling sachets
Elemis has partnered with Morro-owner, Xampla to develop plastic-free, bio-degradable sample sachets.
German glitter sales soar as EU ban looms
German shoppers have been stockpiling glitter as an EU ban on microbeads approaches. Loose glitter will no longer be sold in the European Union from October 15 as part of a wider drive to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment.
L’Oréal, Heinemann: Sustainable Travel Retail Push
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Gebr. Heinemann have formed a partnership aiming at sustainability within the travel retail industry.
BASF cuts ribbon on offshore wind farm
BASF, Vattenfall and Allianz have inaugurated a jointly-owned 1.5 gigawatts wind farm in the North Sea. One of the largest in the world, the new offshore facility will supply renewable power to support BASF’s chemical production in sites across Europe.
L’Oréal’s EUR15 Million Climate Fund
L’Oréal has launched a EUR15 million Climate Emergency Fund. This initiative aims to bolster vulnerable communities’ resilience against climate disasters.
EU Commission’s Partial Phase-Out of Animal Testing
The European Commission has begun a process to end animal testing for chemicals across Europe gradually.
LVMH announces water conservation plan
LVMH has announced a water conservation plan which aims to manage the precious natural resource more efficiently on a global scale, reducing the luxury conglomerate’s consumption by 30 percent by 2030.
M&S launches Beauty Takeback Scheme
Marks & Spencer has partnered with Handle to usher in a store-based Beauty Takeback Scheme. The UK high street stalwart will accept any form of plastic or aluminium empty beauty product packaging at 40 of its stores across the UK.
Beiersdorf unveils latest Climate Care launches
Beiersdorf is marking World Environment Day with sustainability innovations in the Nivea Sun and Nivea Lip Care categories with reduced CO2 footprints and a refillable packaging solution for its Eucerin brand.
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