Imagine a world where your favorite cosmetics drive species to extinction and destroy ecosystems. Unfortunately, this is not a hypothetical scenario – it is our current reality. The beauty industry has a serious biodiversity problem and it’s time to face 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, 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 – these things are not mutually exclusive.” — Lorraine Dahlmeier
Basic foods:
- Understanding Industry Impact: The beauty industry bears some responsibility for the global loss of biodiversity. Our cosmetics often come at the cost of habitat destruction, resource overexploitation and pollution. It is important to recognize this impact and take responsibility.
- Learning from sustainable models: Jane Dunlop’s innovative business model could pave the way for the future of sustainable business, proving that environmentally friendly practices are both feasible and profitable. Her company, aluan, operates on the basis 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 calls on all brands to review and evaluate their supply chains.
- Embracing Regenerative Beauty: The concept of regenerative beauty must be at the forefront of industry practices. This means not just preserving, but actively improving the environment. Applying regenerative practices can transform the beauty industry into a force for good.
- The role of certification: Certification plays a big role in biodiversity. While various certification schemes are available, we should simplify the way we approach certification and choose one that prioritizes environmental sustainability and social enterprise.
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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.
