Take-back and recycling points
The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report, we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled.
Tax relief on charity donations: New legislation set to make goods donations VAT-free
This tax relief on charity donations will take effect from April 1st, 2026. Currently, businesses are required to pay VAT when donating items or giving gifts to charities for free. Although, donated resale goods are zero-rated.
The Business Guide to Recycling – Turning Waste into a Win-Win
Everything you need to know about business recycling programmes.
The Sustainable Revolution: The fourth solutions summit proves innovation is here to stay
Last month, the British Beauty Council devised the fourth Packaging Solutions Summit – a landmark moment, decisively, that planet-positive packaging is no longer a future promise, but a market reality.
United Nations negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty break down – here’s what it means for beauty
Today, negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty broke down after a three-year negotiation period – but what is it and what does this mean?
Global Recycling Day: More beauty brands come together for The Great British Beauty Clean Up
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition’s waste management campaign reached new heights this Global Recycling Day.
Boots, John Lewis, Tesco, Maybelline, Cult Beauty, Lookfantastic, Elemis, L’Occitane and more back launch of ‘The Great British Beauty Clean Up’
The British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition is launching ‘The Great British Beauty Clean Up’ in March, with support from more than 50 retailers, brands and industry professionals
British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition to launch ‘The Great British Beauty Clean Up’ to tackle industry waste
In 2025 the British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition is pushing new boundaries to collaboratively tackle beauty industry waste head on.
World Earth Day 2025: Prestige beauty refill sales have quadrupled since 2021
The beauty industry is undoubtedly working to reduce its impact on the environment – to mark World Earth Day 2025, here’s how the prestige sector is shifting to meet the needs of savvy conscious consumers.
79% of consumers have difficulty trusting beauty brands’, according to new Provenance report
Greenwashing has become rife over the last decade as beauty brands have been trying to stay ahead of consumers’ interest in planet-friendly purchasing. From SKNN’s refillable disaster to Bondi Sand’s SPF claims, beauty brands are constantly finding themselves in hot water for untrue claims – and for good reason.
