Government defers EPR packaging fees and launches consultation on draft regulations
In March 2022, the UK Government and Devolved Administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Last week, it was announced that brands and businesses will now have to pay fees from October 2025, a year later...
B-Corp: ‘This is the most significant shake up to the standards in the history of the movement’
Rumours have been whirring about what the new B-Corp standards could look like since December 2020, when they first came under review. To settle the storm, we spoke to a member of B-Lab UK’s Regional Standards Advisory group… From a switch up to the points...
EU Parliament has passed legislation to protect and restore biodiversity, here’s what is means for beauty
This week, the European Parliament passed the nature restoration law which aims to reestablish biodiverse habitats, protect pollinators and restore marine life. A healthy relationship between nature, wildlife and the land is vital for the production of numerous beauty...
Beauty recycling scheme introduced into Marks & Spencer stores as part of ongoing sustainability commitment
M&S has introduced beauty recycling stations into 40 stores nationwide, with the hope of collecting over two tonnes of empty beauty packaging in one year Despite moves made by many brands – including The Body Shop, The Perfume Shop, and Boots – to...