As people realise the impact of waste packaging on the planet, they’re making small lifestyle changes through independent brand innovations. But with convenience still high on people’s priority list, how is reusable, recyclable shopping platform Loop taking the circular economy mainstream?

L'Occitane is betting on its partnership with Loop Industries to help meet its long-term sustainability goals ahead of target. The joint development of 100% recycled PET bottles that reduces plastic waste meets consumer demands for forward-thinking solutions to the climate crisis.

People are prioritizing beauty product ingredients over brand names, since the pandemic allowed for time to research what was really working in their lives – beauty, skincare, and make-up included. What can less-established brands do to account for these factors as they enter the marketplace?

Experiment is filling the eco-conscious skincare gap with innovative products like its Avant Guard mask – aligning with Gen Z’s conscious consumption ideals. As younger cohorts shop with their values and demand planet-positive products, how can beauty brands adapt and push for positive change?