Burn Forever: The Refillable Candles Worth Investing In
The candle industry has a waste problem — but refillable designs are changing that. From Diptyque’s sculpted glass vessels to Perfumer H’s hand-blown creations, luxury brands are crafting beautiful, keep-forever containers that can be topped up again and again. With refills often priced at half the original cost, these low-waste alternatives prove that sustainability and indulgence don’t have to be mutually exclusive. (photo/hearst owned)
Carbon Neutral Beauty: What It Really Means and Why It Matters
As “carbon neutral” becomes beauty’s biggest buzzword, experts warn the term is far from straightforward. From measuring emissions across supply chains to purchasing carbon credits, true carbon neutrality goes well beyond a marketing label. With the eco-beauty industry set to reach £40 billion by 2027, brands must be transparent about their efforts — and shoppers should always question the claims on the shelf. (photo/provenance)
The Most Luxurious Sustainable Beauty Brands Combining Eco-Credentials With Elegance
True luxury beauty no longer requires choosing between planet and performance. French trailblazer La Bouche Rouge offers refillable lipsticks in offcut leather since 2017, while Guerlain supports bee conservation and Indian vetiver farming. Ulé uses vertical farming to grow ingredients without pesticides, recycling 95% of water used. Aesop is B-Corp certified, targeting net-zero emissions by 2030. Other standouts include Biossance’s biotech-grown squalane (replacing shark liver), Mono Skincare’s water-soluble tablets, and Noble Panacea’s recyclable single-dose sachets with charitable initiatives supporting women’s science education. (photo/hearst owned)
ASOS, New Look, Zalando Launch Shared Tool to Simplify Sustainability Reporting
ASOS has partnered with ABOUT YOU, Boozt, Ellos Group, New Look, The Very Group, and Zalando to launch a free Retailer Brand Due Diligence Questionnaire through One Retail Hub. The platform consolidates Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence requirements into a single questionnaire aligned with OECD guidance, replacing fragmented reporting systems. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden on small brands while establishing consistent industry-wide ethical sourcing standards. (photo/retailweek)
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