Giving the Earth a makeover: Responsible waste management of trade-reject cosmetics

Challenge

The global cosmetics industry generates substantial volumes of trade-reject, expired and damaged goods every year. If these products are not properly handled, they risk entering informal resale markets, potentially harming consumers, undermining brand reputation and contributing to environmental degradation through improper disposal.

In regions vulnerable to counterfeit and unauthorized resale, the secure destruction of high-value products such as luxury cosmetics is critical to safeguarding both consumers and brand.

Solution

Lamor India undertook the environmentally responsible destruction of a consignment of premium cosmetic products on behalf of an international client. The process was executed under strict environmental and security protocols to ensure the items were completely neutralized and prevented from re-entering circulation into consumer markets.

The waste destruction process adhered to local environmental regulations and was carried out under controlled conditions to ensure compliance with international standards of sustainable waste management. By adopting a zero-waste-to-landfill approach, the operation minimized ecological footprint and demonstrated the application of circular economy principles in hazardous and trade-reject goods management.

Our approach combined secure handling, environmentally responsible treatment methods and compliance with international best practices, aligning with Lamor’s global mission of sustainability and environmental protection.

“Waste management is not just about disposal, it is about responsibility. By ensuring these products were destroyed in the most secure and environmentally responsible manner, we protected both the environment and the trust of our client. This is how Lamor India contributes to a cleaner, safer future.”  – Sanjay Sharma, Country Manager, Lamor India

Impact

As part of a long-term contract with the cosmetic company, Lamor India has securely destroyed more than 43 MT of premium cosmetic products, received in multiple consignments from the client. Through consistent and high-quality waste processing, Lamor India has safeguarded the client’s brand integrity by ensuring that damaged goods could not be misused or resold. This initiative also protected consumers from exposure to expired or compromised products while reducing environmental impact through safe, eco-friendly disposal practices.

At the same time, Lamor strengthened trust with international partners by demonstrating transparency, accountability and adherence to global standards. This initiative goes beyond waste management, serving as a clear example of our commitment to combining environmental responsibility with business integrity.