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HEALTH & BEAUTY

The health and beauty industry has come to realize that many consumers want sustainable, responsible, recyclable options when buying cosmetics, shampoos and body creams. Some companies are addressing the problem of plastic packaging by turning to recyclable and compostable packaging. Others are tasked with changing their formulas to eliminate harmful chemicals and the use of palm oil. Still others are turning to refillable containers to help keep packaging out of landfills and over-taxed recycling plants.

ETEE: FROM THE EARTH, BACK TO THE EARTH

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Etee is asking you to “join the revolution.” Say goodbye to plastic! Their motto, “Simple, daily actions. Meaningful, lasting change,” is reflected in all of their line of plastic-free, environmentally-friendly items. Etee products are all made with…

By Humankind Hand Sanitizer

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The mission of by Humankind is to reduce single-use plastic waste that results from our personal care products. Their approach, a blend of sustainability and practicality, is to offer products along with an attractive and…

Lush

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The arrival of Lush was a humble one. The first shop was simply designed, and naked products did away with frivolous packaging—most money for this new business went into keeping things simple and sourcing fresh,…

Patch Organic Strips

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PATCH was born when James Dutton (the founder of Nutricare) noticed that while trying to protect his son’s adventure wounds his skin was in fact reacting badly to a common wound covering and making the…