The EBS model uses LCA principles, adapted for cosmetics, to provide a simple, user-friendly scoring system for comparing product environmental impacts.
The EcoBeautyScore (EBS) model is built on several core methodological principles, designed to ensure accuracy, relevance, and accessibility. Below are the main fundamental methodological principles:
- Science-based footprinting and scoring system :
The EBS model follows full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) principles, considering multiple environmental impact categories. This provides a comprehensive assessment of a product's environmental footprint. - Alignment with the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method :
The EBS model is closely aligned with the EU PEF method but includes science-based adaptations to account for the unique characteristics of the cosmetics industry. This ensures that the model is flexible enough to handle the wide range of products and services offered in this sector. - User-friendly interface for non-LCA experts :
The system is designed to be accessible for users without an LCA background. Its intuitive interface allows for easy use, making it practical for a broader audience within the cosmetics industry.
The EBS model delivers a harmonized, voluntary scoring system. This scoring system provides a range of environmental scores, enabling consumers to easily compare the environmental footprint of cosmetic products.