(1) The biodegradability of a formula is calculated from the
ingredients that constitute it. We are therefore talking about % biodegradability of a formula, which corresponds to
the % of biodegradable ingredients (by weight) compared to all the organic ingredients (i.e. containing carbon from
living organisms) of the formula.
Optimising our packaging
L’Oréal Paris is accelerating its transition to the circular economy by optimising its packaging. The priority is to reduce the overall amount of packaging, recycle all packaging and replace any materials used with better alternatives. Examples include introducing innovative new formats to cut back on plastic and replacing virgin plastic with recycled or biobased materials.
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REDUCE
We reduce the weight and size of packaging,
or remove it. L’Oréal Paris is seeking alternatives to single-use packaging and
proposing not only rechargeable or refillable systems but also reusable packaging. We also
promote multi-doses to replace single-doses.
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REPLACE
We replace some materials with less
impactful alternatives by:
promoting a circular economy,
• using post-consumption recycled (PCR) materials,
• using renewable materials such as bio-sourced plastics.
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RECYCLE
We act to improve the recyclability of our packaging, to reduce the raw materials
required to make it, and prevent it from becoming waste.
We are also innovating to ensure every aspect of
our packaging can be recycled at waste sorting facilities and we encourage consumers to
recycle.
