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The upcycling life cycle for cosmetic products
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Os cosméticos desempenham um papel importante no quotidiano das pessoas, com expressão nos cuidados pessoais e higiene e na satisfação de necessidades estéticas e culturais. Contribuem para o incremento da imagem e autoconfiança, impulsionando a sensação de bem-estar dos consumidores.
Nos últimos anos, tem havido um interesse crescente no desenvolvimento sustentável da indústria cosmética, partilhado por empresas de produção, laboratórios de investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D) e consumidores. Este interesse é alimentado pela crescente consciencialização dos consumidores para a importância de produtos amigos do ambiente, ao procurarem ativamente alternativas sustentáveis que contribuam para um estilo de vida mais saudável.
Os desafios da sustentabilidade estão presentes em todas as fases do ciclo de vida de um produto cosmético. Obter uma compreensão abrangente de cada fase é essencial para desenvolver estratégias que promovam ativamente a sustentabilidade no setor. O upcycling tem vindo a ganhar popularidade na indústria cosmética, permitindo reutilizar subprodutos e minimizar o desperdício. Com o aumento da perceção dos consumidores em relação ao impacto ambiental e às origens dos produtos cosméticos, o upcycling emergiu como uma tendência proeminente. Uma das principais preocupações neste processo é garantir o fornecimento sustentável de ingredientes, com foco na gestão de resíduos e subprodutos gerados pelas indústrias agroalimentares. Estes subprodutos contêm frequentemente compostos bioativos valiosos que podem ser utilizados na indústria cosmética. O desenvolvimento de estratégias para valorizar estes compostos é vital para reduzir resíduos e maximizar recursos.
Outras abordagens de sustentabilidade são exploradas nas fases subsequentes, incluindo estratégias para otimizar a produção, valorizar os resíduos de plástico, reduzir a pegada de carbono da indústria através de práticas inovadoras, como a captura de dióxido de carbono para a produção de combustível durante a fase de distribuição, e educar os consumidores sobre hábitos de consumo sustentáveis.
Esta tese explora o conceito de sustentabilidade, em particular o papel do upcycling, na indústria cosmética no sentido da prossecução e alcance de objetivos ambientais, focando-se nas abordagens implementadas pelas empresas ao longo de todas as fases do ciclo de vida de um produto cosmético, bem como na adoção de novas estratégias que possam contribuir para melhorar o desempenho do setor.
Cosmetics play an important role in people’s everyday lives, serving practical purposes for personal care and hygiene and fulfilling aesthetic and cultural needs. They contribute to consumers’ image, self-confidence, and well-being. In recent years, manufacturing companies, scientific research and development (R&D) laboratories, and consumers have shared a growing interest in sustainable development within the cosmetics industry. This interest is fueled by the consumers increasing awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly products, as they actively seek sustainable alternatives that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Sustainability challenges are present throughout every phase of a cosmetic product’s life cycle. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of each phase is essential for developing strategies that actively promote sustainability within the sector. Upcycling has been gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry to reuse by-products and minimise waste. With increased consumer awareness about the environmental impact and the origins of cosmetic products, upcycling has emerged as a prominent trend. One of the primary concerns in this process is sustainable ingredient sourcing, which focuses on managing waste and by-products generated by the agro-food industries. These by-products often contain valuable bioactive compounds that can be utilised in the cosmetics industry. Developing strategies for recovering and valorising these compounds is vital for reducing waste and maximising the use of resources. Other sustainability approaches are explored in the subsequent phases, including strategies to optimise production, valorise post-consumer plastic waste, reduce the industry’s carbon footprint through innovative practices, such as carbon dioxide capture for fuel production during distribution, and educate consumers on sustainable consumption habits. This thesis explores the concept of sustainability, particularly the role of upcycling in the cosmetics industry in achieving environmental goals, focusing on the approaches implemented by companies in all the phases of a cosmetic product lifecycle and on new strategies that contribute to improving the sector’s performance.
Cosmetics play an important role in people’s everyday lives, serving practical purposes for personal care and hygiene and fulfilling aesthetic and cultural needs. They contribute to consumers’ image, self-confidence, and well-being. In recent years, manufacturing companies, scientific research and development (R&D) laboratories, and consumers have shared a growing interest in sustainable development within the cosmetics industry. This interest is fueled by the consumers increasing awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly products, as they actively seek sustainable alternatives that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Sustainability challenges are present throughout every phase of a cosmetic product’s life cycle. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of each phase is essential for developing strategies that actively promote sustainability within the sector. Upcycling has been gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry to reuse by-products and minimise waste. With increased consumer awareness about the environmental impact and the origins of cosmetic products, upcycling has emerged as a prominent trend. One of the primary concerns in this process is sustainable ingredient sourcing, which focuses on managing waste and by-products generated by the agro-food industries. These by-products often contain valuable bioactive compounds that can be utilised in the cosmetics industry. Developing strategies for recovering and valorising these compounds is vital for reducing waste and maximising the use of resources. Other sustainability approaches are explored in the subsequent phases, including strategies to optimise production, valorise post-consumer plastic waste, reduce the industry’s carbon footprint through innovative practices, such as carbon dioxide capture for fuel production during distribution, and educate consumers on sustainable consumption habits. This thesis explores the concept of sustainability, particularly the role of upcycling in the cosmetics industry in achieving environmental goals, focusing on the approaches implemented by companies in all the phases of a cosmetic product lifecycle and on new strategies that contribute to improving the sector’s performance.
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Trabalho Final de Mestrado Integrado, Ciências Farmacêuticas, 2023, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Farmácia.
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Cosmetic industry Sustainability Upcycling Circular economy Mestrado Integrado - 2023