Why End-of-Life Packaging Matters in the Cosmetics Industry

In the cosmetics industry, where beauty meets environmental responsibility, sustainable packaging is a critical focus for eco-conscious women. Forage Beauty, in partnership with Pact Collective, is leading the charge to address the end-of-life challenges of cosmetic packaging. By prioritizing recyclable, compostable, and reusable solutions, this collaboration empowers consumers to make choices that nourish their skin and protect the planet.

What Is End-of-Life Packaging?

End-of-life packaging refers to the fate of cosmetic containers—jars, tubes, and bottles—after their contents are used. Sustainable options are designed to be recycled, composted, or reused, minimizing environmental harm. With the cosmetics industry producing over 120 billion packages annually, most of which are not recyclable through traditional systems, innovative solutions are essential. Pact Collective’s beauty-specific recycling programs tackle this issue by collecting hard-to-recycle packaging, ensuring it’s diverted from landfills and repurposed responsibly.

Forage Beauty’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging

Forage Beauty’s partnership with Pact Collective reflects its dedication to transparency, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship. By joining forces with Pact, a nonprofit collective founded by Credo Beauty and MOB Beauty, Forage Beauty ensures its packaging aligns with the needs of eco-conscious consumers. Pact’s network of over 175 members, including major retailers like Sephora and Ulta, collects and processes hard-to-recycle materials, such as small plastic tubes and pumps, that traditional recycling facilities often reject. This collaboration allows Forage Beauty to offer packaging solutions that reduce waste and support a circular economy.

Why End-of-Life Packaging Matters

The cosmetics industry faces a packaging crisis: most containers are too small, flexible, or made of mixed materials to be recycled curbside, leading to landfill accumulation or ocean pollution. Forage Beauty and Pact Collective are addressing this through:

• Waste Reduction: Pact’s collection bins and mail-back programs divert hard-to-recycle packaging from landfills, with over 20,000 pounds collected since 2021.

• Circular Economy: Pact’s NewMatter initiative transforms collected materials into recyclable resins, like the mono-material pumps used in some beauty products, keeping resources in use.

• Ecosystem Protection: Compostable or biodegradable options break down naturally, reducing harm to soil and wildlife.

• Consumer Empowerment: Transparent recycling guidelines and accessible drop-off points make sustainable disposal easy, aligning with the values of eco-conscious women.

  
  

How to Choose Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging

Eco-conscious women can amplify their impact by prioritizing packaging with Forage Beauty and Pact Collective’s principles in mind:

1. Opt for Recyclable Materials

2. Embrace Compostable Packaging

3. Support Reusable Systems

4. Use Pact Collection Bins

5. Demand Transparency

The Emotional Benefits of Sustainable Packaging

For eco-conscious women, choosing Forage Beauty’s Pact-supported packaging offers emotional rewards:

• Confidence in Choices: Knowing empties are recycled or composted through Pact’s programs brings peace of mind.

• Connection to Values: Supporting a brand that partners with Pact feels like a step toward a sustainable future.

• Joy in Impact: Each recycled jar or composted tube celebrates beauty that respects the planet.

  
  

Why Eco-Conscious Women Choose Forage Beauty and Pact

For women who prioritize sustainability, Forage Beauty’s partnership with Pact Collective is a beacon of hope. It combines high-performing skincare with a commitment to reducing packaging waste, supported by Pact’s industry-leading recycling infrastructure.

Take Action with Forage Beauty and Pact Collective

Forage Beauty’s partnership with Pact Collective invites you to rethink beauty packaging. By choosing products designed for recycling, composting, or reuse, and utilizing Pact’s collection programs, you can make a tangible difference.