Sustainability is a major issue for the cosmetics industry. Companies both large and small are seeking solutions in all stages of product development, purchasing strategy, production initiatives, packaging and recycling to improve the sustainability issues that contribute to a socially responsible process.
This special award for eco-sustainability will recognise a brand or company that has made a major ecological or sustainability change to their processes or long term commitment to this change. This award is open to everyone from ingredient manufacturers through to brand owners and retailers.
Judges will be looking across a broad range of criteria for innovation such as:• Sustainable sources for ingredients
• Moves towards more natural ingredients
• Innovation in research and testing
• Greener and cleaner manufacturing processes
• Reduced consumer and manufacturing waste
• New packaging techniques, materials or processes
• Fair trade policies and commitment to local communities
A full list of of criteria can be found on the cosmeticsbusiness Innovation Awards website and also a list of the other awards categories. There will be a stunning trophy for the winner to recognise the achievement in addition to extra publicity including a profile and interview on www.cosmeticsbusiness.com.
Award entries should be received by 31 March so the judging can begin. Visit the cosmeticsbusiness Innovation Awards website to make your nominations online, book places at the event and find further information about the cosmeticsbusiness Innovation Awards.
For further information please contact Lydia Roscoe on 020 7193 8198, email lydiar@hpcimedia.com
