In this episode of Live Sustainably, Anastasia explores how three major global brands—Nestlé, Nike, and L'Oréal—are contributing to sustainable development in surprising and impactful ways.

These corporations are far from perfect, but their scale, innovation, and bold initiatives show how meaningful change is possible in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. From regenerative farming to sustainable fashion and plastic-free beauty, this video reflects on how courage and vision can spark progress—even in the most unexpected places.

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This episode covers:

• Nestlé’s local partnerships and biodiversity initiatives in farming

• Nike’s digital tool for sustainable textile choices

• L’Oréal’s plant-based, zero-waste solid shampoo innovation

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Pioneering change is never easy—whether for individuals or companies—but it’s worth acknowledging and learning from.

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Chapters:
00:00 - 01:19 - Introduction
01:19 - 04:09 - The Good - Nestle
04:09 - 07:01 - The Smart - Nike
07:01 - 10:29 - The Beautiful - L'oreal
10:29 - 11:54 - Pioneering is never easy
11:54 - 12:08 - The end

References & Further Read:

• Knowledge Hub, powered by Circle Economy, 2022. BUSINESS CASE "MAKING (Nike’s app) is a technological innovation towards sustainable product development system". Available online.​

• Earth.org, 2023. C. Fletcher. "The Environmental and Health Impacts of the Cosmetic Industry". Available online.

• Climate trade, 2023. Climate Change News: "The world’s most polluting industries". Available online. 

• Nestle. Protecting Biodiversity. Available online. 

• Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, 2018. "Nestlé trials natural capital premium with UK dairy farmers". Available online. ​