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Sep 2024
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EP231. Is the beauty industry failing bi...

FORMULA BOTANICA
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In this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, teams up with Dr. Sally Gouldstone, a visionary botanist and founder of Seilich, to unravel the intricate relationship between the beauty industry and biodiversity.

Get ready to be inspired as Dr Gouldstone exposes the beauty industry’s hidden impacts on ecosystems and reveals how brands can pivot from being part of the problem to becoming champions of biodiversity. 

Join Lorraine as she challenges the status quo, uncovering the secrets to making beauty products that not only minimise harm but actively contribute to the planet's wellbeing.

 

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Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

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