Natural Living

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

Sodasan gets tough with stains

Sodasan has created a new Lime Oil Power Cleaner which acts both as a surface cleaner and stain remover.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Renée Elliott, Founder of Planet Organic, confirmed to speak at Natural...

Renée Elliott, Founder of Planet Organic and Co-Founder of Women Tree, will be gracing the stage as a Keynote speaker at the upcoming Natural...

Light up for a soporific scent

New from natural wellness brand Green Goddess is the Slumber Sleep Candle, designed to induce a peaceful night’s sleep.

Sowing the Seeds of Change: NOPEX Day 2 Recap

As the curtain draws on the final day of Natural & Organic Products Expo, it’s time to reflect on the pivotal moments that have...

Huskup harnesses all-natural by-product for reusable cups

Durable, biodegradable and free from plastic, Huskup is a new reusable coffee cup produced from rice husks.

Nordic Organic Food Fair & Eco Living Scandinavia relocates to Stockholm...

Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia will move to KistaMässan in Stockholm for the 2024 edition, following industry feedback. The fair, which is...

Green living solutions from The Squeeky Cleaners

In February, The Squeeky Cleaners will be unveiling a new solution for more eco-friendly house cleaning: a range of 100% natural, organic, vegan and pet-safe cleaning fluids packaged in aluminium bottles.

Olympic athlete joins forces with Mooncup for Planet Earth Games

Cumbrian Olympic badminton player Lauren Smith has teamed up with Mooncup to present the brand’s Planet Earth Games challenge.

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.

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.

A third of Gen Z believe it’s ‘too late’ to solve...

“The pandemic has affected all of our lives, but ... the biggest impacts may be on the very world we live in,” says Eco Index 2021.

Mama & Baby Awards celebrate 2021’s natural and organic winners

Held today, the 8th Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards saw a plethora of innovative new products from the natural and organic sector.

UK households throw away 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging per...

The UK's largest plastic waste survey, The Big Plastic Count, has found that UK households discard on average 60 pieces of plastic packaging per household...

Over 200 cruelty-free brands featured in new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide

The animal welfare charity Naturewatch Foundation launched its new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide today (24 April), to coincide with World Day for Animals in Laboratories. Currently...