Natural Living

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Start-up Spruce starts a ‘refill revolution’

Spruce is starting ‘a refill revolution’ with the launch of its plastic- and toxin-free refillable cleaning products.

The Cheeky Panda announces plans to float on London Stock Exchange

The Cheeky Panda says it is on its way to becoming the first crowdfunded business to pursue an IPO on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

MOAM Organics launches with refillable solutions for home and body

UK brand MOAM Organics has launched with a range of aromatherapy-led home, laundry and skincare products which are refillable and recyclable.

Kelpon: German Female Founding Duo Raises 7-Figure Seed for World’s First...

4 Mins Read Vyld, the female-founded Berlin startup making sustainable period products from algae, has secured a seven-figure sum in seed funding that includes...

Natracare ‘proves industry wrong’ in NPD first

Growing concern about the presence of fatbergs in the UK’s sewers, along with mounting plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, has led organic personal hygiene brand Natracare to develop and launch what it says is Europe’s ‘first truly flushable' moist tissue wipe.

London wellness brand KYEM launches with crystal-based hand protection

New independent wellness brand KYEM has come to market with a Crystal-Activated Hand Protection Spray combining ‘energy, nature and science’.

New GW4 Alliance backed by Eden Project co-founder

The new GW4 Alliance of universities is being championed by the co-founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit KBE.

Eco living starts young with Clean Living kits

Clean Living International has created a Kids Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit so that young eco-warriors can help around the home.

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...

Consumers cotton on to organic and ethical clothing

Organic cotton, says the Soil Association (SA) is not only good for the environment, but good for business too, as consumer spend within the category rises.

78% of consumers unable to identify greenwashing, survey reveals

To coincide with Earth Day a new survey ‘unearthes’ the ethical and sustainable shopping habits of UK consumers.

Sustainable online retailer Ecovibe undergoes revamp

Ecovibe is going through some changes, including a fresh look and innovative new services to make sustainable living as easy as possible.

Roam rolls out world’s first skin tone condoms

Challenging the lack of innovation in the wellness category, Roam has created inclusive Skin Tone Condoms – a ‘world first in sex care’.

Global organic area grows more than ever before and reaches 96...

The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw...

Refills: there’s a City to Sea app for that

City to Sea has extended its Refill campaign to include an app to help consumers find refill locations and reduce their use of plastic.

Clean Living highlights conscious consumerism with Born Free

Clean Living International has entered into a partnership with Born Free to highlight the impact purchasing decisions have on biodiversity.

New Organic Textile Week launched by GOTS & OTB

GOTS and the Organic Trade Board have jointly announced the launch of the new Organic Textile Week, due to take place in May 2023.

Natural & Organic Product Expo returns for the biggest industry gathering

The future of retail is about to unfold at the highly anticipated Natural & Organic Products Expo, which opens its doors this Sunday 14th...

Waitrose tells Oxford customers to BYO

A location in Oxford has become the first store to trial Waitrose’s new refill station, providing customers with a facility where they can shop for unpackaged everyday basics such as rice, pasta, cereals, lentils, seeds and coffee, using their own containers from home.  

Stamp out plastic sample sachets experts urge in open letter

Campaigners, business leaders and MPs have written an open letter to call for sample sachets to be included in single-use plastic bans.