The three Rs have gained momentum throughout UK households and are increasingly being applied to beauty products, helping minimise waste. Here are a few tips on how to go greener when it comes to dealing with beauty empties.
Category: Sustainable Beauty
THE PROBLEM WITH VEGAN BEAUTY: WHAT ABOUT BEES?
Sales of vegan-certified beauty products may be on the rise, but with the number of UK bees rapidly declining, investing in products that support beekeepers is more important than ever. Here is a selection of bee-friendly brands that give back.
HOW GEN Z WILL SAVE THE PLANET: LEO’S ECO-FRIENDLY BEAUTY SUBSCRIPTION BOX
Founded by a 16-year-old, beauty subscription box Leo’s Box is a sustainable project that highlights Gen Z as THE generation we pin our hopes on to sort out the current ecological crisis. Find out how in this review.
THE BUTTERFLY: WHAT THESE BEAUTY BRANDS HAVE IN COMMON
Anyone who’s ever delved into ‘clean’ and ‘eco-friendly’ beauty will know that it is a minefield of confusing green washing and vague claims. Does Positive Luxury’s Butterfly Mark help beauty customers understand how their favourite luxury brand is sustainable?
PLASTIC-FREE JULY: HOW DOES BEAUTY MEASURE UP?
Synonymous with waste, over-consumption and pollution, single use plastic is being shamed as a key contributor to today’s environmental issues. Join in with Plastic Free July and discover beauty brands making a conscious effort to choose alternative materials.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: IS THE BEAUTY WORLD COTTONING ON?
When it comes to sustainability, does beauty have as bad a reputation as fashion? Some plastic free brands are tackling the issue head on, stripping back unnecessary packaging and sourcing truly innovative solutions.