Cosmetic mitts – sometimes used to apply tanning products or exfoliate the skin – are often made from polyester, polyurethane, microfibre and other synthetic materials. These mitts can shed microplastics during use or washing, and after use are difficult to recycle....
While glass is widely recycled, common decoration like opaque coloured sprays and foils can render it unrecyclable. Glass needs to be at least semi-transparent to be recycled. Remove labels and opt for modestly decorated packaging...
Microplastics are small pieces of plastics (typically under 5.5mm) contained in beauty products (amongst other things) that are rinsed away with wastewater during use, which means they ultimately end up in the ocean. Plastic degrades into smaller and smaller pieces...
While reusable towels may seem like the most eco-friendly option, manufacturing and laundering cotton towels requires vast amounts of energy and water, both at a cost to the planet’s resources and to your business. Did you know that many professional beauty experts...
Shives are commonly made from mixed materials, which mean they cannot be recycled. As a general rule, anything smaller than 5cm (2 inches) will likely slip through the system and be unlikely to be recycled. Shives rarely serve a functional purpose; they are purely...
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