Our goal is to be a 100% circular brand by 2021 - meaning all of our products will be offered in a refillable option. We are currently investing in refillable luxury moulds for our products that will start rolling out at the end of 2020. 

Humans have created more than 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics — and 91% of it hasn’t been recycled. Of this, 70% of plastic waste is estimated to end up in the ocean or in landfills, where it takes over 400 years to decompose. If we don’t do something about this, it is anticipated there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050.

Emma Lewisham has already stopped the creation of 30,000 new plastic tubes by producing a tube from 100% post consumer recycled plastic, using what already exists and keeping it in circulation.

We have also launched a free, incentivised recycling programme called the Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle. This accepts not only our packaging waste but that of other brands. The Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle diverts our plastic from landfill and ensures it has an infinite life, being recycled into new tubes or items for the community such as picnic tables. Learn more about participating in the Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle here.

We also offer our customers a refill option for products which use our glass bottles and containers.  When you purchase a refillable product over a new bottle there is a quantifiable impact*:

• 70% less CO2 emissions  
• 60% less energy 
• 45% less water 

*Research conducted by The LCA Centre

We believe one of the biggest changes that we can make to have the most drastic and positive impact on our planet is to lower carbon emissions. We believe the circular beauty model is core to drastically lowering our carbon emissions as an industry. The holy grail in carbon neutral beauty is that you avoid releasing carbon dioxide emissions in the first place – and this is why we believe strongly in the circular beauty movement. 

“I have a real drive and passion to build a brand that makes a difference to people’s lives. Success to me, is measured by the positive difference we can make to people and the planet." – Emma Lewisham