Imagine a world where your favourite cosmetics are driving species to extinction and destroying ecosystems. Unfortunately, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s our current reality. The beauty industry has a serious biodiversity problem, and it’s about time we confront it head-on.
With up to one million species at risk, the environmental impact of beauty products is undeniable. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica exposes the harsh realities of the beauty industry and explores actionable solutions.
Last week, Lorraine interviewed Jane Dunlop, the CEO of aluan, who shared her innovative business model that combines biodiversity conservation with social enterprise. Jane’s approach proves that profitability and environmental stewardship can coexist harmoniously.
Join us this week as Lorraine dives deeper into how the beauty industry can adopt these practices and become a force for good.
“Making money and protecting the environment and empowering the community – those things aren’t mutually exclusive.” — Lorraine Dallmeier
Key takeaways:
- Understanding the industry’s impact: The beauty industry holds some responsibility for global biodiversity loss. Our cosmetics often come at the cost of habitat destruction, resource overexploitation, and pollution. It’s crucial to acknowledge this impact and take responsibility.
- Learning from sustainable models: Jane Dunlop’s innovative business model could pave the way for the future of sustainable enterprises, demonstrating that eco-friendly practices are both achievable and profitable. Her company, aluan, operates on a foundation of biodiversity conservation and social entrepreneurship.
- Rethinking supply chains: Companies need to critically evaluate their supply chains to ensure they are contributing positively to the environment. Lorraine invites all brands to rethink and evaluate their supply chains.
- Embracing regenerative beauty: The concept of regenerative beauty should be at the forefront of industry practices. This means not just sustaining, but actively improving the environment. Implementing regenerative practices can transform the beauty industry into a force for good.
- The role of certification: Certification has a big role to play in biodiversity. While various certification schemes are available, we should simplify how we approach certification and pick one that prioritises environmental sustainability and social enterprise.
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Lorraine Dallmeier is a Biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and the CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetic science school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica Team.