Eco-design in Cosmetics

What is eco-design? 

Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Overview of the principles of green chemistry
Ecotoxicology and biodegradability
Manufacturing a cosmetic product using eco-design principles
Trends in eco-design

Eco-designed packaging: What is its impact?

Concept of Ecotoxicology: Environmental Impact/Biodegradability

Information on eco-design: What tools are available? / Impact assessment. Recyclability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials, formulations, ecotoxicology).

Students will be presented with a scenario.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

Developing new cosmetic formulations with a focus on sustainability: considering raw materials from source to application.

To inform and raise awareness among students about the selection of raw materials as well as processes for the development of sustainable products. 

Raise awareness about the difference between a sustainable product and a natural product. 

Understand the standards, protocols, and laws related to eco-design as applied to the cosmetics and wellness industries.

Expertise in Cosmetics R&D

Comprehensive Continuous Monitoring

 Courses taught by industry professionals and faculty members specializing in the relevant field. This module may be supplemented by lectures.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/