How a DIY Lip Balm Idea Became a Zero Waste Makeup Brand

14 Sept 2025 · 33 min
Conscious Design Podcast™

14 Sept 2025 · 33 min

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Corinne founded River Organics after discovering a DIY lip balm recipe in France, then built a zero-waste makeup brand using compostable paper tubes instead of plastic. She fills products in North Carolina, keeps prices between $13 and $23 by selling direct-to-consumer, and rejects rapid growth to focus on loyal customers and long-term sustainability.

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