22 Oct 2019 --- It is more important than ever that the cosmetics industry strives toward being environmentally friendly, with sustainability ultimately spearheading what should influence all choices in the field. This was the primary takeaway from the inaugural Cosmetics Business Packaging Live conference in Barcelona last week (October 8-9). Plastics are a particular point of contention, although innovative materials that could be viable substitutes are an exciting prospect for the industry and could arguably reduce threats to public health and the environment.