an interview with amika’s sustainability specialist
Introduce yourself!
"Hi Everyone! I’m Jamie Richards and I’m the Sustainability Specialist at amika. I work on a range of sustainability initiatives from calculating our carbon footprint, to getting compost in the office. I live and breathe sustainability, so I am super excited to answer some questions on the amazing initiatives that I get to work on with amika!"
So, amika pledges to be NetZero by Can you tell us what this means?
"Yes! If a brand is Net Zero, it means that they have achieved a balance between reducing and offsetting emissions. So, we’ll reach Net Zero by reducing our emissions to zero where we can and offsetting our emissions where we can’t.
Right now, we are Carbon Neutral, certified by Climate Neutral, which means that we have offset everything in our supply chain and operations, and we are currently working on our reduction strategy."
Great! Diving deeper, let’s talk about energy and resources. What is amika doing to limit water usage?
"Taking a look at our fill production process this year, we pledge to reduce and reuse water in our supply chain. We've already started
how to recycle your amika products with TerraCycle®
what is TerraCycle®?
TerraCycle® is a social enterprise dedicated to Eliminating the Idea of Waste® that specializes in recycling the un-recyclable. Ever look at a product and think, “Can this be recycled…?” Well, TerraCycle® removes that worry and recycles your empties into something new. TerraCycle® receives the packaging and holds onto it for us. Once we collect a significant amount, it’s % recycled and given a new purpose. What’s its new purpose? Anything we can think of that’s made out of plastic!
how it works
which amika products are recyclable?
Any packaging not in aerosol form (unfortunately no hair sprays or dry shampoo at this time) is able to be recycled.
Have any more questions about our partnership with TerraCycle®? Visit their website or click here to see FAQ’s. And as always, hit us up via live chat, DM, or email!
posted: 11/18/last modified: 11/18/
Unpacking Sustainability Impact: Amika
Amika PCR Plastic Bottles
About Amika
Amika is a leading hair care brand and certified B Corp that prioritized clean beauty before it was “in.” The company’s mission is to do good for hair, people, and the Earth. They achieve this through cruelty-free products that are safe for their customers, philanthropic initiatives that serve their communities, and a sustainable mindset that protects their planet. They have pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by , and part of that plan is a commitment to packaging with purpose.
Our Partnership
Amika and Berlin Packaging share the philosophy that sustainability can be the foundation for a brand, not an afterthought—and that packaging can be both beautiful and sustainable. That made us the perfect strategic partner to help Amika move closer to their sustainability goals through thoughtful and impactful packaging.
Our Impact
Our Global Sustainability Team and beauty packaging experts worked with Amika to reduce their use of virgin plastic and introduce a refill system that promotes a closed loop.
We helped Amika revamp their shampoo and conditioner bottl
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