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L’Oréal Acquires Color Wow, Turbocharging Its Global Haircare Ambitions

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July
02
/ 2025

In a bold move to bolster its position in the professional haircare market, L’Oréal has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Color Wow, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative brands in the industry. Known for its problem-solving formulas and cult-favorite products, Color Wow has captured the hearts of stylists, celebrities, and consumers alike since its founding in 2013 by beauty industry veteran Gail Federici.

Headquartered in the US and UK, Color Wow has built a prestige reputation on the back of cutting-edge formulations like the humidity-resistant Dream Coat and the volumizing XL Bombshell, amassing over 130 beauty awards to date. The brand’s disruptive approach to haircare targeting frizz, thinning, and volume challenges has sparked massive consumer loyalty and strong online engagement.

UPM Raflatac launches the world's first certified label material to fight ocean bound plastic pollution

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July
16
/ 2022
UPM Raflatac launches the world's first certified label material to fight ocean bound plastic pollution

The world desperately needs more sustainable and commercially viable ways to recycle post-consumer plastic. The United Nations has recognized the need to recycle more post-consumer plastic and launched a new plastic pollution treaty in 2021. OBPCert has estimated that ocean bound plastic generates 80% of plastic marine litter. Today, only around 10% of plastic waste globally gets recycled, while the rest ends up at landfills, in incineration, and leakage to nature or oceans.

Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic

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July
16
/ 2022
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic

Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage.The scalable process could potentially reduce the adverse environmental impact of plastic food packaging as well as protect human health.“We knew we needed to get rid of the petroleum-based food packaging that is out there and replace it with something more sustainable, biodegradable and nontoxic,” said Philip Demok

Toblerone chocolate to make a major change from 2023

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July
16
/ 2022
Toblerone chocolate to make a major change from 2023

Established in 1908 in the Tobler family factory, the instantly-recognisable triangular chocolate is produced exclusively in Bern, the Alpine nation's capital.But the brand's owner, US food giant Mondelez International, said Toblerone will open a new production line in Slovakia by the end of 2023 "to respond to the growing demand".The move proved hard to swallow for some in Switzerland, unhappy to see a cherished national icon going abroad -- especially one which features the famous pyramid-shaped Matterhorn mountain on its packaging and the bear of Bern, symbol of the city.Mondelez Interna

Evian launches new recycling reward scheme at Wimbledon

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July
16
/ 2022
Evian launches new recycling reward scheme at Wimbledon

The brand said the pilot reward scheme, part of its longer-term commitment to become a 100% circular brand by 2025, will also explore how a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) can be successful in engaging consumers and encouraging recycling.Deposit Return Schemes are due to be introduced across the UK, starting with Scotland in 2023.As the tournament begins on 27 June, visitors will be invited to take part in the digital scheme, running in partnership with digital green-tech company Reward4Waste, and incentivised to recycle their drink containers on-site and in specific points around Wimbl

Desk Accessories from Waste Food Packaging by Pearson Lloyd

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Komal Sharma
July
15
/ 2022
Desk Accessories from Waste Food Packaging by Pearson Lloyd

bFRIENDS by Bene is a collection of desktop accessories made from discarded food packaging. Pen pots, trays, and a smart phone stand, are all 3D printed from 100% recycled PLA, a cornstarch-derived bioplastic, that has been diverted from landfill. The collection was designed by London-based Pearson Lloyd and produced by Batch Works. We spoke to Luke Pearson (below, left), co-founder of Pearson Lloyd, to find out more.

Spouted pouches added to Sirane’s range of recyclable plastics

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GraniaJain
July
14
/ 2022
Spouted pouches added to Sirane’s range of recyclable plastics

The RePEat range – which includes stand-up pouches and films – is all made from pure PE, which means it can be recycled in the LDPE recycling stream.

Peter Ralten, chief commercial officer, said: “Our RePEat range has proven to be very popular. Spouted pouches are widely used, and so offering a fully recyclable version has been an important development for us.

“We can supply a range of different sizes and different spout types, and the pouches can be either filled through the spout or top-filled – with the spouts placed in either the corners or the centre of the pouch.

IIT Roorkee develops plant-based plastic packaging material, alternative for single-use plastics

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Komal Sharma
July
14
/ 2022
IIT Roorkee develops plant-based plastic packaging material, alternative for single-use plastics

Researchers at the Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT (Roorkee) have developed a substitute for single-use plastics packaging manufactured by 60 percent plant-based polysaccharides without using chemicals. This substitute for synthetic plastic is fully biodegradable within a week, and it is non-toxic and suitable for different packaging applications.