Natural Living

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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.

Carbon cutting out of necessity, not virtue

UK’s approach to sustainability is being ‘re-shaped’ by the cost of living crisis, with CO2 reduction a by-product of keeping bills down.

Just 10 fishing vessels responsible for a quarter of harmful suspected...

Oceana UK has revealed that the UK’s marine ‘protected’ areas were subjected to over 33,000 hours of suspected bottom trawling in 2023, according to...

Lots of GOTS: organic textile mark sees highest ever growth

GOTS, the international organic textile standard, reports the highest growth in certified operations ever last year, reports Jin Manson.

Time is ‘running out’ for climate change, warns CCC

The Climate Change Committee says ‘time is running out for realistic climate commitments’ after delays to the Government’s Ten-Point Plan.

Creating momentum: the year ahead for the OTB

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

Bambino Mio reveals ‘rebellious rebrand’

Bambino Mio has unveiled a new brand identity following a ‘rebellious rebrand’ undertaken in a collaboration with Big Fish agency.

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...

Scotland in period product world first

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free to ‘anyone who needs them’, in a scheme approved by MSPs.

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.

Baby boomers ahead of Gen Z in sustainable habits

New GWI research shows that Brits are making a more conscious effort to live sustainably – but it’s not Gen Z leading the way.

Natural & Organic Products Expo opens visitor registration with a fresh...

Returning with a brand-new contemporary look, this year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has opened registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which...

Bamford is smelling sweet

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

Green People claims UK pet first with allPaws organic grooming range

Green People has started pampering pets as well as people with the launch of the UK’s first certified organic range of pet grooming products.

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.  

Single-use plastic cutlery to be banned in England

The Government has confirmed that single-use plastic cutlery, plates and trays are set to be banned in England.

Travel-Washing: Aviation Industry Hails Virgin’s ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel Flight, But Is...

7 Mins Read British carrier Virgin Atlantic flew the first transatlantic flight using 100% ‘sustainable’ aviation fuel on Tuesday, in a move celebrated by...

Colt & Willow creates plant-based cleaning solutions

New household cleaning brand Colt & Willow has launched with a range of sustainable, plant-based products created to look great as well as being effective.

‘Plastic in product’ logo to mark plastic-free period products

The EC’s Single Use Plastic Directive rules that all disposable period products sold in the EU must display a ‘Plastic in product’ logo.

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’.