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Eco-friendly solutions innovation

1 Apr 2024
Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a steep increase in the use of environmentally sustainable claims for personal care, featuring a +9% year-over-year growth from October 2021 to September 2023.  Skin Care was the leading category for these launches, and 74% of eco-friendly launches also had a sustainable packaging claim.
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