Have you heard the terrible news for coffee lovers across the world? They say that your daily cup of coffee contains a potentially harmful chemical called acrylamide which could increase your cancer risk, damage your DNA and harm your nervous system? In short, it might taste great but it’s almost certainly not doing you any …
Nanoparticles are tiny particles which can be found all around us in the natural and man-made world. You can find organic nanoparticles in volcanic ash, ocean spray, fine sand and dust and even in viruses and the synthetic kind in makeup, cosmetics, suncream and other health products, to name just a few. Measuring between 1-100 …
Many of us are looking to reduce the amount of plastic we use around our homes, and so the kitchen is usually one of the first places we tackle. Out goes the plastic wrap and in come beeswax food wraps. We get rid of the plastic storage containers and welcome stainless steel and glass containers …
Most of us Brits like nothing better than to devour a luxurious bar of chocolate after a hard day at work. Or give to a friend or loved one. Or share and indulge in at Easter or Christmas time. According to some sources, we consume more chocolate here than anywhere else in the world (a …
Looking for a plastic-free, zero-waste deodorant that actually helps you stay smelling fresh and clean? We’ve got you covered. We’ve searched high and low to find and review the best plastic-free deodorants available in the UK so that you can avoid those potentially harmful ingredients like aluminium, parabens, phthalates and preservatives and reduce the amount …
Picture this. You’re standing at the fridge in your local supermarket, gasping for a drink and weighing up which one you’re going to buy to satisfy your thirst. Row upon row of plastic bottles, and row upon row of aluminium cans greets your eyes. Being an environmentally-aware consumer, you start weighing up your options. Hmm…cans …
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Phthalates are everywhere. These xenoestrogenic chemicals are found in practically everything we use on a regular basis. According to some studies they can be detected in the urine of around 95% of the global population. Scary statistics, as I’m sure you’ll agree. Linked to all kinds of health issues including endocrine disorders, birth defects and …
Palm oil has been appearing in the news a lot over the past few months. That famously banned Iceland Christmas advert did a fantastic job of highlighting the plight of orangutans in the rainforests and made us all think twice about purchasing products which contain palm oil. So, what exactly is palm oil? Why is …
Did you know that your regular cosmetics could contain certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals called ‘parabens’ which could be irritating your skin, disrupting your hormones, increasing cancer-risk and even harming the health of your unborn children? Unfortunately, these parabens are everywhere. They’re used as preservatives in almost all mainstream cosmetic products like shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, moisturisers, shower …
