Recently, Estée Lauder, a global leader in the beauty industry, partnered with NASA to launch the Beyond Plastics Challenge. The goal of this challenge was to find innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste in their supply chain, while also supporting American entrepreneurship and job creation.
The Beyond Plastics Challenge came to a close and the winners were announced in July 2022. The challenge provided a platform for individuals, businesses, and organizations to work with Estée Lauder and NASA in finding solutions to the plastic waste crisis. Participants had access to cutting-edge resources and support, and the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the fields of beauty, sustainability, and technology.
According to the winners' announcement on the following URL https://www.issnationallab.org/issrdc-2022-sustainability-challenge-winners/, the results of the challenge were outstanding. Numerous innovative solutions were developed and implemented, helping to reduce plastic waste in the beauty industry and beyond. Some of the highlights from the winning solutions include:
- A reusable packaging solution for beauty products that utilizes recycled materials and innovative designs.
- An app that helps consumers make more sustainable choices by providing information on the environmental impact of the products they purchase.
- A biodegradable and compostable alternative to traditional plastic packaging materials.
Additionally, the challenge helped to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, providing benefits to American taxpayers.
By working together, Estée Lauder and NASA have shown that it is possible to find sustainable solutions to the plastic waste crisis. Their successful partnership serves as an inspiration for other companies to follow suit and make a positive impact on our planet.
The Beyond Plastics Challenge may be over, but its impact will continue to be felt for years to come. It would be amazing Estée Lauder and NASA continues to support this area. Perhaps this challenge will inspire more activity to help solve the growing and siginficant threat of plastic pollution. Let’s all strive to make sustainable choices and reduce plastic waste, just as Estée Lauder and NASA did."
You can thank you Estée Lauder here or any of there social media channels linked on their home page.