Category: Cosmetics & Personal Care
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TOPFEELPACK Presents Industry Guidelines for Choosing Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
https://fox4kc.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/867120907/topfeelpack-presents-industry-guidelines-for-choosing-sustainable-cosmetic-packaging
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Lumson utilizes grape by-product for smart and refillable personal care jars
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/lumson-memora-refillable-jar.html
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Study author breaks down biosurfactant challenges in cosmetics industry
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/biosurfactants-cosmetics-industry-challenges.html
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Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste management
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/sephora-hazardous-waste-fine.html
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Shiseido, Futamura, Iwatani, and LYB collaborate to create bio-based solutions for cosmetics packaging
https://www.lyondellbasell.com/en/who-we-are/updates-events/products–technology-news/everyday-beauty-shiseido-futamura-iwatani-and-lyb-collaborate-to-create-bio-based-solutions-for-cosmetics-packaging
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The future of hair extensions is biodegradable, Thanks to a Nyamira entrepreneur
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/the-future-of-hair-extensions-is-biodegradable-thanks-to-a-nyamira-entrepreneur-5191596
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graduates on UAL showcase give materials new meaning from bioplastics to nail art
graduates on UAL showcase give materials new meaning from bioplastics to nail art
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LyondellBasell and partners develop bio-based film packaging solution for cosmetics
https://www.specialchem.com/plastics/news/lyondellbasell-and-partners-develop-bio-based-film-packaging-solution-for-cosmetics
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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sunscreen that cools and protects skin
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2025/09/06/F2PLFNGWRFBOTKYK2PAEIBKSYE
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Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/09/05/suri-2-0-electric-toothbrush-design
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Portuguese researchers develop fully bio-based cosmetic packaging material
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biobased-cosmetic-packaging-portugal.html
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New threat to marine life discovered: sunscreen meeting plastic
Read https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25290593.scots-scientists-discover-new-threat-marine-ecosystems—sunscreen
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Doctor calls for transparency as study reveals unawareness of microplastics in period products (FREE)
Read Plastic Free July: Doctor calls for transparency as study reveals unawareness of microplastics in period products
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PlaDeo: Europe Debut for the World’s First Bio-Plasma Powered Deodorant Device (FREE)
Read PlaDeo: Europe Debut for the World’s First Bio-Plasma Powered Deodorant Device
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Cellugy secures €8,1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased alternative (FREE)
Read Cellugy secures €8,1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased alternative
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MOB Beauty just launched biodegradable packaging (FREE)
Read MOB Beauty just launched biodegradable packaging
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CARBIOS signs its first biorecycled PET sales contracts with two global cosmetics leaders (FREE)
Read CARBIOS signs its first biorecycled PET sales contracts with two global cosmetics leaders
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From Trash to Treasure: How Upcycled Beauty Ingredients are Transforming Cosmetics (FREE)
Read From Trash to Treasure: How Upcycled Beauty Ingredients are Transforming Cosmetics
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New Evonik plant will significantly boost production of sustainable cosmetic emollients
Evonik is also going to the ingredients market …. because the bio-polymer market is stagnating if not reducing (inflation aside).
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The most sustainable plastic packaging for cosmetic products (My opinion)
This is probably the most sustainable packaging solution for cosmetic products. It will be launched in Austria and Germany in October. If you’re a fool, you try to look for a compostable plastic option from the certified plastic maffiosi and put your company at risk of greenwashing, or you can play safe and go for…
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Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
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Virospack partners with Rezemo and BrightSideUp to deliver more sustainable packaging and upcycling solutions
Virospack partners with Rezemo and BrightSideUp to deliver more sustainable packaging and upcycling solutions
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Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
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Green Science Alliance Develops Nail Polish Bottle Lid, Gel Nail Container, Cosmetic Container from Plant and Bamboo Charcoal (Biochar) based Materials
Green Science Alliance Developed Nail Polish Bottle Lid, Gel Nail Container, Cosmetic Container from Plant and Bamboo Charcoal (Biochar) based Materials
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LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
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We have to be very careful with biomaterials in beauty packaging says Albéa (Video)
Biomaterials are not inherently superior to fossil-based materials
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Stanford develops plant-based menstrual pads
Researchers at Stanford have designed an open-source process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need.
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Compostable menstrual pads startup wins Canadian award
Turning food and farm byproducts into compostable fibres
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Czech company goes for PLA nonwovens for hygiene industry
Company’s new portfolio based on 100% renewable and industrially compostable materials.
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Interstellar Lab joins L’Oréal Green Sciences Incubator for biofarming innovations
Interstellar Lab, a biofarming startup, joins L’Oréal’s Green Sciences Incubator programme to explore the use of BioPod for sourcing sustainable ingredients for cosmetics.
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Xampla and Elemis partner on plastic-free cosmetics packaging
UK skincare brand ELEMIS has struck a partnership with next generation plant materials brand, Morro – recently launched by Xampla in Cambridge – to launch innovative new biodegradable sampling sachets.
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Drylock launches compostable diaper
Drylock and Love & Green have announced a revolutionary innovation in the form of the world’s first compostable diaper.
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CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Wins Red Dot Design Award for PHA Toothbrush
CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush
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Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging
Dow has announced the launch of SURLYN™ REN and SURLYN™ CIR, two new sustainable ionomers grades which pioneer the use of renewable and circular feedstocks.
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Virospack launches plant based dropper cap
Virospack is introducing its eco-friendly Packaging to the market: a fully PLANT-BASED DROPPER cap using FOREWOOD® material – in partnership with Rezemo GmbG brand, in a complete sustainable dropper kit, a green-powered solution to the cosmetic business.
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Partnership Expands PHA Bioplastics in Cosmetic Packaging (FREE)
Brand owner Riman Korea will blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers with polylactic acid (PLA) to increase packaging sustainability. This is a FREE article
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Green Science Alliance Developed Plant-Based Biodegradable Vegan Nail Tips
World’s First?! Green Science Alliance Developed Plant-Based Biodegradable Vegan Nail Tips with “Re:soil” Trademark
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Solvay launches Polycare® Heat Therapy for bio-based thermoprotection in hair care
Natural guar-based active ingredient extends the range of silicone-free beauty care solutions for stress-free hair styling.
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AIMPLAS coordinates a new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge for agricultural and personal care applications
AIMPLAS, coordinates a new European project to valorize slaughterhouse waste (bellygrass or rumen content) and paper and pulp sludge, to produce cost-efficient polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) for agricultural and personal care applications, by the coprocessing with other organic wastes (OW) such as sludge from the dairy industry and glycerol from the biodiesel industry, as well as recovering…
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Niine launches India’s first PLA-Based Sanitary Napkins
Napkins crafted from a blend of wooden pulp, bio-based resins and oils, and 100% biodegradable PLA-based materials derived from plant starches like corn, cassava, maize, sugarcane, or sugar beet pulp
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Lumene, UPM and SABIC develop biobased cosmetic packaging
Finnish beauty brand LUMENE is the first to launch a biobased packaging application with both the jar and label made with UPM’s innovative wood-based material, further processed by SABIC.
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Plackers® Launches First-Ever Sustainable, 100% Biodegradable Dental Flossers
The new line of Nodax® based EcoChoice® Compostable Flossers are designed to biodegrade at home.
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Corman and Tosama Develop Biodegradable Plastic Tampon Applicator
Technology uses wheat, corn and sugar cane waste; will be launched through Organyc brand
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The B Corp Beauty Coalition launches its B Beauty Navigator to help companies and citizens in sustainability-oriented choices
The Coalition members cooperated – guided by the principle of interdependence – through dedicated working groups on packaging, logistics and ingredients areas, with the goal to improve the sustainability standards of the beauty industry
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Groupe Berkem Expands Its Distribution Network Dedicated to Its Cosmetic Ingredients by Signing a Partnership With Kreglinger for the United Kingdom
Groupe Berkem, a leading player in bio-based chemistry announces today the signature of a distribution agreement with Kreglinger, a major player in the distribution of specialty ingredients, for all of its cosmetic ingredients for the United Kingdom market.
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Global Bioenergies launches Isonaturane® 16, its second cosmetic ingredient
At the 2023 In-Cosmetics Gobal trade show in Barcelona, Global Bioenergies announces the launch of its second cosmetic ingredient, Isonaturane® 16, a year after launching Isonaturane® 12 at In-Cosmetics Paris.
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Borealis Bornewables™ polymers for personal hygiene fabrics help PFNonwovens Group accelerate its journey towards climate neutrality
PFNonwovens Group (PFN) reduces eco-footprint of nonwovens and sets new industry standard with Bornewables™ polypropylene (PP) for absorbent hygiene products
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L’Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture
L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
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By-Product Extracts as Natural UV Filters and an Alternative to Synthetic Ones
The cosmetic industry has been focusing on replacing synthetic ingredients with natural ones, taking advantage of their bioactive compounds.
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Somedays Pain Relief Goes Compostable Packaging
Somedays’ Belly Jelly in compostable packaging
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Half Magic Launches Compostable Eyeshadows
The eyeshadow compacts are made from potato starch and cellulose.
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Top Beauty Brands Called out for Greenwashing
Is the beauty industry’s commitment to tackling climate change more than skin deep? From “incoherent” net zero plans to reliance on carbon offsetting, a report from the Carbon Trust highlights the beauty industry’s blemished climate commitments — What they fail to tell you is that “Net Zero” is also a greenwashing platform
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LVMH and Dow Partner on Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
LVMH and Dow intend to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across major perfume and cosmetics brands
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Lignovations Uses Lignin for new Functional Cosmetical Ingredient
Lignovations’ functional ingredient LignoGuard® based on Fibenol LIGNOVA™ lignin confirmed safe for use in cosmetic products
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Korean Tampon and Pads Startup uses Bioplastics
Happy Moonday spearheads female healthcare service with organic products
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Lubrizol Life Science Beauty Introduces Biodegradable Silicone: SilSense Bio 5 emollient
Getting that soft, silky feel on the skin and hair, with a sustainable silicone alternative
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PLA and PHA Cushion Compact
South Korean cosmetics brand launches PLA and PHA cushion compact to replace ABS
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EcoTamp Unveils New Biodegradable Tampon
Two young entrepreneurs, Aryan Srivastava and Arnav Soni, have recently captured the attention of the world with their innovative startup, EcoTamp.
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Oshen Launches Ocean Plastic Makeup Case
Made with 32% recycled ocean-bound plastic, each case prevents 1.3 pounds of plastic from entering our oceans, the brand says.
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Design4Circularity Wins 2022 Sustainable Packaging Award
Collaboration by Beiersdorf, Borealis, Clariant & Siegwerk wins Ecovia Intelligence’s Sustainable Beauty Award 2022 packaging category
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Indian Startup Makes Packaging from Coconut Waste
Indian Startup Makes cosmetic, food and pharma containers from coir fibre waste
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Croda Report on Biotechnology in Personal Care
Launch of first report on biotechnology opportunities in the personal care market
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L’Oreal on Bioplastics
L’Oreal Chief Sustainability Officer on biobased and compostable plastics
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Chemically Recycled Tootbrush
SK chemicals and KNK jointly develop the first “chemically recycled toothbrush” in Korea
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Sulapac and Schwan Launch Cosmetic Pencil Made from Sawdust
Global makeup supplier Schwan Cosmetics and Sulapac create a cosmetic pencil with a plant-based barrel to offer an alternative to conventional plastic
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Shiseido Goes for Wooden Cap
Challenged by the brand, Quadpack broke boundaries and developed a 100% wood bespoke cap for the fragrance range
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How Tattoo Artists are Going Green
From biodegradable stencils to paper ink cups and vegan ink, the tattoo industry is becoming more eco-friendly.
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Mondi and Dow Partner on Feminine Care Packaging
Mondi and Essity launch packaging for feminine care range made from post-consumer recycled and biomass balanced materials
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Cosmax Bio Nano Emulsion
Cosmax develop bio-nano emulsion capable of making pure natural cosmetics
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Indian Startup Launches Biodegradable Shampoo Sachets and Chutney Packets
This Goa startup’s alternative to plastic wrappers is made of corn starch
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