Application
Reasons for Joining the Charter
- Fulfil corporate social responsibility: phasing out microbeads and providing microbead-free product information to the public
- Enhance corporate image: showcasing your commitment to phasing out microbeads with the display of Charter stickers
- Increase positive exposure: providing your organisation name and microbead-free brands will be listed on the Charter website
Product Scope
Rinse-off Personal Care and Cosmetic Products
Exfoliators
e.g. body scrub, lip scrub
Hair care
e.g. shampoo, conditioner
Facial care
e.g. cleansing water, facial cleanser
Oral care
e.g. toothpaste, mouthwash
Body care
e.g. hand wash, shower gel
Participation Groups and Awards
All Participants
Manufacturers
Importers
Retailers
Industry
Associations
Hairdressing and
Beauty Salons
Others
1. Partnership Recognition
Awards for organisations that have achieved the corresponding requirements
Awards for organisations that have achieved the corresponding requirements
Gold Class
Complete at least one action under each of the following three items:
- Display publicity logo of the Scheme
- Promote the Charter or microbead-related information
- Complete an online challenge or trade promotion activities
Platinum Class
In addition to meeting the requirements for Gold Class, all the following measures shall be adopted, including:
- Promote the Charter or microbead-related information via different channels at least five or more times
- Invite three or more additional partners to join the Scheme
- Provide training to staff so they can address microbead-related enquiries
2. Bye Bye Microbeads Awards
Awards for top organisations contributing to phasing out microbeads
Pioneer Award
For organisations that have already phased out microbeads
Corporates
SMEs
Excellence Award
Industry
Associations
Retailers/
Beauty and
Hairdressing
Industry/
Others
Applicable to Manufacturers / Importers
Manufacturers
Importers
3. Microbead-free Brands
Awards for brands under which all rinse-off products are microbead-free
Awards for brands under which all rinse-off products are microbead-free