burt's bees

Creative ideas for your greener city.

Cosmetics companies are no longer just paying lip service to the environment: Many are now offering a growing selection of products made with natural and organic ingredients, and are opting for recyclable and biodegradable packaging. Take a look at seven companies who are making the environment a part of their cause.

Taking care of the environment is part of the DNA of Burt's Bees — it's inherently part of how we do business.

65% of people believe personal care products labeled "natural" should contain 95% - 100% natural ingredients.

John Replogle, CEO and President, Burt's Bees, speaks as part of the 2007 Net Impact conference at Vanderbilt University. The theme of the NetImpact Conference, hosted by the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, is "Building a Sustainable Future, What Will You Do Next?" dealing with corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, international development, and non-profit and environmental management.