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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...
Piccalilly: gorgeous organic cotton clothing for little ones

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Piccalilly: gorgeous organic cotton clothing for little ones

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Palm oil and biodiversity: why going Palm Oil Free matters

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Palm oil and biodiversity: why going Palm Oil Free matters

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Meet natural fertility expert, Jolanta Borkowska aka The Holistic Pharmacist

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Meet natural fertility expert, Jolanta Borkowska aka The Holistic Pharmacist

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Nomads: fairtrade clothing label

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Nomads: fairtrade clothing label

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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 on Feb 18 2025
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...
What is safe shopping?

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What is safe shopping?

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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,...
Meet ethical nutritional supplement company Viridian Nutrition

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Meet ethical nutritional supplement company Viridian Nutrition

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Back to school? Keep your child safe and happy

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Back to school? Keep your child safe and happy

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
For Plastic Free July meet founder of BeeBee & Leaf

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For Plastic Free July meet founder of BeeBee & Leaf

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Join the circular economy with charrli,one of our many trade customers

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

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
Take a sustainable staycation in the UK

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Take a sustainable staycation in the UK

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
What does Soil Association certification involve?

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What does Soil Association certification involve?

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
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...
How to be a Super Vegan!

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How to be a Super Vegan!

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Becoming vegan and eating no animal produce is probably the greatest thing you can do for the planet and is a very sustainable way to live. But can you be a super vegan? Here at Greenscents we have been wondering what a super vegan would be like. So let’s consider the...
Sustainable food – interview with chef, Arthur Potts Dawson

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Sustainable food – interview with chef, Arthur Potts Dawson

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Sustainable food is a growing trend. The way we produce our food is having a profound effect on the health of our soil and the food which is cultivated. Pesticides and insecticides are now known to be contributing to declining pollinator populations and increases in...