At ELC, we are committed to redefining luxury through sustainability practices, including with our packaging. We strive to use our spirit of creativity and innovation to design product packaging that's beautiful, luxurious, and aligned with our sustainability goals. As we gear up for
'We've made great progress and maintained a steady pace toward achieving our goals and commitments. For example, as of fiscal year 2023, we're proud to report that 71% of our packaging by weight is now recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable,'1 said
Sustainability Driving Innovation
For ELC, sustainability is a strategic imperative fueling our innovation engine. From our in-house R&D labs to packaging development teams, we're dedicated to creating breakthrough products with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity. We recognize that some of our greatest opportunities are within the products we create and their packaging.
Our Packaging Sustainability Guidelines, introduced in 2020, provide a clear roadmap, emphasizing strategies like reducing packaging materials use, designing for reuse, and increasing recycled content. These guidelines, coupled with custom-developed tools and industry methodologies such as third-party reviewed life-cycle assessments, help integrate sustainability principles at the core of our packaging decisions.
Redefining the Prestige Packaging Experience
Packaging is often the first touchpoint for consumers, offering a glimpse into the luxury experience we deliver. Our commitment is to elevate the experiences we deliver by identifying and implementing materials and packaging solutions with sustainability, luxury, functionality, compatibility, and quality in mind. Through industry-leading collaborations and innovative solutions, we aim to set new standards for sustainability in the beauty industry.
For instance, our Aveda brand's pioneering approach to responsible packaging leads the industry forward with the development of paper-based, locally recyclable sachets for product samples. Compared to their plastic predecessors, production of this sachet reduces water consumption by at least 36% and emits 37% fewer greenhouse gases, showcasing ELC's dedication to meeting consumer needs through innovations.
Tailoring Solutions Across Our Brand Portfolio
Recognizing one size doesn't fit all, we work closely with each brand to tailor packaging solutions aligned with their unique requirements and consumer demographics. Whether transitioning from plastic to glass packaging or offering refillable options, our diverse portfolio of brands lead by example, demonstrating that sustainability and luxury go hand-in-hand.
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Collaborating for Industry-Wide Impact
Real change requires collaboration, which is why we actively participate in industry-wide initiatives and are members of global associations such as the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics. We're committed to driving sustainable change not only within our organization but also across our broader value chain. Additionally, collaborations with suppliers like Eastman, a global specialty materials company and world leader in material-to-material molecular recycling technologies, help us incorporate advanced recycling technologies into post-consumer recycled (PCR) content used in our packages as a complementary solution to mechanical recycling.
'On our journey to drive sustainability in luxury packaging, it is crucial to understand the challenges we face in the industry and to create partnerships and collaborations with sustainability organizations, recyclers, and suppliers that expand our knowledge about our packaging materials and formats,' said
Dedicated to Reducing Plastic Use and Waste Across Our Operations
Our internal plastic guidelines help minimize virgin petroleum plastic and reduce nonrecyclable plastic across our packaging, products, and retail spaces. Additionally, exploring advanced recycling technologies underscores our commitment to tackling plastic waste head-on.
ELC's commitment to sustainability and reducing waste extends beyond packaging and is ingrained across our operations. At our offices and stores, we prioritize recycling in alignment with local laws and infrastructure for responsible waste handling. Our manufacturing, distribution, and innovation sites also follow a common waste minimization hierarchy in which we prioritize, prevent, reduce, reuse (including donate where appropriate), and recycle.
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