How The Beauty Industry Can Become More Sustainable With Waste Revolution’s Plastic Neutral Certification
09/09/22 • 39 min
Welcome to The Green Edit Podcast, your go-to destination for clean, high-performance beauty, hosted by founder & Organic Makeup Artist, Cathy Tolpigin.
On this podcast, you’ll hear interviews with brand founders, formulators, beauty innovators, inspiring entrepreneurs and wellness experts. Together we unpack the various definitions of clean, share inspiring brand stories, and cover the latest innovations in the green beauty industry — with a few product recommendations thrown in, of course.
We want to inspire you to re-think your routine; to discover cleaner options without ever having to sacrifice efficacy, luxury or performance.
Today’s guests Harry Smith and Chris Lam are founders of Waste Revolution Australia.
They have created Australia’s leading plastic neutral certification, which helps companies measure, reduce and offset their plastic.
I first heard about Waste Revolution Australia when I interviewed, Inika Organic’s Global Brand Manager, Polly Roderick on episode 19 of the podcast. She announced that Inika had just become the first plastic neutral makeup brand in the world.
I was curious learn more, especially as I will be presenting at the Beauty Insiders Industry event on the topic of beauty packaging and sustainability. I’m currently deep in the research.
I have been speaking with many beauty brand founders to gain insights about their packaging and sustainability, it’s clear that it can often be a difficult and challenging process to navigate. Essentially beauty packaging is important, it's the vessel that protects and preserves a brands formulation. It maintains the integrity and shelf life of active ingredients. And packaging function and aesthetics are important for branding, retail and for engaging consumers.
Waste Revolution’s model of measure, reduce and offset plastic usage, unlocks corporate capital and channels it to recycling and plastic collection while supporting local communities. And better yet, Waste Revolution works to compliment existing consumer facing recycling programs such as Teracycle and Close The Loop.
I hope this episode inspires other beauty brands to reach out and work with Harry and Chris who are creating a new standard. One where all businesses are fully accountable for their impact on the environment – both plastic and carbon.
- Last product you purchased - Almond Oil as a face oil.
- What’s been your best beauty discovery this year - Living in the tropics - has made his skin less dry and more hydrated.
- Your desert island skincare product - Sunscreen - preferable in plastic neutral packaging
- Professional treatment you swear by - Harry would like to remind himself and encourage us all to donate blood to the Red Cross.
- Best piece of beauty or wellness advice you can share - Smile :)
You can follow Harry and Chris @wasterevolution_aus on Instagram
For complete show notes for this episode and for links to products mentioned head to:
www.thegreenedit.com.au/podcast
And if there’s anything you want to hear on future episodes let us know on Instagram @thegreenedit_au
And finally, if you love listening, please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Thanks so much for listening and for being a part of our conscious community, we are thrilled to have you!
<
Welcome to The Green Edit Podcast, your go-to destination for clean, high-performance beauty, hosted by founder & Organic Makeup Artist, Cathy Tolpigin.
On this podcast, you’ll hear interviews with brand founders, formulators, beauty innovators, inspiring entrepreneurs and wellness experts. Together we unpack the various definitions of clean, share inspiring brand stories, and cover the latest innovations in the green beauty industry — with a few product recommendations thrown in, of course.
We want to inspire you to re-think your routine; to discover cleaner options without ever having to sacrifice efficacy, luxury or performance.
Today’s guests Harry Smith and Chris Lam are founders of Waste Revolution Australia.
They have created Australia’s leading plastic neutral certification, which helps companies measure, reduce and offset their plastic.
I first heard about Waste Revolution Australia when I interviewed, Inika Organic’s Global Brand Manager, Polly Roderick on episode 19 of the podcast. She announced that Inika had just become the first plastic neutral makeup brand in the world.
I was curious learn more, especially as I will be presenting at the Beauty Insiders Industry event on the topic of beauty packaging and sustainability. I’m currently deep in the research.
I have been speaking with many beauty brand founders to gain insights about their packaging and sustainability, it’s clear that it can often be a difficult and challenging process to navigate. Essentially beauty packaging is important, it's the vessel that protects and preserves a brands formulation. It maintains the integrity and shelf life of active ingredients. And packaging function and aesthetics are important for branding, retail and for engaging consumers.
Waste Revolution’s model of measure, reduce and offset plastic usage, unlocks corporate capital and channels it to recycling and plastic collection while supporting local communities. And better yet, Waste Revolution works to compliment existing consumer facing recycling programs such as Teracycle and Close The Loop.
I hope this episode inspires other beauty brands to reach out and work with Harry and Chris who are creating a new standard. One where all businesses are fully accountable for their impact on the environment – both plastic and carbon.
- Last product you purchased - Almond Oil as a face oil.
- What’s been your best beauty discovery this year - Living in the tropics - has made his skin less dry and more hydrated.
- Your desert island skincare product - Sunscreen - preferable in plastic neutral packaging
- Professional treatment you swear by - Harry would like to remind himself and encourage us all to donate blood to the Red Cross.
- Best piece of beauty or wellness advice you can share - Smile :)
You can follow Harry and Chris @wasterevolution_aus on Instagram
For complete show notes for this episode and for links to products mentioned head to:
www.thegreenedit.com.au/podcast
And if there’s anything you want to hear on future episodes let us know on Instagram @thegreenedit_au
And finally, if you love listening, please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Thanks so much for listening and for being a part of our conscious community, we are thrilled to have you!
<
Previous Episode
Offline’s Alison Rice on Building a Career That Truly Aligns With Your Values
Alison Rice, is the founder of Offline and a personal mentor of mine — who has actually played an integral role in the shaping of The Green Edit.
Alison is also an award-winning leader, mentor and conscious career coach, drawing from her experience while working as the Group Publisher at Allure Media for over six years.
Offline started as a podcast in 2018 and 100 episodes later has expanded to become a bit of a movement, functioning as a resource for those seeking conscious professional development and the opportunity to explore their purpose and unique talents.
In addition to the podcast, Alison has also created an online Self Study development course which I completed in 2020, and still go back and reference.
And earlier this year she launched Off- a conscious professional development space, the kind that doesn’t ask you to sacrifice your wellbeing, and time with your loved ones in the pursuit of success.
Enrolments are now open for the next quarter - https://www.getoffline.co/off
Having worked alone in my business for the last 3 years, I am so grateful to be part of Alison’s conscious and supportive community in OFF, it is so unique, there is nothing quite like it.
Off provides an incredible opportunity to access Alison and her team’s knowledge, experience, support and to receive actionable business advice in real time.
Additionally as a sole business owner it is wonderful to have a positive and welcoming space to connect with like minded co-creators for additional inspiration and support.
If you are seeking to align your professional self to your unique essence, discover new passions or create and lead consciously, this episode and community is for you, I hope you will join us.
- Last product you purchased - Kevyn Aucoin Brow Product
- What’s been your best beauty discovery this year - Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Body Cream
- Professional treatment you swear by - A facial at Belameres every 8 weeks.
- Best piece of beauty or wellness advice you can share - Vedic Meditation - twice daily for 20 mins morning and afternoon.
For complete show notes for this episode and for links to products mentioned head to:
www.thegreenedit.com.au/podcast
Connect with Cathy on Instagram @thegreenedit_au
www.thegreenedit.com.au
Next Episode
Alex Wilson Invites Us To Heartwood, A Heavenly Hybrid Of Indian Sandalwood, Clean Beauty Brands And Wellness Experiences.
Today’s guest is Alex Wilson, the founder of Heartwood and she shares shares her journey to creating the ultimate clean beauty store located in Western Australia.
Heartwood is a beautiful haven, to serenade your senses with an intoxicating blend of spa treatments, niche natural products and a perfume bar where you can create your very own bespoke natural fragrance.
Additionally, Alex’s family are pioneers of Indian sandalwood which is sustainably grown on farms across the far north of Australia.
Alex developed a fascination with this fragrant and beautiful wood at an early age and in recent years, she began exploring how to bring the traditional uses of Indian sandalwood as a therapeutic ingredient to a modern audience.
However, on the verge of launching Heartwood, Alex was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was forced to put her vision on hold. After many complications, months and long days in hospital, she realised that despite everything... life offers moments of joy.
And bringing to life Heartwood had taken on a deeper, more personal meaning and it became her mission to bring a little moment of joy to everyone who walks through the Heartwood doors.
Her goal is to leave your inspired, brimming with knowledge and feeling beautiful. Whether it’s a spa treatment, a new beauty ritual, an amazing scent, or just a good chat, she hopes to help you embrace and appreciate the very best of what nature has to give.
We hope you love this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we actually continued our chat offline and I am excited to announce that Alex will join our expert judging panel for The Best of The Green Edit awards in 2023. An amazing opportunity for beauty brands participating in the award to have Alex and her team try their products.
- Last product you purchased - Heartwood Clear Up Oil - great to prevent and clear up acne
- What’s been your best beauty discovery this year - Terra Tonics Clean Collagen
- Your desert island skincare product - Heartwood Royal Oil - great for pigmentation
- Professional treatment you swear by - Heartwood Signature Facial - the most amazing Indian head massage, holistic treatment
- Best piece of beauty or wellness advice you can share - Put your shoulders back - in every situation. Beauty is all about confidence and having your shoulders back is symbolic of being proud and ready for anything.
You can follow Alex @heartwoodau on Instagram
For complete show notes for this episode and for links to products mentioned head to:
www.thegreenedit.com.au/podcast
And if there’s anything you want to hear on future episodes let us know on Instagram @thegreenedit_au
And finally, if you love listening, please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Thanks so much for listening and for being a part of our conscious community, we are thrilled to have you!
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-green-edit-podcast-524867/how-the-beauty-industry-can-become-more-sustainable-with-waste-revolut-68225004"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to how the beauty industry can become more sustainable with waste revolution’s plastic neutral certification on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy