For almost a decade, the Sustainable Beauty Awards has been giving recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, these international awards are open to cosmetic brands, ingredient firms, packaging companies, distributors, and related organisations. Entries are still open until September, 30th, for this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards.
The awards caterogies
Participants can compete in five categories.
New sustainable product
This award is given to a new cosmetic or personal care product with some important sustainability credentials; these could be in terms of environmental impacts and/or social difference. To be eligible, the product must have been launched in the last 24 months and the sustainability credentials need to be clearly stated.
Sustainable ingredient
This award is given to a cosmetic ingredient that makes a sustainable difference in terms of environmental and / or social impact. The ingredient could have a lower environmental impact by cultivation / harvesting method, synthesis and / or application. Such materials can be novel ingredients, produced from renewable feedstock, or from a new extraction / processing method.
Sustainable packaging
This award is given to a new packaging format that has low environmental footprint, which could be in terms of production method, design and / or materials. The packaging should be a recent development (introduced / adopted in the last 24 months) and have current applications in cosmetic or personal care products.
Sustainability pioneer
The pioneer award is given to an operator in the beauty industry that is a leader / pioneer in some aspect …
