Unilever : How we’re making our product formulations biodegradable

When people use home, beauty and personal care products - from shampoos and body washes to laundry detergents and washing-up liquids - they end up going down the drain. That's unavoidable - it's simply how they function, to do what they do.

But we want to make sure that, in doing so, our products are kind to the planet.

Through our Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre (SEAC) team, we have always assessed our ingredients to ensure environmental safety, but we know that consumers want even more reassurance. That's why we've committed to make our ingredients and formulations biodegradable by 2030, to minimise their impact on water and aquatic ecosystems.

What does that mean and how are we going to achieve it?