An eco-responsible commitment
“Through the Care About Earth program, we are committed to developing sustainable products and reducing our impact on the environment so that we can contribute to protecting the earth for generations to come. Our priorities include eliminating single-use plastics and materials based on fossil fuels whenever possible, and always prioritizing responsible and sustainable alternatives.
We have launched several sustainable initiatives that are helping us to become as environmentally friendly and aware as we can be without compromising the quality of our products, while taking extra care to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and EU regulations on cosmetics.”
Laurent Marchand
Chief Executive Officer
Eco-Design: Central to Our Mission
Eco-design, or the systematic integration of environmental aspects into product design and development, aims to reduce negative environmental impacts throughout a product’s life cycle.
This approach, applied to the design process from the very outset, focuses on
striking the best balance between environmental, social, technical and economic
requirements in terms of product design and development.
Each time a product is developed, it creates an opportunity for us to consider
its environmental aspects and reduce our impact at every stage, from the sourcing
of raw materials right through to formulation, choice of production site, packaging, packing, shipping and recycling.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed: Cosmetic Packaging
One of our major improvements relates to packaging.
We have decided to rethink its manufacture, eco-designing it to eliminate
plastics made with fossil fuels from our standard offer.
Now, our products are packaged in sustainable materials such as bio-sourced plastic from sugarcane and from post-consumption and post-industry recycled materials.
By choosing eco-design, we are offering hoteliers sustainable solutions
and supporting them in their transition to eco-friendly practices.
Our Bio-sourced Materials:
Sugarcane-Based
To avoid the use of plastics from limited resources, such as fossil fuels, we offer 100% plant-based tubes, bottles and large-capacity dispensers, made from sugarcane residue known as bagasse.
The sugarcane we use is sourced exclusively from sustainably managed farms and responsible suppliers and we only use the residue from the industrial process after at least 3 extraction cycles. This ensures that our production is not harmful to the ecosystems of the producing areas.
+ Our dispenser pumps are in bio-resin made mostly from bagasse.
Our Recycled Materials
We manufacture packaging that favors the use of recycled materials from the following sources:
PCR (post-consumer recycled) materials from consumer waste that has been previously used and discarded.
PIR (post-industry recycled) plastic is sourced from the recovery of industrial waste (manufacturing waste) or recalled products never used by consumers.
Our bottles, dispensers and caps can be made in recycled plastic, we can also use recycled paper for the bottles and dispensers’ labels, and our soaps can be wrapped in recycled cardboard boxes and with recycled paper.
Our Ecopump Non-Refillable System
300ml to 500ml
Ecopump, Groupe GM’s large-capacity dispensers (300 to 500ml) with cylindrical or square bases. They are available in a variety of shapes and materials (sugarcane-based and recycled) to meet all your different needs.
+ The 500ml dispensers are available in an opaque version with a window for easy visualization of the liquid level.
Our Pumps & Wallbrackets
To respect your environmental transition, our pumps are mostly made in bio-resins coming from plants such as sugarcane.
Several wall-bracket options are available to matching our solutions. Single, double or triple shapes, they are made from stainless steel, chromium plated brass or ABS.
They can be fixed with screws or double-sided tape.
Our Ecofill Safe Refillable System – 400ml
A new and innovative refillable and traceable eco-friendly dispenser.
A clean, safe, fast and easy solution with a reduced environmental impact.
Its bottle comes with 400ml sealed pouches, ensuring minimal packaging
as they are made of only 8g of recyclable plastic and guarantee fully
traceable cosmetics. Ecofill bottle exists in recycled plastic with a translucent
finish and in polycarbonate plastic with a transparent finish, both recyclable.
+ The traceability of the pouch complies with EU cosmetic regulations,
is tamper-proof once sealed, and the product’s origin and quality are guaranteed.
Our Ecosource Safe Refillable System – 375ml
The Ecosource airless dispenser, with Nordic and European Ecolabel certification, is the first cosmetic dispenser for preservative-free formulations that are as soft on the skin as they are on the environment. Its airless sterile bags have a 375ml capacity, and are made from only 11g of plastic, offering a unique combination of quality, ecology, innovation and security.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Tubes & Bottles
We offer a wide range of bottles in sizes from 20ml to 100ml, available in recycled or sugarcane-based plastic.
Our tubes are available in different sizes, from 10ml to 200ml and in several finishes. All the tubes in our branded lines are sugarcane-based.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Soaps
Our bar soaps are made with palm oil from RSPO Segregated and Mass Balance palm plantations (which contribute to the production and use of certified sustainable palm oil).
• They are plant-based, and contain up to 99% of ingredients of natural origin.
• Since 2020, they have not contained EDTA and BHT.
• They can be vegan.
• Are all dermatologically tested and cruelty-free
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Liquid Formulas
- Up to 99% of ingredients of natural origin.
- Free from formaldehyde, phthalates and parabens.
- Not treated with ionizing radiation.
- All dermatologically tested and cruelty-free.
Our organic cosmetic products are certified by ECOCERT in line with the COSMOS ORGANIC standard and accredited by COSMEBIO.
We offer a selection of European ECOLABEL-certified cosmetic products.
According to your requirements, we can also develop liquid formulas that are:
• Vegan.
• Free from mineral oils, colorants, SLS and SLES and phenoxyethanol.
• Can contain natural fragrances, herbal extracts, essential oils, plant oils, etc.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Solid Cosmetics
These 100% plastic-free products are available in shampoo, shower gel and conditioner formulas. Their solid form uses 9 times less water in production compared to the classic liquid formulas.
They are:
• Soap-free, pH neutral formulas.
• Dermatologically tested.
• Animal cruelty-free.
• Our solid shampoos & solid shower gels
are sulfate-free.
• They can be vegan.
• They last longer than liquid products.
• Packed in cardboard or allegro paper
These products are truly soap-free, meaning that these dermatological bars are ideal for sensitive and atopic skins. They are made with a blend of gentle surfactants, such as the Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate obtained from coconut oil, emulsifiers and emollients. As they contain neither sodium nor SLS, their pH is naturally close to that of water, which make them suitable for sensitive skins.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Accessories
- Cotton buds with paper stick.
- Bathroom accessories made with straw and cornstarch.
- Toothbrush and razor with bamboo handles.
- Plastic-free cardboard cup and corn starch lid.
- Bamboo toothglass and corn starch bag.
- Bamboo cocktail stirrer.
- Bamboo or kraft paper laundry bag.
- 100% bio-based bamboo slippers.
- Bamboo facial tissues.
- Organic cotton bags.
- Slippers made with cork or cardboard.
- Kraft cardboard toothglass with safety tab.
- PURE PAPER accessory sachets.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Trays
- CBP tray (Corn-Based Product) which contains a minimum of 50% biodegradable cornstarch.
- BIOCOMP® tray, 100% plant-based, 100% recyclable and certified 100% biodegradable and compostable.
- Oak wood tray, recyclable and waste reclamation compatible.
Our Responsible & Eco-Designed Wrappers
With every product we develop, we are mindful of our environmental
impact and work to optimize our designs with the objective of reducing
the size and weight of containers as much as possible.
We maximize our use of bio-sourced, recyclable and recycled materials and create packing materials in recycled and recyclable paper and cardboard.
- We also offer recyclable stone paper wrapping.
We have drastically reduced unnecessary packaging and packing materials. Poly bags (PO) have been removed from the packaging of our accessories in order to reduce the use of plastic as much as possible.
Instead, our packaging are now equipped with pre-cut openings to guarantee hygiene and safety.
- When additional protection is still necessary (e.g for sanitary and safety
reasons), we pack the items in: PLA bags, made from corn starch, this natural
alternative to plastic is fully biodegradable in industrial compost units or
in recyclable paper bags.
Our Responsible Manufacturing
We consider quality to be a cornerstone of our business.
Our factories and industrial partners located in Europe and Asia are ISO 22716, 14001 and 9001 certified and respect Good Manufacturing Practices. Premium production quality is guaranteed throughout the production process. Our own factories are accredited by ECOCERT according to COSMOS and ECOCERT standards, and accredited by ECOLABEL according to EU ECOLABEL standards. They endeavor to minimize their impact on the environment by streamlining their supply chain solutions, reducing water and energy use, recycling waste, restricting the use of over-packs and using clean technologies as part of our Care About Earth program.
We also ask our production plants and industrial partners to commit
to eco-responsible practices
Our Responsible
Communication
We have digitized our communication by reducing drastically our print materials (brochures, catalogues, leaflet, flyers, instructions …).
We always favor digital content over printed materials and we are gradually increasing the use of QR codes for our products and set-up instructions.
For the remaining printed items, our cardboard boxes, brochures and leaflets are printed using water-based acrylic varnishes and vegetable inks on responsible packs made of:
- FSC recycled paper and cardboard,
- PEFC paper from sustainably managed forests.
To promote a clear and standardized message around our Care About Earth program, we have developed a dedicated graphic charter and a library of logos and messages to affix to our packaging, products and communication.
Our initiatives are now clearly identified and understandable
Our Earth & Community Care
Trust, respect, diversity and a quest for excellence are our company’s core values, and these values have inspired us to commit to building a sustainable business. We aspire to be a positive influence in the communities in which we operate and strive to preserve the planet and contribute to the wellbeing of our employees.
CONSUMERS
- Through good customer relations.
- Through transparent business practices.
- By adhering to traceability standards, which guarantees the safety and trustworthiness of our products.
SUPPLIERS
- We select our suppliers with great care.
- We ensure they comply with our codes of conduct & values.
- We give priority to local suppliers.
EMPLOYEES
- We abide by the strictest international labor and human rights
standards. - We support our employees and empower them through personal
and professional development opportunities. - We safeguard our employees’ health and safety in the work-place and organize health & safety training.
- We have put in place a Code of Conduct and Ethics.
FACILITIES
- Our offices and factories enjoy direct natural light and 100% of the electricity used on some of our sites is from renewable sources.
COMMUNITIES & SECOND LIFE
- We contribute and support local and international programs and nonprofit organizations such as Clean the World, Unisoap or Sapo Cycle for the recovery of our products, and in particular our soaps bars. In this way we optimize and plan for the end-of-life of our products and when it’s possible, we contribute by offering them a second life, to improve the access to hygiene in the affected communities.
- We take part in charity initiatives: we organize collections of goods to be donated to charitable organizations such as the Red Cross, “Dons Solidaires”, Care France, the AP-HP & ANAP.
- We contribute to different international programs such as Antoine de Saint Exupéry Foundation, which carries out various projects around the world to improve the everyday lives of youth and to help them attain better futures.
- We support the “Paper for Food” campaign run by BACF.
- We sponsor local events.
You can grow your business and establish loyal clients while reducing environmental impact.
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