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.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of beauty and sustainability. Nishit provides an in-depth look at what makes KAIN a pioneer in the beauty industry.
“No one is looking at the facility where cosmetics are manufactured. You can have green ingredients, but if your manufacturing facility is not green, then it’s hard to call your cosmetics sustainable.” — Nishit Dedhia
IN THIS EPISODE WITH NISHIT DEDHIA, YOU WILL HEAR:
- Introduction to sustainable manufacturing: Nishit Dedhia provides an overview of KAIN Cosmeceuticals and discusses the broader challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable cosmetic manufacturing within the beauty industry.
- Industry gaps and solutions: We explore the significant discrepancies between cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, and how these gaps can be addressed to improve product quality and sustainability. Nishit shares how his background in pharmaceutical manufacturing influenced the high standards set at KAIN’s facilities.
- Eco-friendly facility design: Delve into the principles of eco-friendly facility design, including the importance of energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource management in manufacturing plants. We look at the way that KAIN operates its 140,000 square foot facility.
- Water management practices: Nishit shares insights on the critical role of water management in sustainable cosmetic manufacturing, including techniques for water conservation and recycling that can be applied across the industry.
- Waste reduction strategies: Learn about effective waste management strategies that can help reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing facilities, from recycling initiatives to composting and beyond.
- Employee engagement in sustainability: Discuss the importance of fostering a culture of sustainability within manufacturing teams and how employee involvement can drive meaningful change.
KEY TAKEOUTS INCLUDE:
- The need for sustainable manufacturing practices: The beauty industry must adopt comprehensive sustainable practices, including zero effluent discharge, rainwater harvesting, and the use of eco-friendly building materials, to minimise environmental impact.
- Global standards and certifications: Meeting international standards, such as those set by the Indian Green Building Council and LEED, is crucial for ensuring that manufacturing practices are environmentally responsible and sustainable.
- Water conservation’s role in sustainability: Effective water management, including the use of rainwater harvesting systems and sustainable groundwater practices, is essential for reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing facilities.
- Waste management and reduction: Implementing robust waste management systems, including recycling and composting, is critical for minimising the waste generated by manufacturing processes and achieving long-term sustainability goals.
- The importance of employee involvement: Engaging employees in sustainability initiatives and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility can significantly enhance the effectiveness of sustainable practices within manufacturing facilities.
- Future directions for the industry: The future of sustainable cosmetic manufacturing in beauty lies in the industry’s ability to integrate high-quality, eco-friendly practices at every level, from production to global distribution. This includes supporting brands with innovative, sustainable solutions and setting new standards for environmental responsibility.
Stay tuned to hear more about how KAIN Cosmeceuticals is setting new benchmarks in the beauty industry, combining sustainability with cutting-edge manufacturing practices.
MEET OUR GUEST: NISHIT DEDHIA
Nishit Dedhia is the founder and managing director of KAIN Cosmeceuticals Private Limited, a new age green contract manufacturer based in Mumbai, India, as well as a Formula Botanica graduate. KAIN is one of India’s largest contract manufacturers with its facility encompassing 140,000 square foot and over 20 manufacturing lines ranging from soap to skincare to haircare to makeup.
KAIN is also changing the way manufacturing is looked at as a part of the sustainable supply chain by being the 1st contract manufacturer to operate a LEED and IGBC certified manufacturing factory building which is a zero effluent discharge facility.
KAIN Cosmeceuticals is also an equal opportunity provider with 51% women workforce across all verticals and has their own in-house development team that has over 4000 stable formulations.
Find out more about Nishit Dedhia and KAIN Cosmeceuticals:
Want to listen to more episodes about this topic? Tune in to:
- Episode 185 – Secrets of a self-made beauty entrepreneur: Lorraine interviews Dewi Kauw, a Formula Botanica graduate who built her own contract manufacturing facility in Indonesia.
- Episode 190 – Industrial vs Artisan Beauty: Listen to Lorraine’s opinion on the way that the industry giants are creating ‘industrial beauty.’
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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.
