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Plastics in the sea, straws, billions of unrecyclable coffee cups: 2018 has been the year of environmental sustainability … or at least that’s how it seems.

Scrolling through beautifully arranged Instagram meals or flicking through the latest colourful plant-based cookery book, you might think veganism is another food trend or the latest fad diet. In fact, it is a lifestyle choice with animal rights at its core and it encompasses avoiding many other ways in which animals are used, such as in testing (makeup and beauty products), for clothing (leather and wool) or entertainment (zoos and circuses).

Cosmetics products come in all shapes and sizes. The industry is expansive and with each and every product comes packaging.

When my business partner and I decided to open Refill Therapy in 2021 we were motivated by two things: tackling food waste and plastic use.

Making the switch to organic agriculture on a global scale and turning waste biomass into biochar offers the real prospect of being able to...

Pay it forward this month. One small act of organic kindness in the name of natural beauty!

From a health perspective, there are good reasons to throw moderation out of the window and eat plenty of minimally processed plant foods.

The climate emergency is here, and for farmers it’s more real than anyone. While many activistsare taking to the streets calling for action ...

Zoe Oates, director of The Honest Bean Co., discusses food miles in the context of sustainable food choices.

Nelsons’ director of regulatory affairs Steve Mann looks at the possible outcomes of the EU Referendum and what they may mean for the health industry.

Long before we Brits craved the perfect night in, the Danish had a word for it. Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-gah’ is a Scandinavian way of life that celebrates cosiness, shared meals and interactions with friends and family.

New Year’s resolutions are in full swing now, but not everyone sticks to them as rigidly as they’d like. If this year you (or your customers) have decided to try veganism throughout the month of January (aka Veganuary), congratulations and thank you, because you’ve taken up a resolution that not only benefits yourself but also saves the lives of others.

Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store's history as it marks a significant anniversary. 

Beauty has always been resilient to economic downturns. During the Great Depression, cosmetics held stable as 25% of America was unemployed.

The fixation with tiny nutritional differences between organic and non-organic is a silly distraction from the real issues, writes Craig Sams. I’m having a bit...

Walk into any department store in Europe and you’ll find yourself assaulted on all fronts by a dizzying array of cosmetic counters, a thick...

Protein is not in short supply in UK diets, but nevertheless, it’s a hot topic in the world of food. National guidelines encourage us to eat more beans and pulses because they are healthy and sustainable sources of this nutrient, but some people are not familiar with these foods. We can help to protect our health and the environment by promoting plant protein.

Bees play a crucial role in our daily lives by pollinating a third of all we eat as well as grasses that cows and other animals eat; without bees our world wouldn’t be nearly as pretty, as they pollinate flowers, plants and trees as well. We can also thank bees for the unique and healthful substances they produce.

With the news that a COVID-19 vaccine might be available as soon as December, where does that leave research into the effects of vitamin D?

Increased interest in no- and low-alcohol has resulted in this genre no longer being confined to dusty bottom shelves.