Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics
In the UK, Celtic Renewables said that Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products.
Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol is derived entirely from locally sourced feedstocks, including whisky pot ale and rejected potatoes, at their biorefinery in Scotland.
Bettina Brierly, Chief Commercial Officer at Celtic Renewables, said, “The cosmetics sector faces an immense challenge reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Currently, fossil-based chemicals are used in a range of cosmetic applications, with everything from face creams to lip gloss including them as active ingredients in the manufacturing process.”
“By switching to bio-based alternatives, the emissions of these everyday cosmetics can be cut by up to 60%, without consumers having to change their purchasing habits and with very little impact on the manufacturing process,” she added.
Category: Fuels
