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India Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Paper Bag Day: How beauty brands are going green and why it matters?
As the beauty and wellness industry continues to grapple with its environmental impact, Paper Bag Day, observed annually on July 12, offers a timely nudge to revisit long-term sustainability goals. While many sectors are still catching up, leading brands like The Body Shop and Esskay Beauty Resources are already walking the green talk—quite literally, from packaging shelves to salon exclusive conversations industry stalwarts opened up about their brands' ongoing efforts to move beyond performative greenwashing and into a future of tangible SUSTAINABILITY IN RETAIL BEAUTY'Paper Bag Day is a timely reminder for the beauty industry to re-evaluate the environmental footprint of every touchpoint—from shelf to shopper,' says Vishal Chaturvedi, Group Chief Revenue Officer, Quest Retail, The Body Shop. A veteran brand globally known for championing ethical beauty, The Body Shop has eliminated plastic bags entirely from its Indian retail footprint. 'At The Body Shop, we use 100% recycled paper which is reusable,' Chaturvedi initiative isn't just a seasonal campaign or a single SKU marketing strategy—it's rooted in a broader mission. The brand is actively educating consumers to reuse the paper bags and opt for refill stations for skincare and haircare products in select stores. 'As customers become more environmentally conscious, brands must demonstrate leadership through transparency, clear purpose, and decisive action,' he an industry where packaging often becomes the bulk of post-consumer waste, The Body Shop's commitment sends a strong signal: sustainability isn't a luxury or trend, it's a non-negotiable foundation.'Sustainability shouldn't be an isolated effort; it needs to be a fundamental brand commitment,' Chaturvedi concludes—urging peers to view green initiatives not as marketing optics but as moral REVOLUTION FROM THE GROUND UP At the supplier and back-end level, Esskay Beauty Resources—a major distributor to salons and spas—has been paving its own green path. 'Sustainability is the cornerstone for a responsible beauty industry,' says Ankit Virmani, Director, Esskay Beauty the occasion of Paper Bag Day, Esskay is reaffirming its focus on 'low-waste and eco-friendly practices and products.' Virmani believes the revolution must begin at the roots—with brands rethinking materials, manufacturing, and distribution altogether.'We proudly uphold our commitment to the environment with sustainable packaging solutions, replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives like paper bags and recyclable materials,' he Esskay's vision extends far beyond the bag. Their product line includes vegan, cruelty-free beauty essentials made from ethically sourced ingredients—an alignment that speaks volumes in a market increasingly shaped by conscious consumers.'Our vegan products, crafted with ethically sourced, cruelty-free ingredients, further reflect our dedication to minimising the environmental impact,' says Virmani. 'We are committed to empowering salons to adopt greener practices, thereby ensuring beauty enhances both people and the planet.'FROM PACKAGING TO PURPOSE: WHY PAPER BAG DAY MATTERS MORE THAN EVERadvertisementWhat makes this year's Paper Bag Day particularly notable is the level of accountability brands are now assuming—not only for what goes inside the bottle, but what wraps around beauty industry has long struggled with its plastic problem, but paper bag adoption is one of the small, visible steps that's creating ripple effects. According to a 2024 report by the India Retail Forum, over 58% of urban shoppers now prefer paper or cloth bags over plastic—indicating that consumer behaviour is catching up to brand this changing landscape, brands like The Body Shop and Esskay aren't merely ticking ESG boxes—they're actively shaping the future of sustainable question now isn't whether paper bags are enough. It's whether brands are willing to integrate sustainability into every layer of their operations—with authenticity, action, and accountability.- Ends
Chicago Tribune
08-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
St. Charles Public Library to host genealogy program
The St. Charles Public Library will present a genealogy program called 'Archives Research and How to Use Basic Resources Found There' at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles. Professional genealogist Laura Street Chaplin will explore the history of archives, including the types of archives and the roles they play, as well as how they're organized and how to find and access their holdings using catalogs, databases, finding aids and digital collections, according to a press release about the event. She will also discuss how to plan your own archives research trip. To register for the event, go to or call 630-584-0076. Yorkville church to hold rummage and bake sale The spring rummage and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods, kitchen items, linens, toys, games, books, clothing for all ages, shoes, furniture, tools, holiday decor, collectibles, jewelry and more will be available, event organizers said in a press release. A popular tradition of the two-day event is the bake sale, featuring a wide assortment of home-baked items which sell out quickly, according to the release. Saturday is Bag Day when shoppers can fill a provided, brown paper grocery bag for $3. Remaining, larger items that do not fit in a grocery bag may be purchased at half price, organizers said. Only cash or check will be accepted as payment at the event, according to the release. The semi-annual event is a longtime tradition at the church, event organizers said. Women in the church's circle began hosting rummage sales nearly 50 years ago in the building now housing Chapel on the Green. Proceeds from the sale will support church programs, ministries, building needs and multiple charitable organizations that help provide for the needs of people in the Yorkville area and beyond, organizers said. For more information, call the church office at 630-553-7308. Event to benefit Water Street Studios Water Street Studios President Jessica Jecmen will be hosting a shopping event to benefit the art center from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at House of 423 at 219 W. State St. in Geneva. Guests will get a chance to see the latest spring fashions, and Water Street Studios, an art center in downtown Batavia, will receive 15% of the pre-tax profits from the event, organizers said in a press release. If there are more than 20 transactions, the art center will receive 20%. All guests will receive a gift card with 10% of their pre-tax purchase amount for future online or in-store purchases, according to the release. The event is free to attend. For more information, go to or Sons of American Legion plan breakfast The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion will hold its final monthly breakfast fundraiser of the season from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway in Yorkville. The buffet will consist of biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomato juice, orange juice, milk and coffee, organizers said. The cost to attend the event, which is open to the public, is $12 for adults 18 to 54 years old, $10 for those 55 years old and older and $8 for those 6 to 17 years old. Those 5 years old and younger eat for free at the event. Autism advocate Temple Grandin to speak at Benedictine Temple Grandin, a renowned autism advocate, will speak about her autism journey at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Benedictine University's Goodwin Auditorium, 5700 College Road, Lisle. The event includes a question-and-answer session and is open to the public. A book signing will follow at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at . Proceeds from the event benefit Lisle-based Giant Steps' students and young adults with autism by supporting specialized programs and services, including individualized education, therapy, job training and family support, a news release said. The event is part of Giant Steps' Denim & Diamonds Gala, where Grandin will be headlining speaker. It will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. April 12 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1823 Abriter Court, Naperville.
