Small changes in product size & weight lead to lower carbon emissions.
We created Compact by Design to identify products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. With the removal of excess air and water, products require less packaging and become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.
Here are a few of the many ways products can qualify:
Black soap is an ancient cosmetic cleansing product from West Africa. It's made from the leaves of various plants and tree barks. Oils such as shea butter, palm oil and cocoa butter are added, and the mixture is hand blended by local women. The soap, also known as Ose Dudu, Alata and Anago, can be used on the face, body and hair. It has many therapeutic benefits.
