Celebrating a decade of showcasing the best in natural beauty and wellness, The Beauty Shortlist & Wellbeing Awards has announced its winners for 2020.
Ethical edit: Beauty Shortlist winners revealed
March 3, 2020 Continue Reading
Packaging
Beauty without …
Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants … there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.
February 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Fair Squared broadens range as it goes zero waste
Along with the addition of a variety of new skincare products, Fairtrade brand Fair Squared has announced that its range has become zero waste.
February 26, 2020 Continue Reading
Kypwell claims market first with new sustainable packaging
Natural wellbeing and beauty brand Kypwell has unveiled its innovative new eco-friendly, sustainable and biodegradable product packaging.
February 25, 2020 Continue Reading
Over two million Brits never recycle plastic says report
Research conducted by MPA has found that even after the pollution issue has been driven home by the media, 3% of UK adults still don’t recycle plastic.
January 29, 2020 Continue Reading
Save the planet: eat red meat, advises The Farming Forum
Veganuary may be expecting its biggest ever uptake, but not everyone is happy that plant-based alternatives are being touted as a sustainable choice.
January 9, 2020 Continue Reading
New ‘backwards’ refill rules hit Brighton & Hove
Customers at Infinity Foods have expressed annoyance at changes to its refills system – changes which the retailer had to make to conform to regulations.
December 12, 2019 Continue Reading
Plastic use up as supermarkets backtrack on pledges to cut back
The amount of plastic produced and used by UK supermarkets rose this year, according to a report by Greenpeace and the Environmental Investigation Agency.
December 12, 2019 Continue Reading
Sustainable Beauty Award-winners revealed
The recipients of 2019’s Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced at a reception in Paris by award organizer Ecovia Intelligence.
November 22, 2019 Continue Reading
New eco-friendly sheet masks from lavera
Natural beauty brand lavera has extended its skincare line with a selection of natural, biodegradable vegan sheet masks.
November 21, 2019 Continue Reading
The whole package
Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock
October 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Unilever makes ‘bold’ pledge to halve virgin plastic use by 2025
Unilever has announced plastic reduction goals it says ‘are even bolder’ than its previous commitments, pledging to halve its use of virgin plastic by 2025.
October 16, 2019 Continue Reading
Skin Academy zeros in on eco-friendly skincare
Zero from Skin Academy is positioned as the ‘first mass-market, 100% natural, 100% recyclable/recycled packaging, sustainable skincare range’.
September 25, 2019 Continue Reading
New ethical beauty collection from Conscious House
Conscious House has introduced a collection of beauty products designed to show that natural and ethical skincare can be luxurious and affordable.
September 24, 2019 Continue Reading
Rapid uptake of plastic alternatives could increase pollution, MPs warn
The rapid uptake of compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives could be making marine pollution worse, a committee of Parliamentarians has warned.
September 13, 2019 Continue Reading
No snackisfaction?
Jane Wolfe discovers that consumers are shunning traditional meal times and seeking out tasty but guilt-free, convenient snacks that nutritionally enhance their diet (more…)
August 28, 2019 Continue Reading
As Nature Intended to launch Dulwich branch
As Nature Intended has announced the opening of its new Dulwich store on Saturday 7 September, which will bring its total shop count to seven.
August 23, 2019 Continue Reading
Giki helps consumers identify sustainable ‘hero’ products
Giki has introduced a Hero badge to its shopping app to reward the most sustainable and healthy products available in major UK supermarkets.
August 22, 2019 Continue Reading
Raw Halo rebrands, adds flavours and formats
Ethical chocolate brand Raw Halo has revealed a vibrant new look which incorporates 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging, along with fresh new flavours.
August 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Packaging waste or food waste?
Dr Heather Daniell, founder of Satisfied Snacks, asks if advances in sustainable packaging can offer plastic-free alternatives which reduce food waste.
August 20, 2019 Continue Reading
News
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Where to Vegan sets up snack delivery service
Where to Vegan has launched a subscription snack box service so peckish consumers can get a regular supply of vegan treats delivered straight to their door.
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Soil Association Certification freezes fee increase
Responding the ‘unprecedented pressures’ of COVID-19 on farmers and food suppliers, Soil Association Certification is freezing its annual fee increases.
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Natural & Organic Products Europe 2020 cancelled
NPE 2020 has been cancelled following an announcement that ExCeL is to be converted into a temporary hospital to treat coronavirus patients.
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Guild of Fine Food: support your indie food stores at this crucial time
The Guild of Fine Food is calling for consumers to get behind their local indies and has added an online resource to its website to assist these retailers
Features
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The rise of clean and conscious beauty
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show is back at ExCeL London. Do you have the date in your diary? Okay, great. Now let us inspire you with what to expect …
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Beauty without …
Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants … there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.
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Summer lovin’
From topping up a tan and soothing sunburnt skin to luscious lashes and salty tresses, the natural beauty industry has summer in the (beach) bag.
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Eco-ooh baby!
As we become more aware of our environmental impact, even the newest arrival can get in on the act. Alice Wright explores options for parents going green.
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