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Hidden Polymers in Cosmetic Products
Despite the UK’s ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, hidden microplastic bombs still exist in our regular care routines. Many leave-on products like lipsticks still contain solid microplastic particles and are used daily and generously on the faces of millions of consumers. And liquid polymers, which have not been affected by the ban, are pretty much everywhere, from sun protection products to nail polishes and all kinds of hair styling products, and yet, they are unattended by the public or regulatory bodies. Here you can find the results of our large microplastic report.
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These cosmetic products are free from synthetic polymers
Plastic microbeads can no longer be used in cosmetics and personal care products in the UK. But other poorly degradable synthetic polymers such as acrylates copolymers are still regularly added. Many cosmetic products, from shampoo to peels and make-up, contain synthetic polymers. These substances can be discharged into the sea via wastewater and thus endanger the environment and marine life. We show you which products you can use with a clear conscience.
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Fair Fashion und Minimalismus mit Mia von heylilahey
Auf Kosmetik ohne umweltschädliche Inhaltsstoffe achten, Kleidung fair produziert und Second Hand kaufen oder allgemein den eigenen Konsum minimieren: Wir alle bemühen uns auf die ein oder andere Weise, unseren Planeten zu beschützen. Doch niemand ist auf Anhieb perfekt - und das ist auch okay so! Zum Glück gibt es jedoch einige inspirierende Persönlichkeiten, die wir uns als Vorbild für ein nachhaltigeres Leben nehmen können. Heute möchten wir dafür Mia Marjanović vorstellen.
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PFAS: Kommt das Verbot der giftigen Inhaltsstoffe?
Sie sind in vielen Alltagsprodukten wie Lebensmittel, To-go-Verpackungen oder Kosmetikartikeln enthalten und reichern sich sowohl in der Umwelt als auch im menschlichen Körper an: die sogenannten „ewigen Gifte“ PFAS. Einige PFAS sind in der Europäischen Union (EU) bereits nicht mehr erlaubt. Fünf EU-Länder - darunter Deutschland - fordern aktuell jedoch ein Verbot aller PFAS. Folgende Fakten solltest du über diese bedenklichen Substanzen wissen.
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What is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or New Zealand have already banned the use of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics such as exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, make-up etc. But the use of other non-degradable synthetic polymers such as “Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer” is still permitted. Those polymers are widely used in sun protection creams, shampoos and hairstyling products. Our Head of Science and ingredient expert Dr. Ruta Almedom explains what this compound is all about and why we classify it as ‘concerning’.
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4 Tips on How to Avoid Electrical Waste
Every year millions of tonnes of electronic waste, also known as e-waste, end up in the bin. Private households, as well as large mail order companies are responsible. Since innovative products are constantly emerging, storage costs are high with short terms, and the consumers’ demand promotes this development, our environment suffers. These four tips provide you some insight on how to avoid generating more e-waste.
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