Piccalilly: gorgeous organic cotton clothing for little ones
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...
What causes allergies and how to help
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...
Italian inspired COSMOS Organic skincare
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...
Spring Cleaning Essentials for 2021
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...
Meet campaigning organic brand, Natracare
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...
Hygge your home for health & wellbeing
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...
Palm oil free certification – no ‘greenwashing’ at Greenscents
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...
Meet vegan chocolate maker, Booja-Booja, for World Vegan Month
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...
How to be a Super Vegan!
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...
What does Soil Association certification involve?
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...