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Bio Eco Actual expands its international presence with strategic alliance with...

Bio Eco Actual, the European trade media specialized in organic food and cosmetics, announces a partnership with Natural Products Online, one of the most...

Researchers explore Tara Gum as a green polymer alternative to plastic

Tara gum has the potential to be a sustainable and biodegradable substitute for synthetic plastic in the food and drug industries. Researchers from Chung-Ang...

Organic textiles facilities up 34% worldwide

GOTS has published its Annual Report for 2021, revealing its sign-up list has, for the first time, reached five figures.  

Sustainability: luxury or ethical choice amid inflation?

New data indicates that for 48% of UK consumers cost is becoming a barrier to buying eco-friendly products as inflation soars.

‘It’s what the planet would choose’: Organic September returns with key...

The annual Organic September campaign has launched for 2021, aligning all corners of the sector with one key message: Nature has the answer.

Totally Solid shower gels

This month sees Eat Grub co-founder Neil Whippey launch Shower Blocks – bubbly, hydrating and plastic-free alternatives to shower gel.

Periods and politics: women’s health in the House of Commons

Here We Flo hosted a reception in the House of Commons to highlight the intersect between women’s health and environment.

HOWND kicks off collaboration with Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers – ‘the world’s greenest football club’ – has partnered with HOWND to underscore the benefits of plant-based dog food.

Huxley Hound hunts down dragon investment

Huxley Hound organic veggie dog treat brand was victorious on Dragons’ Den after two of the dragons made an offer to invest.

Organic September petition reaches 45,000 signatures

A petition launched by the Organic Trade Board (OTB), Soil Association (SA), Ecotone, Ethical Food Company and RBOrganic in August has reached more than...

Brits bin 7,000 single-use items a year

A nationwide study reveals the vast quantity of single-use waste generated by Brits – and wipes, tea bags and nappies are topping the charts.

‘Our best speaker programme yet’ – Natural & Organic Products Expo...

Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has announced its best ever speaker line-up for its return to ExCeL London on 14-15 April.  Over 50...

Travel-Washing: Aviation Industry Hails Virgin’s ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel Flight, But Is...

7 Mins Read British carrier Virgin Atlantic flew the first transatlantic flight using 100% ‘sustainable’ aviation fuel on Tuesday, in a move celebrated by...

The eco-friendly masks with Type 2 PPE status

SP Science has completed CE Registration for its Silver Life Face Mask, making it fully validated as Type 2 reusable PPE for hospitals.

Plastic waste surge presents a looming crisis in 2024

New research has found that 220 million tonnes of plastic waste are set to be generated in 2024, adding to the almost ten percent...

Natural & Organic Products Europe fights plastic pollution

Natural & Organic Products Europe partners with ReSea Project to tackle ‘the biggest global issue we are facing’: plastic.

Natexpo introduces dedicated ‘eco zone’

Ahead of its Paris edition, 24-26 October, Natexpo unveils a new initiative which puts ‘eco products’ and ‘eco services’ in the spotlight.

Industry in ‘high spirits’ as Danish Minister opens Eco Life Scandinavia

Danish Minister opens NOFF with the message that ‘together we can ... drive forward the organic way of producing sustainable products’.

Natural & Organic Products Expo opens visitor registration with a fresh...

Returning with a brand-new contemporary look, this year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has opened registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which...

Scotland in period product world first

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free to ‘anyone who needs them’, in a scheme approved by MSPs.