The Source Beauty Download
A quarterly digest for everything happening in sustainability, supply chain, and beauty (plus a few extras).
13 Ecodesign Criteria That Reduce EPR Fees
Discover the 13 ecodesign criteria recognized under EPR programs that enable brands to reduce fees, meet regulatory requirements, and turn sustainability into a cost saving advantage.
Understanding Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Program
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program is one of the most powerful sustainability retail programs. Learn more about how the program helps beauty brands boost visibility, validate sustainability claims, and strengthen marketplace credibility.
How Can Beauty Brands Use Ecomodulation to Lower EPR Fees?
Ecomodulation is a design principle in extended producer responsibility programs that directly links packaging design to financial fees. Discover how beauty brands can turn compliance into a competitive edge by cutting fees, avoiding penalties, and leading on sustainable design.
Source Beauty Primer: Extended Producer Responsibility
Discover what Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) means for beauty brands, how packaging regulations are evolving worldwide, and steps companies can take to stay compliant while leading in sustainable packaging.
How to Create a Risk-Based Supplier Code of Conduct
Discover how to tailor your Supplier Code of Conduct for different supplier risk profiles, from high-risk regions to small businesses and financially stressed suppliers.
Source Beauty Primer: The Supplier Code of Conduct
Learn what a Supplier Code of Conduct is, why it matters, and how it helps manage supply chain risks while promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
The Green Claims Checklist
Worried about greenwashing? Brands and marketers are often confused about how to meet the best practices for making environmental marketing claims (or “green” claims) in their key markets. Today, we’re digging in to the guidance issued by the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority.
5 Lessons from Colgate's Greenwashing Litigation
Consumers in California filed a class action litigation against Colgate-Palmolive alleging they falsely advertised Colgate and Tom's of Maine toothpastes as recyclable.
The EU Banned Greenwashing?
On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament gave the green light for a directive that will ban the use of misleading environmental (green) claims.
CPG Giant Under Investigation for Greenwashing
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a formal investigation into Unilever regarding potential greenwashing.
2024 Predictions for ESG & Impact
It's January, so you know what that means. Let's dive into 2024 with a few predictions on where I see ESG and impact headed in the beauty and personal care industry.
2024 Sustainable Beauty Communication Trends
I recently had the chance to (virtually) sit down with Mike Hower of Hower Impact to talk all things ESG + beauty communication trends.
Let’s build something beautiful.
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