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Home » Musings » Doing their bit for the Earth : Eco efforts by L’Occitane, Kiehl’s, REN Skincare, MAC Cosmetics, Estee Lauder Group

Doing their bit for the Earth : Eco efforts by L’Occitane, Kiehl’s, REN Skincare, MAC Cosmetics, Estee Lauder Group

July 3, 2010 Paris B 6 Comments

Happy Saturday Ladies!

I was clearing out my stuff and came across some empty or near empty containers I was going to send to be recycled so I thought I’d quickly tell you about some recycling drives I’ve come across recently.

I don’t like the tags that accompany months or days like “Earth Day” or “Earth Hour” or “Go Green Month”. Wait… I’m not sure if the last one exists – it might be encouraging you to turn into the Incredible Hulk – who knows *shrug*

But I do appreciate the effort taken by some companies in being a bit more eco-friendly or in encouraging people to pause and think about the environment. Here are just a few I’ve run across lately.

L’Occitane – 1st Eco-friendly boutique at MidValley Megamall

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The new concept store is more earth friendly by reducing the use of energy, water and using recyclable furniture & props. The use of FSC-certified (forest stewardship council) wood, silicone-free paint, water-based varnish and energy saving electrical equipment enables the store to save up to 40% electrical consumption. Oh and L’Occitane does refill packaging for selected items which is friendly on the pocket too!

Kiehl’s – Recycling Drive for empty bottles

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I’m taking back 4 empty bottles to Kiehl’s to be recycled (I hope that means reprocessed and not refilled LOL!) and I’m told that I’ll receive a deluxe sample product as a thank you. You get product samples with every 4 full size products brought in, so be sure to hold onto the recycling card they give you! Tip: Hair and Body products finish up faster 😛

REN Skincare – Recycling Drive for empty bottles

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REN Skincare is quite new to the recycling drive, but aren’t lagging. From July-August 2010, bring an empty REN Skincare bottle to any REN counter and receive a free REN cloth recycle bag! Best part is you can bring empty bottles or containers from other brands too and receive 2 REN Skincare samples for your effort (not the bag). I really like the REN bag – its cloth and sturdy and very practical 🙂

MAC Cosmetics – Back 2 Mac Free lipstick for 6 plastic products

Most MAC fans will be familiar with the Back 2 Mac programme. Why do you think people depot their MAC eyeshadows?! 😉 It makes it so much easier to collect your 6 plastic items and get a free lipstick. I bet many MAC fans have never had to acutally BUY a MAC lipstick 😛

Oh and you’ve seen me mention the Estee Lauder Group of Companies’ effort to plant a mangrove tree before this. Go save the fireflies. Go!

As I have said above, these are a few companies I’ve run across recently with an environmental drive. I’m sure there are lots more – please feel free to share the ones you know of below 😀

Now I’m getting back to clearing up the messy abode of mine before heading out for lunch with a friend and then over to my parents to spend some time with them 🙂

Happy weekend ladies!

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Isabel says

    July 3, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Origins has a recycling program too where you can bring empties from other brands and put it into their recycling bin. The downside is that this service is only available at certain Origins outlets, not all. Also, if you return 5 Origins empties, you get 3 free samples but sadly they’re 2ml sachet samples…or at least that was what I was given. Origins is rather stingy when it comes to samples unfortunately.

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  2. Jen says

    July 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    Is the back 2 mac program available in malaysia? i thought its only available in singapore….hrrrmmm

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    • ParisB says

      July 3, 2010 at 6:33 pm

      Yes it is – always has as far as I know

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    • bubbles says

      July 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm

      yeap it’s available 🙂 you can even exchange for limited edition lipstick 😀

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  3. Shyra says

    July 3, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    Paris, I think Burt’s Bee has a recycle program too. We can give them our empty bottles of their product on every 31st and we can get a 20% discount on our next purchase. I’m not too sure if my info is 100% accurate. Maybe if anyone knows can help to clarify on this?

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    • Lorraine says

      July 4, 2010 at 12:03 am

      Its a 30% discount. 🙂

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