News and events

The SPICE initiative unveils environmental taskforce for reuse solutions

9th January 2024

The Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics – SPICE – announces the launch of a new taskforce for identifying relevant reuse solutions in response to the evolving landscape of the sector, after five successful years of industry collaboration to tackle the environmental challenges of cosmetics and personal care packaging.

Recyclability guidelines introduction

In this webinar we explore the latest Recyclability Guidelines that was developed to support SPICE Tool users in the assessment of their packaging environmental footprint, and more specifically on distinct packaging components’ recyclability. It focuses on Design for Recyclability recommendations.

Biodiversity risks guide introduction

In this webinar we introduce the latest Biodiversity Risks Guide that was developed to present a qualitative overview on the regionalized biodiversity impacts for raw materials used for cosmetics packaging. It is the first step to better integrate biodiversity in SPICE approaches and is based on the current state of art at the time of its publication in March 2023.

Ecodesign: how to reconcile circularity and environmental impact?

In this SPICE webinar we will explore the latest Ecodesign and Circularity Guide. It will give you key insights on how circularity is integrated in the eco-design approach, and how it can be assessed through specific metrics in complementarity with the SPICE environmental single score. Two illustrative case studies developed by the SPICE initiative will be discussed: a lipstick and a shampoo.

SPICE Tool introduction

In this webinar, we explore how the SPICE Tool helps you to embed ecodesign into the heart of packaging strategies and make ecodesign part of company DNA.

ALL4PACK Emballage
21/11/22 – Paris, France

L’Oréal, Quantis and ALBEA will share insights from SPICE and discuss the benefits and impacts of pre-competitive collaboration

Paris Packaging Week
29/06/22 – Paris, France

L’Oréal, Quantis and Unilever shared best practices for the cosmetics packaging industry and insights from SPICE.