Kose to build CO2-free manufacturing facility
Kose has announced plans to build a facility using hydro-electric power, said to be the first of its kind in Japan. During its operational phase, the factory will draw on locally produced green hydrogen, and will be carbon neutral by 2040.
Nivea India celebrates sustainability milestone; 65 tons of MLP recycled
Nivea India is celebrating a significant milestone on its mission to reduce plastic waste. The Beiersdorf-owned brand has recycled 65 tons of multi-layer plastics (MLP) in the four and a half years of implementation.
Lush Korea to expand use of locally sourced beans
Lush Korea has struck a deal with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to up its use of locally sourced ingredients. The pair signed a memorandum of understanding which will see the ethical cosmetics brand use locally grown beans and pulses in beauty products.
Kao ramps up action on plastic packaging ahead of 2040 net zero deadline
Kao is aiming to achieve plastic packaging net zero waste by 2040 and negative waste by 2050 for plastic containers used and discharged in its business activities. The J-beauty manufacturer will reduce plastics used in its business activities as much as possible and then recycle plastic waste generated in society.
Kao Becomes Japan’s First Approved Collector of Plastic Packaging
Kao has announced that it has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment for the voluntary collection of plastic packaging at Kao business locations and in Kamakura City.
Cle de Peau Beaute names Girls Who Code founder as recipient of Power of Radiance Awards 2024
Cle de Peau Beaute has named Reshma Saujani as the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024. The Girls Who Code Founder was recognized for her dedication to empowering girls in computer science via the non-profit.
Amorepacific and KORA Launch Initiative to Recycle Cosmetic Glass Bottles
Amorepacific Group has partnered with the Korea Resource Circulation Service Agency (KORA).
New Zealand poised to become first country to ban PFAS in cosmetics
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority has announced a ban on forever chemicals in cosmetics that will come into force by 2026, potentially making the country the first to outlaw PFAS.
EU to bill beauty manufacturers for microplastic clean up
The European Union has drafted a regulation that, if formally adopted, will require cosmetics manufacturers to cover some 80 percent of the cost required to tackle the pollution caused by microplastics.
Kao releases policy on biodiversity
Kao has revised its Action Policies on Conservation of Biodiversity via its newly published Action Policy on Biodiversity. The J-beauty firm will continue to actively engage in biodiversity conservation and restoration as well as take actions that help nature regenerate.
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