‘Green Day’ disappointment for Soil Association
Thursday 30 March had been dubbed ‘Green Day’, with the Government due to reveal its plans to increase energy security and deliver net zero by 2050. But, says the Soil…
Defra makes the case for reusable nappies
An updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Defra has this week concluded that reusable nappies produce 25% less CO2 than single-use equivalents. Life Cycle Assessment of Disposable and Reusable Nappies…
Europeans send ‘clear signal’ for 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods
A new poll by global market researcher Ipsos has found that most people in France, Germany and the Netherlands want 0% VAT imposed on climate-friendly foods and a higher price…
Bios Line partners with Treedom for planting initiative
Bios Line, the health and wellness company which owns the BioKap hair dye brand, has announced a new initiative to help support the environment with Treedom remote tree planting organization.…
Apply to be the next winner of an EU Organic Award!
Following the success of the first edition of the EU Organic Awards, applications for the 2nd edition are now open, closing on 14 May 2023. The EU Organic Awards recognise…
Support leading companies to eliminate ‘problematic, unnecessary plastics’
As many as 34.7 million problematic or unnecessary plastic items were diverted from landfills in a single year by an inspiring collaboration of leading local retailers and brands that belong…
Terra Eco exceeds its expectations at the close of its first edition
La primera edición de Terra Eco, Feria Mediterránea de la Agricultura y la Producción Ecológica, ha superado todas las expectativas. A falta de los últimos datos, más de 1.800 profesionales…
10 Things You Need To Know About The 2023 IPCC Climate Report
7 Mins Read The latest IPCC report is out and the findings are distressing and we highlight the ten most important ones you need to know. It’s been a big…
Periods and politics: women’s health in the House of Commons
In honour of Women’s History Month, eco-friendly period care brand Here We Flo hosted a Progress & Politics in Women’s Health reception in the House of Commons yesterday to highlight…
Green Claims: The fight against greenwashing must be based on methodologies promoting the transition towards more sustainable food systems
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the publication of the Substantiating Green Claims initiative by the Commission, in particular the acknowledgement that Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodologies like the Product Environmental Footprint…