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Reusable containers safe during pandemic, scientists insist

More than 100 scientists this week signed a statement to reassure the public that reusable containers are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free period products become law in Scotland

A bill approved by MSPs in 2020 has come into effect, making Scotland the first country to offer free period products to all who need them.

Tesco and Loop team for reusable packaging trial

Tesco has partnered with Loop to enable customers to buy products in reusable packaging that can be returned to be cleaned and reused.

Ecoswap celebrates 130% growth in just six months

Ecoswap - the pioneering platform set to transform the online gifting landscape by offering consumers improved access to sustainable gift choices - is celebrating...

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...

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.

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.

Biomaterial breakthrough as PURIFIED launches zero plastic shoe

Today, on World Earth Day, PURIFIED launch ABACA - the world's first shoe created with a Bananatex® upper and NFW’s PLIANT™ sole. Following a four year...

Cozy & Green app facilitates zero-waste shopping

Start-up Cozy & Green has launched an app to help Londoners live more eco-friendly lives by taking the challenge out of zero-waste shopping.

Bamford is smelling sweet

Natural and organic brand Bamford has introduced a new range of Willow Diffusers available in three blended fragrances.

UK to help India to lead the way for Asia with...

UKRI and WRAP are collaborating to develop a Plastics Pact in India, aimed at enhancing ‘knowledge exchange’ between the UK and India.

New Eco Lifestyle Awards launch for 2021

The Beauty Shortlist has announced the launch of its global Eco Lifestyle Awards which will shine a spotlight on the most sustainable brands.

Natracare lobbies for ‘truth in labelling’ with Californian non-profit

Natracare has partnered with US-based National Stewardship Action Council to offer confidence to US consumers over the labelling of wipes.

Onya aims to wrap things up in UK market

Australian brand Onya has brought its line of reusable and recyclable household essentials to the UK market in a bid to help reduce single-use plastics.

Spotlight series

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

Greenest capitals in Europe revealed

Paris has taken the crown as Europe’s greenest capital by new research which looks at the number of parks and wildlife areas.

POTR creates first self-watering plant pot made from sea debris

Start-up POTR has launched the world’s most sustainable, self-watering plant pot produced from abandoned ocean waste.

Aroma Spray crosses the Channel

French brand Saint Côme has arrived in the UK with its Aroma Spray range of essential oil-based natural products.

New Zealand to offer free period products to schoolchildren

New Zealand has become the latest country to promise free period products in schools in Government efforts to stamp out period poverty.

Supermarket giant becomes eco-active

Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.