What does this brand sell?
Ben and Anna is a natural cosmetics brand founded by a couple passionate about eco-friendly living. Originating from Germany, they specialize in vegan and cruelty-free personal care products. Their product range includes deodorants, toothpastes, and shower tablets, all formulated with natural ingredients and packaged sustainably. They prioritize minimal waste, using materials like glass and FSC-certified paper. The brand emphasizes conscious consumerism, encouraging customers to adopt sustainable lifestyles. Ben and Anna’s products are free from harmful substances such as parabens and aluminum. They aim to provide effective, natural alternatives to conventional cosmetics. Their commitment extends to supporting environmental initiatives and promoting ethical product development.
“To provide high-quality, natural, and sustainable personal care products that minimize environmental impact and promote conscious consumerism”
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2021 Vegan Beauty Award – PETA
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Ben and Anna try to avoid plastic in their packaging as much as possible and generally keep secondary packaging to a minimum.
For example, the deodorants are packaged in paper tubes (FSC Certified) which can be recycled. Also have a thin coating of PLA fil (biodegradable). The cans are made of lightweight aluminum sheet, and the packaging of their Tabs series has the "OK to compost" certificate.
Toothpaste comes in glass packaging which is also recyclable.
Project Wings - Projects to make our world a better place - for example, building houses with plastic bottles and bags ("eco-bricks")
Ben and Anna try to avoid plastic in their packaging as much as possible and generally keep secondary packaging to a minimum.
For example, the deodorants are packaged in paper tubes (FSC Certified) which can be recycled. Also have a thin coating of PLA fil (biodegradable). The cans are made of lightweight aluminum sheet, and the packaging of their Tabs series has the "OK to compost" certificate.
Toothpaste comes in glass packaging which is also recyclable.
Project Wings - Projects to make our world a better place - for example, building houses with plastic bottles and bags ("eco-bricks")
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Germany
Lip balm = EUR 3.99
Conditioner bar = EUR 4.99
Shampoo flakes (for 400ml) = EUR 4.99
Deodorant tube = EUR 5.99
Deodorant cream = EUR 6.64
Toothpaste = EUR 6.99
Ben and Anna strive to minimize their carbon footprint through various initiatives. By optimizing packaging and utilizing recyclable materials, they reduce the energy required for production and transportation, thereby lowering associated CO2 emissions. They explicitly state that their efforts to minimize waste directly contribute to cutting harmful CO2 emissions, highlighting the interconnectedness of their sustainability goals. This holistic approach to environmental responsibility underscores their commitment to mitigating climate change.
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Recognizing the importance of water conservation, Ben and Anna have developed products designed to reduce water consumption. Notably, their shower tablets are formulated to minimize the water content compared to traditional liquid shower gels. This approach not only decreases the amount of water required during the product’s use but also reduces the volume of wastewater that needs to be treated, contributing to more sustainable water management practices.
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Ben and Anna place a strong emphasis on minimizing waste throughout their product lifecycle. This is achieved through the use of recyclable and biodegradable packaging materials, such as FSC-certified paper for their deodorant tubes and glass jars for their toothpaste. Their commitment extends to reducing overall packaging volume, aiming to lessen the environmental burden associated with excessive packaging. By prioritizing materials that can be easily recycled or decompose naturally, they actively work to divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.
Ben and Anna provides, depending on the product, reusable dispensers. This is the case for example of the shampoo flakes: their reusable dispenser replaces two plastic bottles.
These products are free of microplastic, and also do not contain palm oil and are free of phthalates and parabens. They use 100% natural ingredients.
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