Brands in the cosmetic industry are increasingly prioritizing in-store recyling
Trend - In-store recycling is relatively common among tech retailers, and now even in the fashion industry. The next industry to take on in-store recycling is cosmetics--with the industry's high waste production becoming a concern among consumers and businesses alike.
Insight - As the climate crisis worsens, consumers are becoming more conscious about how their shopping habits impact the environment, and how their contributing to the issue of global waste. As climate anxiety worsens, brands that adopt impactful solutions to the climate crisis will be increasingly valuable.
Insight - As the climate crisis worsens, consumers are becoming more conscious about how their shopping habits impact the environment, and how their contributing to the issue of global waste. As climate anxiety worsens, brands that adopt impactful solutions to the climate crisis will be increasingly valuable.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. In-store Recycling - The rise of in-store recycling offerings across industries highlights the increasing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, presenting opportunities for businesses to prioritize eco-friendly practices.
2. Sustainable Refill Systems - The expansion of refill systems like eco-refills and zero-waste beauty hubs presents innovative and valuable strategies for brands to reduce packaging waste and appeal to conscious consumers.
3. Packaging Take-back Programs - Beauty recycling programs like MAC's Back-to-MAC Takeback Program and Nordstrom's BEAUTYCYCLE represent a growing trend of brands taking responsibility for the environmental impact of their packaging, providing an opportunity for businesses to prioritize eco-consciousness in their operations.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - The cosmetics industry, with its high production of waste, is offering in-store recycling, refill systems, and packaging take-back programs as a response to consumer demand for environmentally sustainable options.
2. Retail - Retailers across industries are implementing in-store recycling and take-back programs as well as supporting sustainable refill systems in an effort to reduce packaging waste and appeal to conscious consumers.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing industries are adopting more eco-friendly practices such as using recycled materials and reducing packaging waste in order to meet the demands of consumers who prioritize environmental sustainability.
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Date Range:
May 21 — Apr 22
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