Here’s how you can recycle your perfume bottles and do your bit for the planet

The topic of sustainable beauty is more prevalent now than ever before. It’s no longer okay for brands to do the bare minimum to show they are actively doing their bit for the planet, customers want to know what’s in their beauty products, where it’s come from, and what brands are doing to help the environment –  and rightly so!  We hear lots about vegan beauty and cleaner skincare, but where does fragrance fall into the mix and can you shop sustainable scents? You’ll be pleased to know, you absolutely can!

If you’re looking to switch your scent to one that satisfies your eco-beauty ethos, take a look at some of the criteria of sustainability to look out for and the brands, available at The Perfume Shop, who are doing their bit to support conscious beauty. 

REUSE

Aside from the scent itself, one of the best things about perfume is the beautiful bottle it comes in. So when it runs out, instead of throwing away the bottle, why not try upcycling it into something new? For three creative ideas on how to give your empty perfume bottle a new lease of life, check out our upcycling article here. 

RECYCLE 

When we recycle bottles and paper, we’re helping to control the natural environment in a positive way. Look out for brands, such as our very own The Perfume Edit, who state their packaging is 100% recyclable to make it easier for you to do your bit for the planet.

REFILL

Finally, the last sustainable option in this section is to invest in a refillable perfume. Refillable scents are a great way to eliminate unnecessary waste, plus you will not have to get rid of a beautiful flacon from your dressing table!

At The Perfume Shop, we offer a great range of his and her scents that are available in refillable options from the classic Coco Mademoiselle by Chanelto Terre d’Hermes by Hermes. If a contemporary floral fragrance is more your thing then My Way by Armani is the one for you and for a mouth-watering blend of gourmand notes, add Angel by MUGLER to your eco-friendly list!

But it doesn’t stop there! Check out these planet-positive scents: 

CHECK OUT CLEANER FORMULAS

The skincare and makeup industry are awash with vegan, cruelty-free and non-toxic formulas with the ‘clean beauty’ trend a certified staple amongst beauty lovers. Now, the same can be said about fragrance with brands formulating scents that have minimal impact on the planet. The collection from Keirin NYC is made from 100% natural, vegan, and socially conscious ingredients so you can be sure that every spray is squeaky clean. While our very own The Perfume Edit and ME. ranges are created with vegan, cruelty-free formulas and come in recyclable bottles and packaging too!