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Microplastics from laundry – meet pioneers PlanetCare

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Microplastics from laundry – meet pioneers PlanetCare

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Mojca Zupan, Founder and CEO of PlanetCare In recognition of Plastic Free July, we meet Mojca Zupan, the founder of PlanetCare, a company who is tackling the problem of microplastics from laundry ending up in our seas and harming marine life. Can you tell us what...
What is Castile Soap and why is it so versatile?

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What is Castile Soap and why is it so versatile?

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Castile soap has been around for over a thousand years and is still as useful today. It is prized because of its mild but effective formula and it can be safely used in so many ways. The formula has been adapted over the years, but it has always been vegetable based...
What is grounding? Seb Francis explains

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What is grounding? Seb Francis explains

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
We're really pleased that Seb Francis, Director & Co-Founder of Groundology, and a loyal Greenscents trade customer has taken the time to talk to us. With a background in electrical engineering and having studied physics, he has some fascinating information to...
Refill shop, Juniper, tells us what’s involved in running their business

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Refill shop, Juniper, tells us what’s involved in running their business

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Vickie and Victoria in front of one of their refill stations for grains, pulses and pasta At Greenscents we are working with increasing numbers of refill shops. This means we can support our customers who find it difficult to buy or store our large containers. This...
Organic is better for wildlife – every time!

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Organic is better for wildlife – every time!

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Skipper butterfly, both the small and Essex varieties, on the ARC 2031 list of UK species at risk of being lost in the next 10 years As we head into autumn, Organic September is a month-long campaign designed to encourage more people to try organic products and...
Doctor Seaweed Sustainable Supplements Interview – “It isn’t weird…it’s wonderful!”

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Doctor Seaweed Sustainable Supplements Interview – “It isn’t weird…it’s wonderful!”

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Meet Dr Craig Rose, founder of Doctor Seaweed who make sustainable supplements. He is passionate about utilising seaweed, the forgotten food, in a sustainable, organic way. Craig aims to educate people on how to utilise one of the most abundant sources of natural...
Celebrate World Animal Day and share your love for creatures great and small!

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Celebrate World Animal Day and share your love for creatures great and small!

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
World Animal Day aims to raise the status of animals to ensure higher welfare standards. It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, what political system you live with or whether you have a religion or not – you still have a role to play. There are so many events...
Hand-washing saves lives!

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Hand-washing saves lives!

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Meet vegan chocolate maker, Booja-Booja, for World Vegan Month

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

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Palm oil free certification – no ‘greenwashing’ at Greenscents

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Palm oil free certification – no ‘greenwashing’ at Greenscents

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Hygge your home for health & wellbeing

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Hygge your home for health & wellbeing

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Meet campaigning organic brand, Natracare

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Meet campaigning organic brand, Natracare

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Spring Cleaning Essentials for 2021

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Spring Cleaning Essentials for 2021

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Italian inspired COSMOS Organic skincare

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Italian inspired COSMOS Organic skincare

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
What causes allergies and how to help

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What causes allergies and how to help

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...