It’s Earth Day in the year 2040—the world transformed into a utopia of zero-waste, where every package dissolves into the environment, leaving no trace of pollution. The air is fresher, the rivers clearer, and the streets are free from the clutter of single-use plastics. Companies across the globe have embraced this revolution, investing in technologies designed for biodegradability. Consumers no longer worry about their carbon footprint when shopping but instead, marvel at how they help the planet heal.

Sustainable living has become an increasingly vital concept in today’s world as we learn to navigate environmental challenges and become more aware of the depletion of finite resources. The 5 Rs of sustainable living provide a valuable framework for individuals and communities to reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing their quality of life. 

Most people can agree that helping the environment is a process that can take time. People must take action to preserve resources like clean air, water, and wildlife for future generations, but where can they start?

As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the cosmetics industry is experiencing a renaissance in terms of packaging. With a heightened focus on hygiene and safety, the demand for packaging that is not only functional but also visually appealing has skyrocketed.

In this blog post, we'll explore how cosmetics packaging shines post-COVID and the trends driving this evolution.

There's no denying that the beauty of our natural environment is unparalleled. Golden Arrow recently celebrated World Water Day, International Day of Forests, and National Panda Day on social media, amongst many other fascinating observance days that advocate for sustainable management, biodiversity conservation, and renewable energy.

Sustainable beauty products are making an impact on the future of the planet. “The global beauty and personal care industry is expected to grow by nearly 6% annually through 2026,” according to a report by THG Ingenuity. With more beauty and personal care brands shifting toward sustainable production, they will help in reducing the usage of chemicals and harm to the environment while fostering high-quality, natural, and raw-ingredient products.

Humans need plants for survival, but we also need them for their basis in the long-term health and sustainability of our environmental systems. Plants improve the environment in many ways, like releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, absorbing carbon dioxide, providing nutrients to animals, and regulating the water cycle — all things we need to sustain life on Earth.

The topic of sustainability and making conscious decisions to help protect our environment has been in the news and on our minds. The pandemic made it clear that the process of how our food gets from farms to tables can be improved in an eco-friendly way.

Choosing sustainable packaging is one way to start those improvements. Recent research studies show that most consumers would like to see more options for sustainable packaging regardless of cost.

A world without bees would not be as sweet. Honey, wax, propolis, royal jelly, pollen, and even bee venom would not exist in the place we call home. Today, on World Bee Day, we celebrate and honor the tiny, but mighty workers who help to improve our environment and acknowledge how important it is to ensure they stay alive.