Lush tackles excess plastic packaging with Naked House exhibition in London
Lush has curated an exhibition in London that charts the history of packaging and challenges the concept of today’s ‘throwaway culture’, according to a report published by Reuters. The five-floor Naked House showcased the ethical cosmetics brand’s own range of...
HCP builds on SIMP acquisition with purchase of Rusi Cosmetic
HCP has announced that it has completed the purchase of an 100 percent stake in German mascara specialist Rusi Cosmetic. Rusi will provide the core HCP manufacturing platform in Europe, and its President will remain in situ, reporting directly to HCP’s Group President...
Henkel joins New Plastics Economy Initiative to drive innovation in sustainable packaging
German consumer goods company Henkel has announced its participation in the New Plastics Economy Initiative in a bid to drive progress in ‘efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable packaging.’ Henkel has joined other partners in the three-year initiative, led by...
Green Alliance: UK container return scheme could drastically cut plastic pollution
Green Alliance is calling on the UK government to usher in a container return scheme in a bid to reduce marine pollution, according to a report published by The Guardian. Such a scheme would be the ‘single most effective action’, according to research conducted by the...
Beiersdorf owned Aquaphor launches innovative ointment body spray
Beiersdorf-owned skincare brand Aquaphor has launched a new ointment body spray that is said to be the first ointment product in a spray format. Using the same ingredients as the brand's Healing Ointment, the spray is said to immediately soothe and relieve dry and...
Recycle me: Kotkamills develop plastic-free, waterproof paperboard
Finnish packaging firm Kotkamills has developed a new water- and greaseproof paperboard without recourse to fluorochemicals or plastics, according to a report published by Nordic Business Insider. The material is 100 percent recyclable and can hold hot or cold liquid...
The Body Shop celebrates first anniversary of Enrich Not Exploit commitment with video reports
The Body Shop has published a series of videos, which together chart the company’s progress in the first year of its Enrich Not Exploit mission. The ethical beauty firm first launched its mission, which details 14 measurable sustainability targets, back in February...
Dove takes positive body message to packaging with launch of ‘Real Beauty bottles’
Unilever-owned Dove has taken its Real Beauty message to another level with the launch of a series of limited-edition Dove nutrium mousse body wash bottles in varying sizes designed to reflect the diversity of women’s body shapes, according to a report published by...
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