Welcome to part 2 of my mini-series on the beauty industry.In the last episode, we discussed all the issues with the beauty industry, and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t super cheerful. So, for this episode, we're changing things up and exploring the various solutions currently available to the problems we previously mentioned.In this episode, I share: What circular beauty is and whether it helps reduce waste The core problem with refillable options for beauty products How biodegradable packaging works The one issue that could hinder the effectiveness of biodegradable packaging Why mono material packaging could help with waste management Why solid beauty products are one of the best ways to solve the waste problem How microbial fermentation could help combat the palm oil issue The pros and cons of synthetic mica How you can determine if a company is ethical by the availability of their supply chain information The movement towards waterless beauty and its potential benefits The most significant way to reduce the environmental impact of beauty products The different types of transparency a company can offer How to consider the life cycle of a productKey Quotes"Chemicals are not the enemy; you are made of chemicals… so remember that the next time someone tries to sell you something that is 'chemical-free.'""If you don’t see any information about a product's supply chain, that’s kind of a red flag.""Overconsumption is the single biggest issue in the beauty industry."You can get involved with the podcast onlineFind our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/greenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/You can follow me on socials on the belowaccounts.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out moreabout Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

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