Formulating Zero Waste Cosmetics

Oct 27th, 2023

Jo Chidley, BeautyKitchen, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, UK

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Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in the beauty industry. Consumers have grown more conscious about their environmental impact, driving an urgent need to curb plastic pollution and subsequent demand for zero-waste packaging.¹ Per Future Market Insights, the global zero-waste packaging market is expected to reach approximately US $2.5 billion by 2033 and expand at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2022 to 2032.²

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