Travel minis may seem like a small luxury, but their impact on the planet is anything but tiny. Every year, billions of these single-use plastic bottles are produced, used, and discarded – contributing to a staggering waste problem. So why do they still exist?

In this episode, Formula Botanica CEO and Green Beauty Conversations host Lorraine Dallmeier uncovers the ethical dilemma of travel minis. She explores the hospitality industry’s reliance on them, the challenges of replacing them with sustainable alternatives, and whether luxury and sustainability can truly coexist.

With some hotels and regions already banning plastic minis, is it time for the beauty and travel industries to rethink their approach? And as consumers, how can we push for change? Tune in to find out!

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Travelling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but have you ever thought about the environmental impact of your beauty routine when you're on the move?

From single-use hotel toiletries to travel minis and confiscated airport cosmetics, travel beauty waste is a massive issue – and few people are talking about it.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist and CEO of Formula Botanica, is joined by Andrea Endres, a beauty and travel sustainability expert.

Together, they unpack the staggering amount of waste generated by travel beauty and explore practical solutions. Tune in now!

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Is luxury beauty finally moving away from excess?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, explores how minimalism is redefining premium beauty.

Consumers are no longer impressed by overcomplicated routines and excessive packaging. Instead, they’re demanding high-performance, multifunctional products that deliver results without the waste. 

But is the beauty industry keeping up with this shift, or is it still clinging to outdated ideas of luxury? Find out in this episode!

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What if your beauty routine was part of the problem – and the solution?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, speaks with Sira Naidu, co-founder of Disruptor London, a bold brand redefining beauty norms with innovative, multi-tasking solid formulations.

Disruptor London is tackling overconsumption, plastic waste, and water scarcity while delivering high-performance hair and skincare solutions.

Listen now to hear how Disruptor London is redefining sustainable beauty and why solid beauty could be the future of beauty.

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Have you ever stopped to wonder about the story behind your beauty products and their ingredients? Most of us don’t think twice when picking up a product off the shelf, but what if we did?

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – dives into the untold stories behind your beauty ingredients.

Tune in now to hear why transparency and ethical supply chains matter, and how you can help set new standards for the beauty industry.

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Have you ever stopped to consider where the ingredients in your beauty products come from? Behind every bottle of oil or jar of cream lies a story – one that often goes untold.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica – is joined by Chloé Vallée, co-founder of Primegreen, a social enterprise transforming how the beauty industry sources its ingredients.

Tune in now to learn about the social and environmental impact of sustainable farming for ingredients like moringa, the challenges and rewards of working with local growers, and how telling stories can inspire change across the beauty industry.

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When was the last time you read a beauty brand’s sustainability report? If your answer is "never," you’re not alone.

Sustainability reports are often buried on company websites, obscured by glossy marketing materials that feel more like a promotional brochure than a genuine disclosure of progress.

But what if you could look behind the curtain and examine what these brands are really doing for the planet? Now you can.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, dives deep into the truth behind beauty brand sustainability reports. Tune in now.

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Can a beauty brand grow, innovate, and achieve international success without compromising its core values?

That’s the question Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, asks in this week's episode of Green Beauty Conversations.

Lorraine is joined by Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty. Together, they explore how Laura built a globally successful beauty brand while staying true to its sustainability and ethical values.

Whether you're an indie entrepreneur or simply passionate about the beauty industry, this episode is for you.

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Imagine starting a beauty brand with no financial backing, formal training, or industry guidance—armed only with determination and a dream. This is the story of Elizabeth Arden, who transformed her kitchen-made creams into one of the most iconic beauty empires of all time. But it’s also the story of so many modern-day indie beauty entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica explores the parallels between Elizabeth Arden’s legacy and today’s indie beauty movement.

Tune in now to discover 8 powerful lessons every indie beauty entrepreneur needs to know to build a purpose-driven, impactful brand.

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Elizabeth Arden is one of the most iconic figures in the beauty industry, known for building a global empire from modest beginnings. Her remarkable journey is a testament to vision, innovation, and determination—and surprisingly mirrors the path of many modern-day indie beauty entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica, sits down with Professor Stacy Cordery to explore the life of this pioneering entrepreneur.

Tune in now for an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss! And for a deeper dive into Elizabeth Arden's extraordinary story, make sure to grab a copy of Stacy's book, "Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire."

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