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CLEAN
AND GREEN
Stephenson is reducing plastic consumption , one soap bar at a time
Imagine your bathroom and consider all the personal care products you own . From shower gel and shampoo to shaving cream and moisturizer , they ’ re probably all in plastic bottles . But what if we could ditch all that plastic , and use solid , plastic-free products instead ?
Consumer expectations are higher than ever . They are looking at brands to lead the way for a more sustainable future . The last few years were challenging for brands and manufacturers from the scrutiny of ‘ greenwashing ’ claims damaging their brand reputation and sales . Some major personal care brands turned to Stephenson for help with more solid format personal care products to increase the sustainable credentials of their product portfolio .
This is not the first time the industrial chemical sector has massively shifted . Stephenson , a chemical supplier based in the UK , has been passionately eliminating plastics and addressing sustainable ingredient sourcing from consumer supply chains since the 1990s , with a new vision for a better future with solid format personal care for all . “ Soap bars were once the key item in any bathroom , but their popularity declined as convenient liquid products emerged and traditional soap bars then became a premium product ,” begins Jamie Bentley , CEO of Stephenson . “ There was still one problem though ; while soap as a chemical is suitable for washing your hands and body , it was less suitable for gentle cleansing on face and hair .”
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