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20 pledges for 2020: How to recycle non-recyclable beauty products

Truly ethical and sustainable beauty brands aren't easy to find. Can Jessica Jones go a whole year without using anything else? From body scrub to hand cream, choose toiletries with ethically sourced ingredients Zero waste products might be the future of clean beauty but they have yet to reach the mainstream. The lack of accessibility and convenience when purchasing zero waste items means that it is significantly easier to just buy non-recyclable products.   When switching to sustainable beauty I found that I had many products which I needed to use up before searching for better alternatives. These were mostly half used makeup items in non-recyclable packaging, often with different parts and materials such as a mascara wand or a foundation pump, which makes it impossible to recycle them in local council bins.   Introducing TerraCycle.   TerraCycle is a recycling scheme for waste that cannot easily be recycled. Founded by Tom Szaky in 2001, who was then a student, the concept is simple: free recycling programmes are funded by worldwide brands, manufacturers and retailers in order to allow us to collect and recycle our hard-to-recycle waste. All you have to do is pick the programmes you want to use, collect waste in your home, school, office or organisation, download a free shipping label and finally, send your waste in to be recycled. Points are earned and can be exchanged for rewards for your school or a non-profit. Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle(TerraCycle)   Since it was established, TerraCycle has rapidly become a global leader in recycling and to date, over 202 million people in 21 countries have collected billions of pieces of waste, raising more than 44 million dollars for charities all over the world.   TerraCycle is not just for makeup and personal care products; there are programmes designed for almost every kind of waste from bread bags and empty medicine packets to childrens’ toys and disposable gloves. The ones I was most interested in were the Garnier personal care and beauty recycling programme and the Maybelline makeup recycling programme.   Although the names suggest that only Garnier and Maybelline products can be recycled, they actually accept waste from all brands. The Garnier programme allows waste to be sent in however the Maybelline programme works slightly differently, yet is still free and easy. All you have to do is find your closest store through their maps and drop off your empty (clean) packaging to be recycled.   Once your empty waste has been received it is sorted by material type, shredded and pressed into plastic pellets, which can then be reused for various new plastic products. Recycling waste earns points that are redeemed as financial donations so the more waste that is recycled, the more that is donated to various charities such as Mind. Beauty brands such as Weleda, Baylis & Harding and Colgate also have their own individual recycling schemes.   TerraCycle is a revolutionary way of recycling, reusing and upcycling waste to prevent it being incinerated, which produces huge amounts of pollution, or landfilled, which generates the high levels of methane gas and CO2 that contribute to global warming. Waste is redirected from a linear system with a finite end to a circular one, which keeps it flowing in our economy.

NIOD multi-molecular hyaluronic complex VS The ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% + B% I Cheap or expensive?

Hyaluronic acid is one of the hyped-up moisture injecting ingredients in the beauty world that is making its round of being one of the star products for trends.  I’ve been seeing more and more hyaluronic acid toners these days in the K-beauty world, but one hyaluronic acid product I cannot pass up are the two from Deciem under the brands the Ordinary and NIOD.   I’ve been a fan of Deciem’s philosophy for a couple of years now, yes even this K-beauty snob can jump back out to the Western world once in a while.  They sent me both products to try out and NIOD’s multi-molecular hyaluronic complex was one of the three NIOD products I got introduced to.  Knowing the Ordinary has their own affordable hyaluronic acid option, I knew I had to pit these two together and see which one is the more effective one.  So let’s get into the review and compare the two!
Full name of product: NIOD multi-molecular hyaluronic complex Limited edition/ Permanent?: Permanent   Description of product: “MMHC2 is the second generation of MMHC. The formula offers a multi-dimensional approach to topical hyaluronic supplementation by combining 15 forms of hyaluronic compounds, hyaluronic precursors and hyaluronic support technology in a peptide-charged delivery system. It offers water-based hydration and helps skin surface look plump, elastic, comfortable, and uniform.   Amongst the 15 hyaluronic compounds is an extremely rare direct form of hyaluronic acid. Almost universally in the world of beauty, the term “hyaluronic acid” is used loosely to refer to “sodium hyaluronate” which is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. When brands refer to “hyaluronic acid” in their information and marketing materials, in almost every case the reference is to forms of “sodium hyaluronate” which appears in the ingredient listing of the products. While several sodium salt forms of hyaluronic acid are included in MMHC2, the formula also includes 1.0% direct hyaluronic acid which appears as “hyaluronic acid” in the ingredient listing. This inclusion is exceptionally rare for a broad range of formulation and commercial reasons. Direct hyaluronic acid offers pro-repair support far beyond basic water hydration that sodium hyaluronate offers, resulting in improvements to the elastic appearance and the general healthy look of skin.   The formula also contains a hyaluronic support system of adaptogenic water-starved clary sage flavonoids, phenylethanoid glycosides from narrow leaf plantain and several dermal amino acids. This complex system acts as a non-clogging, water-protective barrier to optimize the function of hyaluronic compounds and help support dermal water retention.   -Direct Form Hyaluronic Acid (MMHC2)The rare and direct form of hyaluronic acid, not in the commonly-available sodium salt form (known as sodium hyaluronate), this very active raw form of HA offers pro-repair support for healthy-looking skin with improved elastic appearance. -Enzyme-Reacted Glucosamine Amide HA Pre-Cursor (Rapid Reaction)Highly complex compound is derived by enzymatic phosphorylation of N-acetyl-glucosamine through a green chemistry process. -Bio-Yeast HA Pre-Cursor (Moderate Term Reaction)Contains oligomers of acetylated glucuronic acids derived from fermentation. -Novel HA Pre-Cursor Peptide Complex (Sustained Reaction)World’s first peptide complex that is pro-decorin and pro-lumican. -Marine Hyaluronic Complex of Exopolysaccharides (MMHC2)Derived through fermentation of marine genus Pseudoaltermonas sp., sustainably sourced from Brittany, this complex supports water content of tissues in exposure to temperature variations. -Tamarind-Derived Hyaluronic ComplexVegetable-derived parallel to the body’s own hyaluronic acid offers hydration in the short-term while promoting elastic-looking skin with continued use. -Mushroom-Derived Hyaluronic ComplexFungi-derived parallel to the body’s own hyaluronic acid offers 400% more surface hydration than hyaluronic acid (which already attracts 1,000 times its weight in water) but without the strong water affinity that can prevent penetration of water-bound technologies. -Locust-Bean-Derived Hyaluronic ComplexA higher-weight saccharide from the locust bean offers non-tacky, weightless surface hydration immediately upon application and encourages skin surface to attract atmospheric water more readily. -Hyaluronic Acid CrosspolymerA unique cross-linked non-animal form of hyaluronic acid that delivers water and water-soluble actives through its nonequilibrium gel structure, helping to maintain water content with continued use. Complex delivery of water-bound content through this system allows for smaller-sized technologies to remain effective topically even in the presence of (high-molecular-weight) hyaluronic acid that ordinarily actually impairs absorption. -Very-Low-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic ComplexA hyaluronic complex in near-impossible molecular weight for lasting hydration with continued use in a form never before associated with hyaluronic acid. -Hydrolyzed (Low-Molecular-Weight) Hyaluronic ComplexOffers lasting comfort and hydration for the skin with continued use. -Mid-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic ComplexOffers short-term comfort and hydration. -Fermentation-Derived (High-Molecular-Weight) Hyaluronic AcidHighly-purified fermentation-derived hyaluronic acid offers superb surface hydration and comfort while helping to prevent moisture loss. -Hyaluronic Acid ButyrateUnique anfipatic complex from a reaction of butyric acid and hyaluronan helps support epidermic barriers to improve signs of cutaneous wellness. -Hyaluronic Support System of Adaptogenic Water-Starved Clary Sage Flavonoids, Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Narrow Leaf Plantain and Dermal Amino Acids (MMHC2)Acts as a non-clogging water-protective barrier to optimize the function of hyaluronic compounds and help support dermal water retention.   Alcohol free, oil free, silicone free, nut free, vegan, cruelty free.”   Price: $35 USD for 15 mL $60 USD for 30 mL Amount of product: 15 mL or 30 mL (I have the 30 mL version) Duration before expiration: 6 months after opening Country of Manufacture: Made in Canada   Animal testing?: Deciem as a whole does not test on animals nor do they have brick and mortar stores in China.  They do sell to mainland China through cross-border operations to avoid animal testing practices.  They are also cruelty-free and have a certified Leaping Bunny stamp.   Where to buy: Deciem Amazon Cultbeauty Beautybay   Ingredients: Butyroyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, PCA, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Algae Extract, Sodium Salicylate, Lecithin, Polyglucuronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Citric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Ethoxydiglycol, Propyl Gallate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. NIOD multi-molecular hyaluronic complex review When I first got this, I was kind of a silly person and could not figure out how to open the box.  The cardboard box it comes in is so lux and heavy-duty, I’m definitely going to try to reuse this somehow.  Maybe if I collect enough of this size, I can stick it all together and make me a cute little stationery cabinet!!  Yes, it is THAT heavy duty!  Reduce, reuse and recycle guys 
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The Life Cycle Of Trash: Where Garbage Goes And How Long It Takes To Decompose

Breaking Down the Trash Life Cycle

Decomposing in a Landfill

  If you toss something in your regular garbage can, it will eventually end up in the landfill. This means if you accidentally throw recyclable materials in, they won’t be separated out. There are different types of landfills, but most residential waste ends up at the municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill. This is the typical image that comes to mind when you think of a landfill site.   Kevin Gaxiola with Orange County Waste & Recycling says the following steps occur when trash is brought to the OC landfills:             Step 1: Waste trucks drive to the active fill area where an orchestrated operation of disposal takes place.           Step 2: Waste inspectors look through loads to ensure no hazardous waste or unacceptable items are buried.           Step 3: Trucks are directed to specific locations at the fill area to ensure the greatest compaction possible.           Step 4: Once the trash is unloaded, heavy equipment operators push the trash into place and compact it.           Step 5: The landfill is covered with soil or tarps at the end of the day.   Modern landfills have layers to ensure environmental safety, including a liner with a drainage system, gas collection system and a layer for trash. When the landfill is full, the trash is contained by creating a barrier of compacted clay and synthetic material. Then, topsoil is added. What was once a landfill can now become a park, a waste-to-energy project site or a wildlife habitat.   Gaxiola says landfill space is finite, making it a valuable resource. He says it’s likely that there will never be another site constructed in Orange County, California, which is probably the case for many places across the country.

Burning at a Resource Recovery Plant

  Some cities send MSW to a resource recovery plant instead of the landfill. Resource recovery plants are highly engineered facilities that burn trash. These plants use a controlled burn process and closely monitor the byproduct. The emissions go through a series of processes that “clean” them to make them safe enough to emit into the atmosphere. According to Steven Joseph with Winters Bros Waste Systems, the decision to send trash to the landfill or a resource recovery plant can be driven by economics. The more cost-effective rate for disposal drives the flow of trash into their facilities.

Sorting at a Materials Recovery Facility

  While most waste in landfills take several to hundreds of years to decompose, recyclable items like paper and plastic, or even things like electronics and clothes, can be remade into new products. This is more beneficial to the environment than letting them rot and create greenhouse gases or using up valuable materials to create net-new products. If you properly separate and recycle things like soda cans and junk mail from your other trash, you likely throw it all into one bin. This is called single-stream recycling. All the items in your single-stream recycling can go to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where each type of material – plastic bottles, paper, cans, etc. – is separated. Once categorized, they’re shipped to a recycling facility and processed into new material. Then, the new material goes to a manufacturing facility where it can be made into another product that you buy, and the cycle continues.

Reusing Construction & Demolition Materials

  Most construction materials, like concrete, wood and asphalt shingles, can be recycled at a local construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility. These centers use a series of belts and sorting systems that automatically sift through materials in addition to a hand-picking process. Once sorted, they are sent to other facilities that turn them into new materials to be used again.   Research options in your area to see which debris are accepted. In some cases, you may have an easier time finding facilities that accept specific material types as opposed to taking them all to the same place.   Here are some examples of what different building materials can be recycled into:  
  • Asphalt & Concrete → New asphalt and concrete products
  • Wood → Furniture, mulch and compost
  • Rubber shingles → Tires and playground surfaces

Repurposing Organic Waste

  Even organic waste, like food scraps and landscaping debris, can be recycled. Food waste can be composted or used as a renewable energy source.  

Composting Food Waste

  Rotting food releases methane, a greenhouse gas and top contributor to climate change. Composting has become an increasingly popular solution to divert food waste from the landfill to prevent methane buildup and instead reuse it to fuel gardens and other green spaces. This process, which can take months, involves breaking materials down into humus, the organic compound of soil. Compost is rich in nutrients and can be used for landscaping, horticulture and agriculture. One option is to compost at home and create a compost pile either in your yard or in a closed bin. Then, you can use the organic material created in the pile to help your garden flourish. If you don’t want to do the work yourself, see if your city offers a curbside composting program. If so, you’ll receive a sealed pail to fill with food scraps throughout the week. Then, you put the pail out with your other trash bins on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, and your food scraps will make their way to a local composting facility. Some cities will even return the organic material once the composting process is complete so you can use it in your yard.

Using Food for Anaerobic Digestion

  The anaerobic digestion process uses bacteria to break down food waste. As this happens, methane is released, captured and generated into energy, like electricity and heat. The next time you throw something away, think about where it’s going and how long it will be there. Can it be reused in some way? Is there a way to divert it from the landfill? Your decision could save the environment and valuable landfill space.   Joseph backs up this claim. He says land is finite, and with urban sprawl, the waste industry and communities across the nation are constantly having to find better ways to handle trash. Mark Lichtenstein with the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry says while recycling is a better option than sending trash to the landfill, it’s still a solution we’ve created to handle waste. He says the concept of waste is a human-created construct, so we create solutions to get rid of it. But there really isn’t such a thing as “away,” so we need to focus on keeping materials out of the waste stream. If you’re not sure where to start, take small steps to reduce your waste at home. Learn which items you regularly use can be recycled or try to find biodegradable alternatives. Do your best to reuse items or buy things second-hand to prevent creating further waste.

20 pledges for 2020: How to recycle non-recyclable beauty products

From body scrub to hand cream, choose toiletries with ethically sourced&nbsp;ingredients Zero waste products might be the future of clean beauty but they have yet to reach the mainstream. The lack of accessibility and convenience when purchasing zero waste items means that it is significantly easier to just buy non-recyclable products. When switching to sustainable beauty I found that I had many products which I needed to use up before searching for better alternatives. These were mostly half used makeup items in non-recyclable packaging, often with different parts and materials such as a mascara wand or a foundation pump, which makes it impossible to recycle them in local council bins. Introducing TerraCycle. TerraCycle is a recycling scheme for waste that cannot easily be recycled. Founded by Tom Szaky in 2001, who was then a student, the concept is simple: free recycling programmes are funded by worldwide brands, manufacturers and retailers in order to allow us to collect and recycle our hard-to-recycle waste. All you have to do is pick the programmes you want to use, collect waste in your home, school, office or organisation, download a free shipping label and finally, send your waste in to be recycled. Points are earned and can be exchanged for rewards for your school or a non-profit. Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle(TerraCycle) Since it was established, TerraCycle has rapidly become a global leader in recycling and to date, over 202 million people in 21 countries have collected billions of pieces of waste, raising more than 44 million dollars for charities all over the world. TerraCycle is not just for makeup and personal care products; there are programmes designed for almost every kind of waste from bread bags and empty medicine packets to childrens’ toys and disposable gloves. The ones I was most interested in were the Garnier personal care and beauty recycling programme and the Maybelline makeup recycling programme. Although the names suggest that only Garnier and Maybelline products can be recycled, they actually accept waste from all brands. The Garnier programme allows waste to be sent in however the Maybelline programme works slightly differently, yet is still free and easy. All you have to do is find your closest store through their maps and drop off your empty (clean) packaging to be recycled. Once your empty waste has been received it is sorted by material type, shredded and pressed into plastic pellets, which can then be reused for various new plastic products. Recycling waste earns points that are redeemed as financial donations so the more waste that is recycled, the more that is donated to various charities such as Mind. Beauty brands such as Weleda, Baylis & Harding and Colgate also have their own individual recycling schemes. TerraCycle is a revolutionary way of recycling, reusing and upcycling waste to prevent it being incinerated, which produces huge amounts of pollution, or landfilled, which generates the high levels of methane gas and CO2 that contribute to global warming. Waste is redirected from a linear system with a finite end to a circular one, which keeps it flowing in our economy.

How TerraCycle is making an impact on waste management during COVID-19

TerraCycle is a company built on the goal of "eliminating the idea of waste" by making that which is non-recyclable, recyclable. From coffee pods and pet food bags, to cigarette butts and PPE, TerraCycle collects and recycles a wide range of waste types.
Partnering with both individual consumers and major corporations, the company's Zero Waste Box system allows consumers to fill a themed collection box with otherwise hard-to-recycle used materials and packaging in a convenient retail location, and send it back to TerraCycle via a prepaid return label. This previously non-recyclable waste is then processed to recover its value - whether through refurbishment and reuse, up-cycling or recycling.

Building a More Sustainable Tomorrow, One Block at a Time

Here are some ways to connect with young ones about building a greener future through reuse and recycling.

Buy Durable

Think about the toys you grew up with. What were they made of? Do you ever see them at yard and garage sales, or on shelves at thrift stores? The quality of MEGA™ brand toys by Mattel, for example, have not changed since its inception in the 1980s and are designed to be durable and built to last — passed down, even. Next time your child asks for a new toy, consider this: Is this toy likely to be quickly forgotten? After they’ve grown out of it, will another child be able to enjoy it? When you do buy, buy durable and buy timeless, and talk your child through why. Having a conversation outside a simple yes/no can help children understand the power of their decisions at the store. This influences their habits and results in good choices for years to come.

‘By our community, for our community’

THE BUILDERS: Hasbro Children’s Hospital marked a milestone in its ongoing renovations with the completion of the new Balise Healing Garden and a reimagined playground. Construction of the garden and playground were led by Cranston-based Pariseault Builders. Members of the Pariseault Builders team include, from left, Brian Casey, president; Caleb Messier, senior project manager; Dan Buttner, project manager; Tom Rezendes, senior vice president; and Kyle Lloyd, vice president.
Hasbro Children’s Hospital recently announced a milestone in its ongoing renovations with the completion of the new Balise Healing Garden and a completely reimagined playground. The space was made possible by donor support of a special fund-a-need opportunity, and with generous gifts to the Every Child, Every Day campaign – the $35 million effort funding the hospital’s modernization projects. “This is a very special project. We know there’s a correlation between spending time outside and the healing journey for children, and that a place for respite brings normalcy to a child’s hospital stay,” said Timothy J. Babineau, MD, President and CEO of Lifespan. “We are beyond thankful to Jeb Balise, his family, and all of our incredible supporters whose generous philanthropy made this transformation a reality. Hasbro Children’s has truly been built by our community, for our community.” Located outside the lower level of the hospital and nearby the ambulatory and primary care clinics, the Balise Healing Garden and conjoined playground are 29,000 square feet, a footprint 20 percent larger than it was previously. Entering the area, patients and families are greeted by a teaching garden that features raised beds, each housing vegetables and herbs according to their colors and characteristics. Adjacent to the garden and an important element of the area is a completely re-worked Healing Arts Theatre. It features a triple tier of stadium-style benches made from teak wood, facing a performance area with a variety of chimes and drums for patients to play and use to express themselves. The space is of particular significance for behavioral health patients and the hospital’s Healing Arts Program, which is integral to patient care and helping children cope with illness or injury. “Balise Auto and the Balise Family are proud to partner with Hasbro Children’s Hospital in the creation of the Balise Healing Garden,” said Jeb Balise, owner and CEO of Balise Auto. “It is our hope that this peaceful space brings comfort and healing to children for years to come.” A short distance away is all-new playground equipment, including various swings, a play hut, and a climb-on structure with a wheelchair accessible slide. Built upon a special cushioned foam base for safety, the playground equipment is constructed from recycled materials, including oral care products and packaging that resulted from a recycling initiative led by CVS Pharmacy, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Starlight Children’s Foundation, and TerraCycle. The recycling program called upon people nationwide to recycle their oral care products and packaging to help their state win a playground for a children’s pediatric facility. For three months in 2019, CVS Pharmacy customers in Rhode Island recycled more toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and floss containers than any other state in the country, and Hasbro Children’s Hospital was awarded the grand prize. The new playground was then complemented by the addition of picnic tables, benches and chairs, and walking paths. At its far end is a basketball area with an adjustable height hoop. “We were able to help build this wonderful playground for families at Hasbro Children’s Hospital while incentivizing recycling among our CVS Pharmacy customers,” said Eileen Howard Boone, SVP of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy and chief sustainability officer at CVS Health.  “It’s a win-win for everyone involved, most importantly the countless children who will enjoy the playground for years to come.” The Balise Healing Garden and the playground were completed in late September, allowing for limited numbers of patients and families to enjoy the space while also following current health and safety guidelines. The area is cleaned regularly, and informational signs regarding COVID-19 and sanitizer stations are placed throughout. Construction of the project was led by Cranston-based Pariseault Builders. “Lifespan and Hasbro Children’s have been tremendous partners over the years. We take great pride in helping those who help others and this outdoor space immediately became important to all of us,” said Brian Casey, president of Pariseault Builders. “This is more than just a beautiful outdoor area – it is healing space where care and kindness comes together with fun so patients can be kids. We’re proud to have been a part of rejuvenating this area to turn it into the bright and welcoming space it is today.” Along with donors to the hospital’s special fund-a-need, Balise Auto and Balise Subaru, and partners CVS Pharmacy, Colgate, Starlight Children’s Foundation, and TerraCycle, the project was supported generously by the Rhode Island Shriners, Deanna and Scott Donnelly, and Julie and Michael Mahoney.
Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, a part of the Lifespan health care system, is the premier pediatric facility for clinical care, research and education for Rhode Island and surrounding southeastern New England. A private, not-for-profit institution, it is the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital, the principal teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Hasbro Children’s Hospital is designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

20 pledges for 2020: How to recycle non-recyclable beauty products

Zero waste products might be the future of clean beauty but they have yet to reach the mainstream. The lack of accessibility and convenience when purchasing zero waste items means that it is significantly easier to just buy non-recyclable products.
When switching to sustainable beauty I found that I had many products which I needed to use up before searching for better alternatives. These were mostly half used makeup items in non-recyclable packaging, often with different parts and materials such as a mascara wand or a foundation pump, which makes it impossible to recycle them in local council bins.
Introducing TerraCycle.
TerraCycle is a recycling scheme for waste that cannot easily be recycled. Founded by Tom Szaky in 2001, who was then a student, the concept is simple: free recycling programmes are funded by worldwide brands, manufacturers and retailers in order to allow us to collect and recycle our hard-to-recycle waste. All you have to do is pick the programmes you want to use, collect waste in your home, school, office or organisation, download a free shipping label and finally, send your waste in to be recycled. Points are earned and can be exchanged for rewards for your school or a non-profit.

New, High-Tech Blue Light Serum Shields Skin from Hazards of Screen Time

Amethyst Skincare Launches Blue Light Anti-Aging Screen Protector with Proprietary Pixel X Complex and Time-Released Hyaluronic Acid

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) OCTOBER 20, 2020 The environmentally-driven skincare brand, Amethyst Skincare, is introducing its latest game changing product: Blue Light Anti-Aging Screen Protector at a time when, on average, nearly 60% of people are spending more than 6 hours a day on a digital device. This high tech, protective daily serum is designed to shield the skin from the deleterious effects of blue light exposure, which we are inevitably exposed to every day - between smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions – making this serum an essential daily must-have. The proprietary ingredient blend, Pixel X Complex, acts as a digital barrier for High Energy Visible Light (HEV) to reduce more than 70 percent of skin damage from blue light overexposure. Unlike other blue light serums, Amethyst’s Pixel X Complex works as a triple threat with time released micro-encapsulated hyaluronic acid (HA) and citrus stem cells to neutralize skin damage, hydrate the skin throughout the day and repair cellular damage. The micro-encapsulated hyaluronic acid also releases HA over a 24-hour period to increase hydration levels lost from blue light exposure, helping to plump and hydrate skin throughout the day, for one-time only application. The Blue Light Anti-Aging Screen Protector has also proven to lighten skin discolorations and dark spots by 72 percent, increase collagen production by 37 percent, and restore hydration levels to 97 percent. “Consumers have been heavily educated about the damage that UVA & UVB light, from sun exposure causes to their skin, but not as many people realize the significant damage that HEV and blue light can cause to the skin, at the molecular level, from their technology devices,” says Nicole Simpson, founder of Amethyst Skincare. “For as much time as we spend sitting in front of our computers and using our smartphones, our skin needs a protective shield against this damaging light that is absorbing it of the skin’s moisture. I am very proud of the technology in our Blue Light Anti-Aging Screen Protector and the barrier it creates for the skin.” Five days of exposure to blue light can have the same impact as spending 25 minutes in midday sun with no protection. Similar to UVA & UVB exposure, blue light can also cause oxidative damage to the skin. However, blue light penetrates the skin at a much deeper level, where collagen and elastin reside, contributing up to 90% of visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, brown spots and rough texture. The brand’s founder and beauty veteran, Nicole Simpson, perfected this serum using her extensive knowledge in skincare over the last 15 years. As a medical esthetician, biochemist, and former AVP of Global Education and Business Development at SkinCeuticals (L’Oreal) she has not only trained some of the world’s leading dermatologists, but she is science and research driven. About Amethyst Skincare: Amethyst Skincare is one of the first skin care lines created for the sole purpose of protecting the skin from the damaging effects of the environment. The collection of paraben, gluten and cruelty-free products focuses just as much on pinpointing how the skin responds to environmental factors and using potent ingredients and an innovative delivery system to protect the skin, as it does on being an environmentally sustainable beauty brand. Founder Nicole Simpson built the brand with more than 15 years of extensive knowledge, industry experience, and a science-driven background. Currently, more than 85 percent of beauty products are not recyclable. Amethyst Skincare is 100 percent recyclable through TerraCycle, created with waterless production with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2022, and is committed to supporting 4Ocean – an organization devoted to removing plastic from the world’s oceans. Consumers can feel confidant knowing that for every five Amethyst products sold, one pound of plastic is pulled out of the ocean. The Blue Light Anti-Aging Screen Protector retails for $125 USD and can be found at: skinbyamethyst.com   image.png