Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

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EP232. Plants under threat from beauty Sep 26, 2024

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Are your beauty products putting plants under threat?

As the beauty industry continues to boom, it's time to confront an uncomfortable truth: our insatiable demand for cosmetic ingredients is driving some of the world's most cherished plant species to the brink of extinction.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, uncovers the hidden costs of our beauty habits and the urgent need for change.

Listen now to find out how you can make a meaningful impact and support a more sustainable future for beauty.

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EP231. Is the beauty industry failing biodiversity? Sep 19, 2024

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In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, teams up with Dr. Sally Gouldstone, a visionary botanist and founder of Seilich, to unravel the intricate relationship between the beauty industry and biodiversity.

Get ready to be inspired as Dr Gouldstone exposes the beauty industry's hidden impacts on ecosystems and reveals how brands can pivot from being part of the problem to becoming champions of biodiversity.

Join Lorraine as she challenges the status quo, uncovering the secrets to making beauty products that not only minimise harm but actively contribute to the planet's wellbeing.

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EP230. Human rights abuses in cosmetics Sep 12, 2024

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In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, delves into the hidden human rights abuses in the cosmetics industry.

Discover the shocking realities of child labour in Egyptian jasmine fields and slave-like conditions in Brazilian carnauba wax production.

Join host Lorraine Dallmeier as she exposes these dark truths and discusses how transparency and ethical sourcing can drive meaningful change. Don't miss this eye-opening episode that will make you rethink your beauty products.

Listen now!

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EP229. The woman on a mission to banish the word 'parfum' Sep 05, 2024

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Have you ever wondered what the word 'parfum' or 'fragrance' on your cosmetic labels really means? If so, you're not alone.

This tiny term, often found at the end of ingredient lists, can hide many sins, leaving consumers in the dark about what they're truly applying to their skin.

In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, welcomes Ashlee Posner, CEO of Lucent Labs and founder of State of Change. Ashlee is on a mission to disrupt the fragrance industry and bring full ingredient transparency to every product we use.

Listen now as Lorraine and Ashlee explore the future of fragrance.

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EP228. Beauty: vanity or important? Aug 29, 2024

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Are you tired of being bombarded by unrealistic beauty industry standards and wondering if all your beauty products are truly necessary? If so, this episode is for you.

In this week's opinion piece, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica tackles the age-old question: is beauty merely vanity, or is it genuinely important?

Join Lorraine as she delves deep into the industry's impact on our self-image and explores why we continue to use cosmetics.

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EP227. Is the beauty industry all just fluff? Aug 22, 2024

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In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, welcomes Erika Geraerts, founder of Fluff Casual Cosmetics, to explore the concept of intentional beauty and its transformative potential within the beauty industry.

Erika Geraerts has redefined what it means to be a beauty brand with Fluff Casual Cosmetics. By focusing on minimal, refillable products and meaningful consumer engagement, Erika challenges the traditional norms of the beauty industry.

Join Lorraine and Erika as they discuss the challenges facing the beauty industry and how Fluff's countercultural approach aims to create a more mindful and ethical beauty landscape.

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EP226. The latest in beauty greenwashing: "recycle ready" Aug 15, 2024

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Have you ever wondered what "recycle-ready" means when it comes to cosmetic packaging? Brace yourself, because this term might surprise you.

"Recycle-ready" refers to packaging designed for future recycling systems that don't yet exist.

Essentially, brands are claiming eco-friendliness by betting on future infrastructure improvements, not current capabilities.

This week's opinion piece takes a critical stance on the current state of recycling infrastructure.

Host Lorraine Dallmeier unpacks the troubling realities behind "recycle-ready". While the term might sound promising, it is misleading. It will only be recyclable if and when a capable future recycling system is in place.

You won't want to miss this episode with Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica. She gives you fair warning as she steps on her soapbox and has a royal rant over misleading claims.

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EP225. Can cosmetic packaging be sustainable? Aug 08, 2024

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As the beauty industry grapples with its environmental impact, the question on everyone's mind is: can cosmetic packaging be sustainable?

Anyone looking into plastic packaging will be familiar with the sea of acronyms used for plastics: PET, PE, PP, HDPE. What do these acronyms mean? And which materials should beauty brands use when choosing packaging?

In this episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, we welcome a packaging expert to find answers. Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica and Chartered Environmentalist, welcomes Alexander Kwapis, VP of Fusion PKG.

Alexander discusses the materials used to achieve product protection and sustainability. Together, they explore the complexity of designing cosmetic packaging and the future of sustainable beauty.

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EP224. The latest in beauty industry greenwashing: when brands call their products "more" sustainable Aug 01, 2024

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If a cosmetic product isn't sustainable in the first place, how can it suddenly become 'more' sustainable when a brand makes an improvement?

The language used by beauty brands in relation to sustainability can be problematic.

Last week, we interviewed Nishit Dedhia of KAIN Cosmeceuticals about the eco-designed manufacturing plant he runs in Mumbai, India.

And in that interview, Nishit rightly said that it seems as if everyone in the cosmetics industry now proudly calls themselves 'sustainable' - sometimes without any means to back those claims.

In this week's episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica now takes the opportunity to look at three greenwashing claims in the beauty industry - ranging from "more" sustainable shampoo bottles to governmental intervention with one of the world's largest personal care brands.

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EP223. How a Mumbai factory is setting new eco-design standards in cosmetic manufacturing Jul 25, 2024

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Have you ever wondered where your favourite beauty products are made?

We spend a lot of time worrying about the provenance of our ingredients, but we never discuss the manufacturing facilities where cosmetics are produced.

What are these buildings like? Are they created with eco-design principles in mind? How do they handle waste or water management?

These discussions are happening behind the scenes in the beauty industry, but they're certainly not out in the open.

That's why, in our latest episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, we dive into the world of sustainable cosmetic manufacturing in the beauty industry. Podcast host and Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier welcomes Nishit Dedhia, co-founder of KAIN Cosmeceuticals and Formula Botanica graduate.

In this insightful interview, you're going to learn how KAIN Cosmeceuticals is leading the charge in creating eco-friendly beauty products with its state-of-the-art green manufacturing facility in Mumbai, India.

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