If pesticides are designed to kill all bugs, imagine what do to humans. Organic choices are kinder to you and the earth - small changes make a big difference.
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‘Forever chemicals’ detected in UK food, prompting concerns regarding impact on human health
New research reveals that many common UK food items contain PFAS pesticides.
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Exciting Facts About Organic Dried Apricots
Unlike their more familiar orange counterparts, organic dried apricots boast a natural brown coloration, signifying their pure and unadulterated nature.
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The prevalence of pesticide mixtures in wine has tripled since 2016
The latest findings from the UK Government's testing initiative reveal a significant rise in the percentage of wine containing multiple pesticide residues. This figure has surged from 14% in 2016 to 50% in 2022.
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Organic wines made in the UK
A fascinating journey through the rich history of English winemaking, celebrating its ancient Roman roots and its revival in the 20th century.
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Exposure to two widely used weed killers could be harming the brain function
A recent study suggests that the cognitive functions of young individuals, including memory and learning abilities, may be negatively affected by exposure to two commonly used herbicides.
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Organic antibacterial and disinfectant products
Organic antibacterial and disinfectant products are a good choice for people who want effective cleaning products that are safe for themselves, their families, and the environment.
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Organic News: March 2023
Organico Realfoods is the first UK company to be verified by Planet-score®, achieving the highest possible triple A score; Make 2023 the year of the refill and send single-use plastic packing with the Abel & Cole Club Zero award winning refill delivery service.
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Clever clover and organic farming
St. Patrick's day is a great day to celebrate a wonderful plant like clover, a herb with three toothed leaflets, for its amazing qualities used in environmentally friendly gardening and farming.
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PAN UK's Pesticide Supermarket Rankings Unveiled
Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) has surveyed and ranked the ten supermarkets with the largest share of grocery sales against eight criteria related to pesticides, including what support they provide to their suppliers to use non-chemical alternatives. Here are their results...
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Does your t-shirt have stains? Why we need to support organic cotton
When guest writer Vicki Hird explored the impact of cotton production on invertebrates for her book ‘Rebugging the Planet’, she was alarmed to see how toxic this everyday textile can be. Yet she also found that better cotton is possible, and we could all be supporting a significant and critical shift in this industry. Here Vicki explores further...
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The True Cost of Non-Organic Food
It’s an all-too familiar question: “Why is organic food more expensive?” But, have you ever considered the alternative to that? Guest writer Lizzie Rivera looks deeper...
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Hero Stories - Mr Organic
Mr Organic believes in a more conscious and organic way of living, to leave the planet in a better way than we found it, for generations to come. Everyone is invited to get involved, get creative, think fresh and make positive little steps towards a delicious, exciting future.