The green boom: How sustainability became big business for Irish brands
Switch from liquid soap to a bar, and put away the glitter Irish businesses share their sustainability tips
John Murray and Simon Jackson of Modern Botany, at home in Lowertown, Schull, West Cork. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision
Sat, 08 May, 2021 - 08:04
Denise O’Donoghue
Last month, an announcement from two major Irish retailers was met with widespread praise for their stance on sustainability. Brown Thomas and Arnotts removed all plastic-based cosmetic glitter products for sale across their beauty halls and websites as part of their ‘Positive Change’ sustainability programme.