Watsons Encourages Sustainable Habits for the New Year
As the holiday season concludes, the joy of giving and receiving gifts fades, leaving behind a trail of waste. Shopping for presents and wrapping them generates significant waste, including shopping bags, gift wrappers, ribbons, tape, plastic, and gift cards. Amid the season of giving, it’s crucial to acknowledge the environmental impact of the waste generated and the importance of proper disposal.
The Call for Sustainable Practices
Welcoming the new year is an opportune moment to adopt conscious and sustainable habits. Watsons, a leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, has advocated sustainability and responsible consumerism. The company emphasizes offering “Sustainable Choices,” products crafted with responsibly sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging featuring reduced virgin plastics.
Refilling Stations and Clean Beauty
Watsons moves further by introducing refilling stations in select stores, such as SM Megamall and The Block at SM City North Edsa. Here, customers can refill their favorite Naturals by Watsons products, promoting the reduction of packaging waste. The retailer encourages customers, mainly those interested in Clean Beauty, to scrutinize labels, as many products in this category fall under the umbrella of Sustainable Choices.
Promoting Green Shopping Habits
Sharon Decapia, Senior AVP for Marketing, PR, and Sustainability at Watsons Philippines, urges customers to adopt sustainable shopping habits. “We have our Sustainable Choices, a wide range of health, wellness, and beauty products with better packaging and cleaner ingredients.” She suggests practical steps, such as recycling Christmas wrappers and utilizing old ribbons and twine instead of tape, emphasizing that these small actions contribute to a greener future.
Community-Focused Initiatives
Beyond shopping habits, Watsons extends its focus to community-targeted initiatives. Customers are encouraged to support charitable causes, including Operation Smile Philippines. In collaboration with Operation Smile, Watsons has positively impacted the lives of numerous children born with cleft and lip palate. Give A Smile coin banks are conveniently placed at cashiers in Watsons stores nationwide, allowing customers to contribute to these charitable efforts.
Watsons’ Vision for a Sustainable Future
As the season of giving transitions into the new year, Watsons hopes customers will incorporate sustainable habits beyond mere resolutions. The company envisions a future where customers play an active role in promoting environmentally friendly choices. Sharon Decapia concludes, “These are small steps we all can take for a greener future.”
About Watsons Philippines
Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, stands as a beacon for sustainability in the international health and beauty retail landscape. Originating from a partnership with SM Prime Holdings Inc. in 2002, Watsons has flourished, operating over 1000 stores in the Philippines today. Committed to delivering the best value for customers, Watsons boasts an extensive range of products, from medicines to cosmetics, ensuring quality health, wellness, and beauty solutions for every customer.
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