Packaging
Products come in recyclable glass or plastic containers with FSC-certified paper cartons. The brand emphasizes “minimal waste packaging.” For example, simple jars and bottles without excess materials, and advises that all cartons and glass components can be recycled. The brand has not yet eliminated plastics or introduced reuse systems. Inks and dyes are not described, so it’s unclear if they use soy-based inks; however, the presence of a Green Seal certification suggests attention to safer printing materials.
Ingredient Sustainability
Across these products, Fount Society shows a strong preference for plant-based, renewable ingredients and safer synthetic alternatives. The formulations avoid environmentally persistent chemicals (e.g. no PFAS, microplastics, or conventional mineral oils) and lean on botanical extracts that are biodegradable. Transparency is high; every ingredient is openly listed and even explained on their site. However, the brand provides few third-party sourcing certifications (e.g., no organic or Fair Trade seals on specific ingredients), so we must largely trust their claims of ethical sourcing. There may be occasional moderate-impact materials (e.g. if any ingredient were linked to overharvesting or high resource use), but these appear minimal. By continuously auditing suppliers and preferring certified sources when available, the brand demonstrates a moderately proactive stance.
Energy Use and Footprint
There is no evidence of a broad emissions reduction strategy. Fount Society does not publish any carbon footprint or emissions data, nor has it announced goals like achieving carbon neutrality. There’s no mention of using renewable energy in manufacturing or corporate offices, and no indication of improving packaging’s carbon profile (e.g. lightweighting or using low-carbon materials) aside from using recycled paper.
Waste Management
Fount Society’s approach to waste is basic, with few circular initiatives to date. As a skincare brand, its primary waste contributions come from product packaging and manufacturing processes. On packaging, Fount has made it a point to use recyclable and minimalist packaging. However, beyond packaging recyclability, the brand has not implemented broader waste-reduction programs. There is no refill or recharge system for their bottles/jars (customers must buy new containers each time). There’s also no take-back program (e.g. a return scheme for empties) or mention of using recycled content in packaging (the site doesn’t indicate use of PCR plastic or glass). Internally, Fount Society hasn’t publicized efforts to minimize manufacturing waste or to upcycle by-products.
Business Model
Fount Society’s business model shows elements of mindful, slow beauty as well as conventional growth tactics. On one hand, the brand focuses on a core collection of evergreen products (cleansers, serums, moisturizers, etc.) that are designed to be staples in a routine rather than fleeting trends. On the other hand, Fount Society does employ marketing and sales tactics that drive consumption. In sum, Fount Society’s business model is a mix of sustainability-minded and traditional retail approaches. It is not a fast-fashion style beauty brand pumping out weekly products, which is good. Yet it’s also not a fully “slow retail” model.
