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by Christina Hawkes

The focus of this blog is the importance of hand-washing. The subject may seem mundane, boring or ordinary but hand washing behaviour can affect our life outcomes! This week, we are reminded by World Hand Hygiene Day that in hospitals, proper hand-washing saves...

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Meet vegan chocolate maker, Booja-Booja, for World Vegan Month

by Christina Hawkes

We were delighted when Simon Middleton of vegan chocolate maker Booja-Booja agreed to an interview with us. We all love these scrumptious vegan chocolates and icecream! Please tell us a bit about your company and how it was started? Booja-Booja was the vision of our...

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Palm oil free certification – no ‘greenwashing’ at Greenscents

by Christina Hawkes

No one who believes in the future of Planet Earth can fail to have been affected by the plight of orangutans in Malaysia and Borneo. David Attenborough has given us all the visual evidence we need. Palm oil plantations are destroying tropical rain forests and killing...

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Hygge your home for health & wellbeing

by Christina Hawkes

Winter is truly upon us. As I write this the first snow is on the ground and patches of ice congregate on the drive. The latest lockdown means that we all remain at home which brings difficulties for everyone. Practical ways to protect ourselves COVID-19 has brought...

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Meet campaigning organic brand, Natracare

by Christina Hawkes

We are delighted to interview Susie Hewson, Founder and CEO of Natracare, a pioneering company that has revolutionised period products. Susie tells us the compelling story behind Natracare and shares the passion she brings to her work. Can you tell us a bit about...

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Spring Cleaning Essentials for 2021

by Christina Hawkes

At last, the cold weather seems to be breaking and our COVID-19 roadmap is underway. Children are back to school and it is time to declutter and clean. The key to good spring cleaning is not to attempt everything – you will be left worn out and frazzled. Focus on...

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Italian inspired COSMOS Organic skincare

by Christina Hawkes

This month we talk to Lucia Mencarelli, founder of COSMOS organic certified brand, Casa Mencarelli. Can you tell us a bit about your company and why you set it up? I’ve always loved natural and organic ingredients. I grew up in the Italian countryside, in a small...

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What causes allergies and how to help

by Christina Hawkes

Lockdown is about to be lifted and we want to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But in Spring many of us suffer the misery of seasonal allergies: sneezing, coughing, runny noses and many other unpleasant symptoms. But what causes allergies and what can we do about...

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Piccalilly: gorgeous organic cotton clothing for little ones

by Christina Hawkes

Last week was Fashion Revolution Week, a global campaign which is committed to changing the clothing industry to be better for workers, the environment and consumers. Then this week is Allergy Awareness Month. Many of our customers choose Greenscents as they have...

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Palm oil and biodiversity: why going Palm Oil Free matters

by Christina Hawkes

Image of clouded leopard courtesy of POFCAP The variety of plant and animal life worldwide is plumetting and this has been linked to climate change and man’s impact on the Earth. But why does it matter? Why should we bother if some plants and animals go extinct? As we...

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Meet natural fertility expert, Jolanta Borkowska aka The Holistic Pharmacist

by Christina Hawkes

We are really interested to talk to natural fertility expert, Jolanta Borkowska, GPhC, dipION, mBANT, mCNHC, aka The Holistic Pharmacist. She has helped so many couples fulfill their dream of having a baby. In this blog she shares useful advice about lifestyle changes...

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Nomads: fairtrade clothing label

by Christina Hawkes

Vicky Jackson, Founder and Creative Director of Nomads To mark Fashion Revolution Week 2020 we talked to Vicky Jackson of fairtrade clothing brand, Nomads. Can you tell us a bit about Nomads and what makes you special? Nomads create fair trade clothing. We design our...

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Spring time allergies and Covid-19 – how to cope

by Christina Hawkes

Those of us who suffer from allergies and autoimmune conditions often find a change of season affects symptoms but with the present risk of coronavirus, many people will find Spring 2020 challenging. Pollen counts are very high in the UK at the moment but there are...

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What is safe shopping?

by Christina Hawkes

We now know that because of Covid-19, restrictions on our normal activities will be extended for some time. The lockdown is likely to be lifted very gradually and so we can expect that shopping will be affected for some time to come. After being at home for so long,...

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Meet ethical nutritional supplement company Viridian Nutrition

by Christina Hawkes

Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, many people have decided to put more focus on prevention and protecting their health through adopting a better diet and taking supplements to boost their immunity. But nutritional supplements are not all the same. We met up...

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Back to school? Keep your child safe and happy

by Christina Hawkes

As we watch coronavirus lockdown measures slowly being lifted, it can be a time of mixed emotions for parents and carers as children return to school. Some will be happy for their boys and girls to see their friends again, ease back into a classroom environment and...

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For Plastic Free July meet founder of BeeBee & Leaf

by Christina Hawkes

Kath Austin, founder of BeeBee & Leaf For Plastic Free July we looked for a brand that is making it easy and fun for consumers to lower their use of plastic. BeeBee & Leaf offer perfect alternatives to clingfilm and other plastic containers. We also recommend...

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Join the circular economy with charrli,one of our many trade customers

by Christina Hawkes

Monica and Chloe, co-founders of charrli For Plastic Free July we are delighted to introduce you to Chloe and Monica, the founders of charrli. Greenscents is supplying increasing numbers of zero waste retailers with our large refill containers so that customers can...

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Take a sustainable staycation in the UK

by Christina Hawkes

One of the key impacts of the coronavirus epidemic is that people are thinking twice about going overseas. Particularly as the UK government’s safe list of countries in Europe has been changing frequently, resulting in travellers returning to the UK having to...

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What does Soil Association certification involve?

by Christina Hawkes

To mark this year's Organic September we want to explain how much hard work is involved in achieving Soil Association certification. So we talk to Clare McDermott, who works with brands across all sectors to help them achieve this stringent certification. Can we start...