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Unsustainable Designs in the Beauty Industry - Coggle Diagram
Unsustainable Designs in the Beauty Industry
Makeup Tools
Spoolies
made of high quality silicone and synthetic materials
silicone does not break down
synthetic materials take anywhere from 20 to 200 years to decompose
Makeup Brushes
Bristles are made out of synthetic materials
Handle is made out of plastic or wood
The plastic takes 100s of years of break down
Wood can break down
If the wood gets wet it will become rotten and will no longer be reusable
Beauty Blenders
made out of water-soluble dye and polyurethane foam
water-soluble dye has the potential to be environmentally friendly but is currently contributing to the pollution on earth and adds to the toxic waste in landfill
Polyurethane foam is affordable and safe and is sustainable. It preserves the earth's natural resources by reducing the energy need
Eyeliner Sharpener
made out of plastic and steel
the plastic is not sustainable or recyclable
potential for sustainable plastics to be used
one of the world's most sustainable materials and can be recycled into many other things
Mirrors
made out of glass and aluminium
glass is endlessly recyclable and sustainable
aluminium is 100% sustainable and can be reycled forever without losing any properties
Makeup Packaging
Foundation, Concealer, and Lip Product Bottles
Polyethylene Terephthalate
gives the effect of a glass look
the material is actually a type of plastic
highly recyclable packaging solution
PET
general purpose thermoplastic plastic material
makes sure the product maintains its shape
allows the consumer to see the product inside
is an eco-friendly packaging material
Glass Polymer
also gives the effect of glass
cheaper alternative
the material is sustainable and offers environmental benefits
it is recycled using thermal recycling
Makeup Box Packaging
Steel
highly sustainable
forever reusable
most recycled material on earth
Aluminium
uses up to 95% less energy
highly environmentally friendly
Plastics
HDPE
most environmentally friendly of all plastics
doesn't give off any fumes into the environment
requires only a fraction of the energy that is required for other materials
Paper/Cardboard
Skincare Products and Packaging
Unsustainable Ingredients
Synthetic Fragrance
builds up in the marine environment
the product does not break down through water waste treatments
can cause skin irritation in humans
creates almost as much petrochemical air pollution as the amount of petroleum that is burned
Parabens
it is being released into waterways which negatively effects the environment
disrupts the processes of the human body
harmful to marine life when found in waterways
Siloxanes
bioaccumulates in marine food chains
derived from petroleum which is a non-renewable resource
consumes a significant amount of energy usually from fossil fuels
is a type of silicone so takes around 50-500 years to fully biodegrade
Microbeads
when washed down the drain the micro spheres enter waterways where marine life consumes then
damaging effect on marine life, the environment, and human health
they have to ability to absorb toxins which can potentially transfer through marine life food chains
Triclosan
toxic to aquatic bacteria e.g. algae
harmful to marine life
potential risks to human health
Brands that are Harmful
Lush
not cruelty free
products contain harmful preservatives
not vegan friendly
use of plastic and paper for packaging
Body Shop
products contain petrochemicals, synthetic colours, fragrances, and preservaties
packaging is not sustainable as they use plastic tubs and containers
Bio-Oil
some of the product ingredients are derived from petroleum
do not use sustainable packaging that can be recycled or biodegradable
Haircare Products
Hairbrushes
common materials for the handle are ebony, rosewood, beech, ABS plastic, and polyacetal
bristles are made from boar bristle, horsehair, nylon, stainless steel, and goat hair
not environmentally friendly as the plastic takes thousands of years to breakdown
made from non-biodegradable materials
Combs
made from either plastic, metal, or wood
if made from plastic it will not breakdown and is not biodegradable
if made from wood the comb is biodegradable and doesn't harm the environment
if made from metal the comb is environmentally friendly
Packaging
plastic containers
HDPE (high density polyethylene)
recycled plastics
revolutionary packaging designs
could use less materials to make
Hair Ties
made from elastic, wool, rubber, or stretchy cotton
they do not biodegrade
are a threat to wildlife as they can easily swallow
cannot be recycled or used for another purpose
takes around 500 years for a hair tie to break down
Bobby Pins
either made from metal or plastic
only metal ones are biodegradable and environmentally friendly
can be recycled forever
wasteful item as they are small, easily lost, and only used a handful of times
Hair Clips
made from either plastic, fabric, metal or wood
the polyester used is derived from petroleum
unsustainable and non-natural materials are used
can take up to 500 years to fully breakdown
Shampoo
commerical shampoos often contain toxic chemicals
can harm the environment
pollutes the environment
damages ecosystems
Conditioner
commercial conditioners often contain humectants, emollients, oils, silicones, and cationic surfactants
creates water pollution
harmful to marine life
uses plastic packaging which is bad for the environment