The household and personal care products sector is central to daily lives. Its products, from shampoos and beauty products to detergents and disinfectants, have significantly enhanced well-being and living standards by promoting hygiene, convenience and aesthetic appeal in daily routines and environments. The sector generates approximately $700 billion in annual revenues, sometimes, however, at the expense of the environment. It is imperative for the household and personal care products sector to take actions to contribute to a nature-positive and net-zero future and to ensure it operates within the Earth’s safe and just system boundaries.
The overall goal of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership is to protect human health and the environment from the releases of mercury.