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‘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.

Beauty Shortlist ECO Awards 2022 open for entries

Entry is now open for the Beauty Shortlist ECO Awards, founded last year to encourage consumers to lead a less throw-away lifestyle.

Meeting reveals Defra reluctance to act on pesticides

Following a meeting with Defra Anabel Kindersley of Neal’s Yard Remedies has issued a call to action to pressure Government to protect bees.

Plant-Based Pill Twice As Effective in Helping Smokers Quit Cigarettes

3 Mins Read Cytisine, derived from plants, might just be the best natural alternative to widely used nicotine patches. Yes, you read that right. Plant-based...

Natracare welcomes Government move to axe tampon tax

Natracare welcomes the Government decision to remove the 5% VAT rate on period care products, more commonly known as the ‘tampon tax’.

EcoVibe saves 1,500 acres of threatened rainforest

EcoVibe has announced that through its partnership with the Rainforest Trust it has saved 1,563 acres of tropical rainforest and habitats.

Smol and Magpie team for The Big Laundry Plastic Amnesty in...

Eco-laundry brand smol and Brighton's Magpie Recycling Co-op have joined forces to launch Brighton’s first Big Laundry Plastic Amnesty.

‘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...

Join the Zero Waste Club

January saw the launch of the Zero Waste Club, a new plastic-free online grocery portal founded by 20-year-old Pawan Saunya and his business partner Rishi Gupta.

Winners of the Beauty Shortlist and Eco Lifestyle Awards revealed

Today sees the winners of the Beauty Shortlist Awards and the (brand new for 2021) Eco Lifestyle Awards announced.

Watching the Christmas ‘waste line’

Businesswaste.co.uk is urging Brits to watch the amount of food and packaging waste they generate this Christmas.

Organic Textile Week launches to quash greenwash

“Choose certified organic textiles – say no to greenwashing.” That’s the slogan of the newly launched Organic Textile Week.

Who Gives A Crap partners with all-electric courier Packfleet for clean...

Sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap is partnering with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide carbon-neutral deliveries to London loos. The plastic free, bamboo and...

60% of schools not tackling period poverty, says charity

A scheme launched by the DfE which makes period products free to school pupils has seen under 40% uptake, reports the Free Period group.

Wiley’s Finest partners with OrganiCup to help end period poverty in...

Following its partnership with School in a Bag, Wiley’s Finest UK has teamed with OrganiCup to provide girls in Ghana with menstrual cups.

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.

Delphis Heroes Campaign goes live

Delphis has launched its Heroes Campaign which sees adverts at Holborn Central Line and Welwyn Garden City. 

Rooted in Sustainability: NOPEX Day 1 Recap

As the sun sets on the inaugural day of Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024, we’re here to recap the highlights and offer a...

Nutricare crowdfunds to launch STRAP compostable sports tape

Nutricare founder James Dutton is crowdfunding to develop STRAP – the world’s first 100% compostable sports tape produced from bamboo fibre.

Earthshot Prize awards ‘ground-breaking’ environmental solutions

After a ten-month global search, the first winners of the prestigious Earthshot Prize have been named at London's Alexandra Palace.