Pact is a nonprofit collective uniting the beauty industry to reduce beauty packaging waste and work collaboratively toward more circular solutions for the industry.
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Pact is a nonprofit collective uniting the beauty industry to reduce beauty packaging waste and work collaboratively toward more circular solutions for the industry.
Tiny packaging presents a big problem.
The global plastics and packaging problem is bigger than the beauty industry, but beauty has a unique challenge: most of our packages are too small to be caught by Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Plastic that is smaller than a fist or yogurt cup, flexible packaging like squeezable tubes, and packages made of mixed materials are all highly unlikely to be recycled through traditional systems. All those tiny cosmetic contraptions? They’re headed for the trash.
”Partnering with Pact Collective is a crucial step in our sustainable beauty mission. Their innovative recycling solutions for beauty packaging waste are exactly what our industry needs. Together, we're turning environmental challenges into opportunities for positive change.
Daniel JohnsonFounder | The Green Beauty Community
Tiny packaging presents a big problem..
The global plastics and packaging problem is bigger than the beauty industry, but beauty has a unique challenge: most of our packages are too small to be caught by Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Plastic that is smaller than a fist or yogurt cup, flexible packaging like squeezable tubes, and packages made of mixed materials are all highly unlikely to be recycled through traditional systems. All those tiny cosmetic contraptions? They’re headed for the trash.
”Partnering with Pact Collective is a crucial step in our sustainable beauty mission. Their innovative recycling solutions for beauty packaging waste are exactly what our industry needs. Together, we're turning environmental challenges into opportunities for positive change.
Daniel JohnsonFounder | The Green Beauty Community
The beauty industry has a pretty ugly problem.
Each year, a whopping 120 billion cosmetic packages are created and only a fraction will actually get recycled. Most are landfilled, incinerated, or littered, eventually ending up in the ocean. Pact is here to share the facts on packaging production, material claims, recycling rates and other end-of-life realities — even when the truth is inconvenient. We believe this is how we can make meaningful strides toward circularity.
120 billion
The estimated number of beauty and wellness packages produced each year.
79%
The amount of plastic that has ended up in landfills or as pollution.
8 million
The tons of plastic that end up in our oceans every single year.
Become Part of the Solution
The beauty industry has a pretty ugly problem.
Each year, a whopping 120 billion cosmetic packages are created and only a fraction will actually get recycled. Most are landfilled, incinerated, or littered, eventually ending up in the ocean. Pact is here to share the facts on packaging production, material claims, recycling rates and other end-of-life realities — even when the truth is inconvenient. We believe this is how we can make meaningful strides toward circularity.
120 billion
The estimated number of beauty and wellness packages produced each year.
79%
The amount of plastic that has ended up in landfills or as pollution.
8 million
The tons of plastic that end up in our oceans every single year.
Educational Resources
Pact Collective offers invaluable educational resources that empower beauty professionals to make sustainable choices. Their comprehensive guides cover everything from understanding recyclable materials to implementing eco-friendly practices in salons. These materials are designed to simplify complex sustainability concepts, making it easy for anyone in the beauty industry to take meaningful action. Ready to elevate your green beauty knowledge? Click here to explore Pact’s educational materials and start your sustainability journey today.
