Tag: plastics
-
How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste
Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better
-
The last (plastic) straw: travel and its environmental responsibilities
Some airlines, hotels and tour operators are now addressing the issue of plastics pollution but activists believe the solution requires everyone to take a stand
-
The best biodegradable cleansing wipes
… but even these are much less effective than a proper cleanser and washable flannel
-
‘Plastic is not cool’ – is fashion finally cleaning up its act?
As World Oceans Day approaches, Lucy Yeomans, Net-a-Porter’s chief executive, is leading the way in tackling fashion’s addiction to the ‘plastic drug’. But there’s a long way to go
-
-
Microplastics should be banned in cosmetics to save oceans, MPs say
Environmental audit committee calls for ban after hearing that microbeads harm marine life and enter the food chain