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Green Beauty Conversations by Formula Botanica

EP260. The ethical dilemma of travel minis

7 min • 10 april 2025

Travel minis may seem like a small luxury, but their impact on the planet is anything but tiny. Every year, billions of these single-use plastic bottles are produced, used, and discarded – contributing to a staggering waste problem. So why do they still exist?

In this episode, Formula Botanica CEO and Green B eauty Conversations host Lorraine Dallmeier uncovers the ethical dilemma of travel minis. She explores the hospitality industry’s reliance on them, the challenges of replacing them with sustainable alternatives, and whether luxury and sustainability can truly coexist.

With some hotels and regions already banning plastic minis, is it time for the beauty and travel industries to rethink their approach? And as consumers, how can we push for change? Tune in to find out!

EP260. The ethical dilemma of travel minis

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