Podcast 202: Are shoppers being put off by putting trash in their face?

In this opinion episode, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host, Lorraine Dallmeier, dives deep into a topic that’s been buzzing in the beauty industry for a while – upgraded ingredients. In a world where environmental consciousness is on the rise and the use of waste materials to create beauty products is gaining ground, you’d think that recycling food industry waste and by-products as cosmetic ingredients would be a no-brainer.

However, some might wonder if there are any potential downsides to what is essentially synonymous with putting waste in our faces. Join Lorraine as she explores the interesting questions about zero waste and recycling raised by her guest in the last episode – Terence Chung of FRUU Cosmetics – and navigates the intersection of sustainability, marketing and consumer perceptions.

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Inspirational Quote:

“Let’s redefine the narrative, making waste not just sustainable but undeniably beautiful. Embrace the power of recycling. let our choices be a testament to the elegance found in conscious creation.” – Lorraine Dahlmeier

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Lorraine’s Challenge:
As we navigate the complex balance between sustainability and consumer perception, the challenge for the green beauty sector in 2024 is to make waste sexy. Join Lorraine in supporting beauty brands that champion recycled ingredients and consider incorporating these materials into your formulas if you’re a maker yourself.

Let’s reshape the narrative around waste in beauty and work towards a more sustainable and conscious industry. Together, let’s make waste a beauty asset in 2024 and beyond.

There is a wealth of information in our old episodes and we encourage you to go back and listen to them. If you want to learn more about some of the topics we covered in this episode, check out the podcast archives again. Go and listen:

Episode 201: FRUU Cosmetics and the Sustainable Recycling of Kidney Fruit
Episode 181: Sea Magic from Algal Waste to Cosmetic Ingredients, in which Lorraine interviews Carbonwave’s Geoff Chapin, who created an emulsifier derived from algal waste.
Episode 199: Upcycling and zero waste with Thomas Kerfoot of Inky Ingredients and O&3, who supply upcycled ingredients to all kinds of beauty brands.
Episode 59: How recycled waste created a global beauty brand – in which we spoke to Upcircle’s Anna Brightman who processes her own waste ingredients to create cosmetics.

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Lorraine Dallmeier is a biologist, certified environmentalist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetics school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica team.