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Sustainable Cosmetics Summit...
Changing the face of the beauty industry by sustainable development

For the third successive year, Organic Monitor is hosting the North American edition of its Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City. Taking place at the Intercontinental New York Barclay on 17-19 May 2012, focal themes of this seventh edition are green formulations, marketing & distribution and sustainable packaging. To receive the conference program, please click here

The major technical issues of formulating green cosmetics (natural & organic) are covered in a dedicated session and interactive workshop. With the use of case studies, the gamut of sustainable packaging options are reviewed. Marketing & distribution innovations are covered in a dedicated session, as well as by a panel of CEOs. As in previous editions, case studies will be given of cosmetic & ingredient companies at the cutting edge of green initiatives. More details

The aim of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is to encourage sustainability in the beauty industry by bringing together key stake-holders and debate these major issues in a high-level forum. The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is the only conference on the green beauty industry that is carbon neutral.

Previous Edition: Watch the video!

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The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit took place in Paris on 28-30th November 2011. Key discussions centred on greenwashing and false marketing claims, food & cosmetics convergence, growing use of plant-based feedstock, green formulations and distribution innovations. The conference materials are now available for a professional fee. Click here for further details.

The previous edition of the North American summit drew to a successful close in New York City in May 2011, bringing together over 180 executives from across the beauty industry. Greater authenticity and efficacy were the key messages from the summit, whilst the opening keynote highlighted the importance of tackling sustainability with novel approaches. View the summit pics here

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Supporting Organizations:

Ecocert group NSF Natural Products Association
Cosmebio Organic Trade Association Natrue
UEBT IBD QAI
Safe Campaign Cosmetics Cosmos

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