Doctor Seaweed Sustainable Supplements Interview – “It isn’t weird…it’s wonderful!”
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...
Organic is better for wildlife – every time!
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...
Refill shop, Juniper, tells us what’s involved in running their business
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...
What is grounding? Seb Francis explains
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...
What is Castile Soap and why is it so versatile?
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...
Microplastics from laundry – meet pioneers PlanetCare
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...
Refillable eco cleaning products are the future
Plastic Free July is an important month in the sustainability calendar. It reminds us to ramp up our efforts to remove single use plastic from our lives and enjoy the benefits of a zero waste lifestyle. Now is the time to switch to refillable eco cleaning products!...
Protect the Planet with your Choice of Household Products
We all want to protect the planet but often we just don’t know where to begin. Many environmental issues are out of our control but we can make a real difference with our shopping choices. Voting with our wallet is one of the most powerful ways we can influence what...
Meet natural fertility expert, Jolanta Borkowska aka The Holistic Pharmacist
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...
Palm oil and biodiversity: why going Palm Oil Free matters
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...