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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 28 MIN

Is Your Favourite Beauty Brand Lying To You? How To Spot The Greenwashing Scam Before You Buy

from You Beauty · host Mamamia Podcasts

Have you ever ordered a tiny little beauty product and then it arrived in a huge box filled with enough bubble wrap to choke a whale? Well we have, and the guilt is real. Today, we're deep diving into a topic that is becoming non-negotiable for all of us: sustainable beauty. Our guest is the entrepreneur who solved her own business's massive packaging problem—she's the co-founder and CEO of Hero Packaging, servicing over 45,000 online retailers, and the author of Sell Anything Online, Anaita Sarkar. Get ready to find out what the future of our beauty routines looks like with less waste—and how to spot the Greenwashing! Plus, Anaita shares her six best tips for any brand wanting to cut through a crowded market. PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  Hero Packaging Hero Packaging Mailers Hero Packaging Eco Friendly Packaging The Breakout Hack  FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM:  Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Anaita Sarkar Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe. Not only do you get all the incredible benefits of a Mamamia subscription, but you'll instantly get an entry into our current subscriber-only giveaway to win a $2,500 Justice Haircare voucher! [LIMITED TIME SALE] For the first time ever, MMOL Merch is discounted! Get the T-shirt for $50 and the tote bag for $20. Sale ends Dec 6. Shop now Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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