QPHS magazine - Autumn Term 2025 - Magazine - Page 7
UNILEVER INSPIRES
Sustainability Meets Creativity
On 20th November, a group of Year
9 students visited Unilever9s
headquarters in Port Sunlight to
take part in the Research and
Development Showcase as part of
this year9s Unilever Inspire
Programme.
Throughout the day, students
engaged in a series of interactive
workshops highlighting the
innovative work Unilever does.
Activities included designing
sustainable packaging, exploring
the use of technology in product
development, and learning about
the scientific processes behind
scaling up production.
One workshop focused on product
formulation, where students
investigated the viscosity of
shampoos and discovered how
adding salt can alter consistency.
They also explored the role of
surfactants in cleaning products
and the science behind how they
remove dirt from clothes.
The challenge now is for students
to design a home or hygiene
product that supports one of
Unilever9s Sustainable Living goals,
such as reducing plastic waste or
protecting nature. Next term, they
will develop their ideas covering
formulation, packaging, and
consumer research, before
presenting their final concepts to
Unilever judges in March 2026.
This exciting opportunity has truly
inspired our students to think
creatively about sustainability and
innovation in everyday products.
