Caring for the planet with skincare brand Upcircle co-founder Anna Brightman

This week’s guest is Anna Brightman, a Forbes 30 under 30 in 2021 & co-founder of Upcircle Beauty transforming leftover natural ingredients into quality skincare products. <br/><br/>They are certified B-Corp, certified organic, certified vegan, certified cruelty-free, certified plastic negative, palm oil-free, sustainable, handmade in the UK and housed in 100% recyclable packaging.<br/><br/>Everything they do at UpCircle is about seeing value in things that already exist. That’s why they make sustainable skincare products from ingredients that would otherwise be discarded. <br/><br/>They've also extended the circular approach that they take to their ingredients to packaging too, and have now refilled 45,000 pieces of packaging via their “Return, Refill, Reuse” scheme.<br/><br/>They are a team of 15 people, with an average age of 27. 75% of the team identify as women and they've had practically no investment, given the amount of growth they've experienced. <br/><br/>Every ingredient they upcycle prevents the release of greenhouse gases through decomposition. For example, the 450 tonnes of coffee that they've upcycled into their scrubs and serum would've otherwise released an equivalent 54 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable products often cost more but they’re changing that. Their most expensive product is £26.99 and their Refill Scheme offers a freepost label and a 20% discount.<br/><br/> Thanks Anna for creating a natural, organic, affordable beauty brand that inspires confidence in ourselves and allows us to participate in the circular economy in consideration for the wellbeing of the planet.You can find out more about Anna’s work on www.upcirclebeauty.comAnd follow her on Linkedin @AnnaBrightman<br/><br/>Join Lou on Linkedin<br/>Follow her @brave_newgirl on Instagram and get her books Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless, FEAR LESS and her Internationally Bestselling book DARE TO SHARE on Amazon or Waterstones or Barnes & Noble. UK & US versions available.<br/><br/>Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media, helping you become more regenerative, putting your story in the spotlight, showcasing your vision and supercharging your impact by guesting you on global podcasts  https://bravenewgirlmedia.comSupport the showGuest on global podcasts to increase your business growth, influence, and visibility Brave New Girl Media Dare to Share- bestselling guide to podcast guesting TAKE THE QUICK QUIZ to gain access to our FREE MASTERCLASS to become a podcast guesting pro <br/>