Make a difference. Go Green. Support environment-friendly practices.
Green Beauty Tips:
- Reduce electrical use by air drying hair
- Buy eco products
- Whip up a homemade facial mask
- Discard outdated products and recycle packaging
- Save lipsticks and gloss containers for new or homemade ones
- Add old blush to paint
- Wash residue from old mascaras and use as a small cleaner or brush
- Use old conditioners to prevent rust
- Clean old eyeliners for art & crafts, decorations, calligraphy, painting, and designs
- Donate unexpired, “not-for-me” products
- Join a recycling program offered by your favorite cosmetic brand
How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle:
- Reduce carbon footprint – electricity, heating, transportation
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances
- Separate recyclable items from garbage
- Use a tote bag or reusable plastic bag when shopping
- Save water – check leaking faucets and reduce consumption
- Eat local, seasonal foods
- Collect rainwater for reuse
- Use a compost
For Entrepreneurs & Businesses:
- Invest in all-natural cleaning supplies
- Use soy ink for printed materials
- Recycle paper and office materials
- Opt for online media kits, advertisements, catalogs
- Email promotions, specials, discounts
- Schedule web conferencing and telephone meetings
- Use recycled materials for packaging
- Recycle ink cartridges
- Use eco-friendly paint
- Install sensors on sinks to control water flow
- Use energy-efficient appliances and machinery
- Avoid greenwashing – misleading consumers. Forgo marketing words such as “natural”, “all-natural”, “nature-inspired”, “naturally derived”, “based on natural”, and “organic” (there are other words) if ingredients do not meet claim
- Share standards online
- Work with eco-friendly research and development teams
Our mission is to promote and support Green | Eco practices in the beauty industry. Join our Green Beauty efforts. For more information, contact us.
