Does Zero Waste Make a Difference?

Daisy Kirk

A Journey Towards Conscious Beauty

Transitioning to a more sustainable beauty routine doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or performance. In fact, it can be an opportunity to simplify, refine, and become more intentional about the products we use. Here’s how to start:

1. Choose Refillable Packaging

Refillable beauty products drastically cut down waste by allowing you to keep the original container and replenish only the formula inside. Scoop Whole Beauty, for example, offers a 100% plastic-free, refillable makeup system using FSC-certified bamboo and glass packaging—no waste, no unnecessary plastic.

The Ugly Truth: Unpacking the Plastic Waste Epidemic in the Beauty Industry

Daisy Kirk
The cosmetic industry has a long history of relying on single-use plastic packaging. It's convenient, lightweight, and easy to manufacture, but it comes at a significant cost to the environment. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the beauty industry, most of which is not recyclable.