EcoBeautySwap helps you reduce packaging waste, avoid greenwashing, and build a routine you feel good about. Browse long-form guides and use our quick tools to plan your next upgrade.
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Compostable packaging sounds like a dream solution buy a product use it toss the container in compost and watch it vanish But in reality compostable beauty packaging is a mixed bag While the idea is to…
Introduction Take a moment to peek into your bathroom cabinet or makeup bag how many items are designed to be used once and tossed From disposable wipes to travel-size shampoos our beauty routines are often filled…
Introduction Every year the beauty industry generates an eye-opening amount of plastic waste from shampoo bottles and lotion pumps to makeup packaging In fact the beauty industry produces around 120 billion units of packaging annually much…
The situation might sound dire but the good news is that both industry and consumers are waking up to these impacts Some hopeful trends and what we can do Green Innovation Lab-grown ingredients like fermented alternatives…
When shopping for eco-friendly makeup reading labels is key Here’s a cheat sheet of ingredients and claims Ingredients to Embrace Mineral Pigments Iron oxides titanium dioxide mica these provide color and coverage in natural makeup Make…
Hair care can be surprisingly resource-intensive Beyond bottles of shampoo and conditioner consider the water and energy your routine uses In fact studies show that about 93 of a typical shampoo conditioner’s carbon footprint comes from…
It might sound surprising but your beauty routine does have a climate impact Every shampoo you wash down the drain every product shipped from overseas and every plastic bottle produced contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and…
More men today are embracing skincare and grooming and many are conscious of sustainability in these routines Sustainable men’s grooming means choosing products and tools that minimize environmental impact and promote well-being This covers everything from…
Packaging waste is one of the beauty industry’s biggest problems An estimated 114 billion single-use packaging units are thrown away each year with a staggering 95 of cosmetic packaging discarded after use Thankfully refillable products are…
In recent years more consumers are choosing organic beauty products thinking they are safer and more sustainable than conventional alternatives But is organic really better In this article we unpack what organic means for cosmetics compare…
