The Nature & Climate Impact Team
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Consumer Goods & Electronics

The Consumer Goods & Electronics sector of the Nature & Climate Impact Team transforms everyday products through circular design and consumer behaviour change. From building AI tools that scale low-impact beauty choices to supporting communities in reducing e-waste, we develop practical initiatives that reshape how products are designed, used, and consumed.

 

A top-down view of sustainable personal care products on a light surface, featuring a solid beauty bar on a decorative ceramic dish, a wooden brush, bath salts, and a rolled towel, representing lower-impact beauty alternatives.

H2NO and Easy Swaps

Scaling lower-impact beauty products with an AI shopping assistant

H2NO works to reduce the environmental footprint of personal care by supporting the adoption of solid and concentrated products. Building on this work, we are developing Easy Swaps, a personalised online shopping tool designed to help people find alternatives that suit their needs, budget and environmental priorities. From solids and refills to larger pack sizes, Easy Swaps aims to make suitable alternatives easier to find, compare and try, with clear product information and practical guidance on making the switch.

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A hairdresser and client smiling and talking together at a salon washing basin, representing the trusted relationships and everyday conversations that the Beauty for Nature project uses to spark climate engagement.

Beauty for Nature

Sparking climate and nature conversations in salons and beauty retail

To make climate action part of everyday life, Beauty for Nature develops innovative ways to spark environmental conversations in salons and barbershops. Using eye-catching stickers and simple prompts, we leverage trusted relationships between beauty professionals and clients to encourage wider climate engagement and positive behavioural change.

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A beige vintage food truck named "Paleta loca" parked outdoors on a gravel lot, where a man in a dark suit is ordering from a worker inside. The truck features a camouflage awning, an orange and blue sign reading "IS IT CHOCO TOO LATE?", and illustrations of popsicles, with another wooden food stall visible in the background.

Save the Flavours Switzerland

Making climate change personal by highlighting the risks to the foods we love

To make climate change personal, we supported the Swiss launch of the Save the Flavours campaign. By combining chocolate ice cream, luxury watches, and public engagement, we help consumers connect the products they love with the severe climate risks threatening cocoa and other global food supplies.

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Rethinking Early Tech

Practical tools for smartphone-free communities to reduce e-waste

To address the demand driving electronic waste and resource consumption, Rethinking Early Tech supports communities working to delay children’s first smartphones. By translating lessons from smartphone-free towns into practical tools for local leaders, we empower parents and schools to reduce unnecessary device purchases and environmental impact.

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