Natural Living

Bringing the UK’s natural and organic products industry the latest natural and eco living news.

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.

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.

Non-profits challenge consumers to quantify plastic consumption

Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic are challenging consumers to count the amount of plastic waste they generate for one week.

The sustainability squeeze: environment vs finances

Research reveals that almost half of Brits ‘can’t afford to be more sustainable’ as the cost of living rises.

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.

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.

Zero-waste stores ‘face crisis’

A report in the i newspaper has revealed that refill stores are facing crisis as ‘shoppers lose interest in zero-waste lifestyles’.

Creating momentum: the year ahead for the OTB

Roger Kerr, financial director of the OTB, reports ‘robust’ financial health despite challenging economic conditions.

Government ‘abandons’ protection of pollinators

Following a decision to authorize emergency use of thiamethoxam, the SA says Defra has ‘abandoned’ its commitment to protect bees.

Innovative Stainless Steel Soap from Clean Living

The latest innovation from Clean Living is a new Stainless Steel Soap, designed as a zero-waste way to eliminate unwanted odours from hands.

DrinkWell claims UK first with biodegradable water bottle

Marking its first foray into the soft drinks market, DrinkWell has launched the UK’s first fully biodegradable on-the-go water bottle.

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.

Clean Living creates eco-friendly sports duo

Clean Living has launched natural sports cleaning products to offer fitness fans eco-friendly alternatives for sports equipment and clothing.

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.

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.

Watching the Christmas ‘waste line’

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

Trio of developments for WaxWrap

In a trio of announcements, eco-friendly brand WaxWrap is celebrating two major new developments as well as one award.

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.  

Oceanic plastic debris is displacing marine life, study finds

The great Pacific Garbage Patch has been confirmed as the home of marine species usually found living on coastlines.

Spotlight series

Based on barley stem water, ORGANii’s four new shower gel formulas are concentrated, mild and suitable for the whole family.