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24 AS SEEN IN RETAIL PHARMACY As seen in the March issue of Retail Pharmacy magazine. GARNIER TAKE’S 3 FOR THE SEA BWy Emily Devon. hat do skin care company Garnier and non-for-profit organisation Take 3 for the Sea have in common? They both believe in taking simple steps to promote huge sustainability results. In the first Sustainability Series feature for 2021, Retail Pharmacy speaks with Garnier and Take 3 for the Sea on why their partnership, aimed at reducing the impact of plastic pollution and waste in the ocean and broader environment, is integral in helping to lead the way to a greener future, and how other businesses can join the consumer- demand movement, too. “We wanted to take our commitment to our local beaches a step further by working with a local partner who can make an impact on our Australian beaches that we’re all so proud of,” Garnier Marketing Director Jane Hanger said. “We’ve been huge fans of Take 3 for the Sea for a while and 2020 provided an exciting opportunity for Garnier to become one of Take 3 for the Sea’s official partners – a relationship that saw Garnier donate a percentage of proceeds from a major sales initiative to ... further that organisation’s amazing work.” A crystal-clear vision It seems, from speaking with representatives of both businesses, that the partnership decision was a no- brainer, as it became clear their goals and values were aligned. “We share a similar vision, and that vision is to conserve and protect the environment, and we really do have a shared value, which is to commit to and promote sustainable practices,” Take 3 for the Sea CEO Sarah Beard said, adding that Take 3 and Garnier believe in acting now “to ensure that our planet, and all of us, and all life have a sustainable future”. Both businesses value simple actions and big results, as well as ensuring that all involved in production processes are holding themselves accountable in terms of making sustainable choices. Take 3 for the Sea encourages people to “take three pieces of rubbish with you from the beach, waterway or anywhere, and you have made a difference”. “Take 3’s mission inspires participation in simple actions that reduce the impacts of plastic pollution and waste in the ocean and broader environment,” Ms Hanger said. “Garnier’s ‘Greener Beauty’ initiative and pledge to reduce our global environmental impact aligns well with Take 3 for the Sea’s vision, and our large customer base provides an audience incredibly receptive to these important sustainability messages.” She adds that ‘Greener Beauty’ is aimed at transforming “every stage of our value chain”. “We’re making a conscious decision to work with partners who share a collective commitment in creating a sustainable future for the next generation,” Ms Hanger said. Ms Beard and the team at Take 3 echo such sentiments. RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAR 2021