Zero-waste Seaweed coatings for cosmetics
Problem:
The cosmetics industry faces a growing crisis: an overwhelming tide of plastic waste. Billions of single-use plastic packaging units are produced annually, polluting the planet and harming ecosystems. Consumers, while increasingly eco-conscious, often lack convenient and appealing alternatives, hindering a shift towards sustainable habits. Furthermore, many cosmetics manufacturers, especially smaller businesses, struggle to adopt sustainable practices due to cost and complexity barriers. This situation underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions that reduce plastic waste, empower consumers to make sustainable choices, and enable the industry to embrace environmentally friendly practices.
Solution:
This technology offers a seaweed-based, novel smart coating for cosmetics, eliminating the need for plastic containers. The natural, renewable, carbon-negative, water-soluble, and biodegradable seaweed biopolymer coating contains the cosmetic liquid, enabling production of zero-waste cosmetics marbles directly at touristic locations. This innovative solution aims to eliminate single-use bottles in cosmetics by applying this seaweed-based coating that protects the cosmetics and dissolves in water. This aligns with REMEDIES’ zero-waste goals, preventing plastic waste and encouraging sustainable habits, particularly in travel, sports & fitness, and hospitality, where small plastic packaging is prevalent.
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