Methodology
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SPICE TOOL METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES
These guidelines provide a comprehensive, science-driven methodology for assessing the environmental impact of any cosmetics packaging across the product’s life cycle. Download it now.
DiscoverSPICE CASE STUDIES
The overall objective of the case studies is to assess the influence of methodological choices, on one or several examples. The first on-going case study focuses on the influence of weighting methods for single score assessment, on a range of 8 cosmetic products.
DiscoverSPICE THIRD-PARTY REVIEW
SPICE Members asked a panel of four experts to review deliverables of the initiative and check the plausibility of the SPICE Tool functioning, through sample tests.
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Recyclability
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SPICE TOOL RECYCLABILITY APPENDIX
This document is aimed to support SPICE Tool users in the assessment of their packaging environmental footprint, and more specifically on distinct packaging components’ recyclability.
DiscoverSPICE TOOL RECYCLED CONTENT APPENDIX
This document is aimed to support SPICE Tool users when assessing post-consumer recycled content by clarifying the definition of post-consumer and pre-consumer material according to the ISO 14021 and through specific examples.
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SPICE REUSE GUIDELINES
The reuse guide studies the environmental impact of several specific packaging reuse options with the aim to identify eco-design levers and best practices for cosmetics companies
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Circularity & Ecodesign
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SPICE ECODESIGN AND CIRCULARITY GUIDE
The ecodesign and circularity guide aims to provide frameworks and guidelines to inform the eco-design strategy of cosmetics companies.
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How to solve the conundrum of matching circularity and reduced environmental impact? Read this insight to learn how.
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SPICE BIODIVERSITY RISKS GUIDE
The biodiversity risks guide aims to present a qualitative overview on the regionalized biodiversity impacts for raw materials used for cosmetics packaging.
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Environmental Claims
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PACKAGING CLAIMS GUIDELINES
Sustainable packaging is an essential proof-point that underpins a product’s positioning. Accurately communicating packaging environmental attributes can strengthen the positive perception of cosmetic brands. Download the Claims Guidelines to learn more.
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