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Making the ‘Eco-Transition’—What's New in Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?

An in-depth look at the challenges, opportunities and solutions for sustainable packaging. ‘Circularity is in; greenwashing is out.’

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief04.26.22

An in-depth look at sustainable packaging challenges, opportunities and solutions in the beauty world shows that while legislation continues to take effect, education grows and consumer habits change, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

Still, sustainable packaging can no longer be an option or a ‘nice to have’ for beauty brands.

Two growing stipulations: ‘Circularity is in; greenwashing is out.’

Just a few years ago, a small minority of grocery shoppers brought their own bags with them to tote their food home. Then a 2014 ban on single-use plastic bags took effect in California, spread to 8 additional states, and raised consciousness across the nation. Now it’s common (at least in the New York tri-state area) to see customers with re-usabl