The way food is produced has a profound impact on its nutritional profile, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Not only is organic farming better for animal welfare, the environment and wildlife, writes Peter Melchett, but organic meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables all have tangible health benefits for the people who eat them.
… Organic food is well worth paying for - for … | 4th March 2016 News Food Farming Regulation Organic UK Health organic-boxes-cut.jpg The way food is produced …
A new study sets out the huge benefits of organic farming to people and the environment, writes Peter Melchett, including more wildlife, healthier consumers and farm workers, lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced soil erosion and increased water retention. We need more of it, fast!
… We need more organic farming! Peter Melchett Soil … | 23rd March 2017 Comment Farming Food Organic Pesticides Health Water … A new study sets out the huge benefits of organic farming to people and the environment, …
Can big ever be beautiful where organic foods are concerned? Ed Hamer gets to grips with one of the environmental consumer’s greatest dilemmas
… Corporate organics Ed Hamer | 22nd May 2008 News Organic Food Health Food Green And Blacks … Of Change Stonyfield Heinz Bernard Mathews Organics Organics Agribusiness Fair Trade …
Held at Bristol Harbourside and celebrating its 10th anniversary, Europe's largest organic festival is a feast of food, drink and fabric that doesn't cost the earth
… Organic food comes of age at Bristol's Organic Food Festival Eifion Rees | 26th … Ethical Living Green Living Food And Drink Organic Soil Association Phil Haughton …
Baffled by the growing number of claims made by organic and natural beauty companies? The Ecologist reveals the truth behind the myths
… Organic beauty decoded: the truth about your … 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Natural Organic Soil Association Health Evolve Melvita … by the growing number of claims made by organic and natural beauty companies? The …
Lord Krebs, self-appointed spokesman for industrial agriculture, used the Oxford Farming Conference to attack organic systems for causing more climate change - a claim as demonstrably false as it is ludicrous, writes Peter Melchett. But across the city, the upstart 'real farming' conference was showing the way to a cleaner, greener and healthier future.
… farming conferences: the future is 'real' and organic Peter Melchett | 8th January 2015 News … used the Oxford Farming Conference to attack organic systems for causing more climate … is GM crops, and where an annual attack on organic farming seems to be obligatory. The …
What does it take for a company producing skincare or haircare products to be truly 'natural' or 'organic'? Laura Sevier sorts fact from fiction in the health and beauty stakes
… Can I trust my 'natural' or 'organic' body cream? Laura Sevier | 5th August … Living Green Living Health Natural Skincare Organic Cosmetics Eco Bodycare Neal's Yard … haircare products to be truly 'natural' or 'organic'? Laura Sevier sorts fact from fiction …
Looking for a fabulous place to eat without compromising on your eco-friendly lifestyle? Valentina Jovanovski serves up 10 restaurants that combine good eating with a green ethos
… | 13th June 2011 Ethical Living Restaurant Organic Eco Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Eatery … Soil Association will be hosting the annual Organic Food Festival in Bristol, which will … the UK to display the cream of the UK’s organic produce. And organic isn’t just green: …
The Food for Life 'Catering Mark' is bringing fresh, healthy and local food into schools, hospitals and canteens, writes Peter Melchett - while driving big increases in the volume of organic food we eat, and growing the market for organic farmers and local food producers.
… | 24th February 2015 Activism Food Farming Organic Health fresh-fruit-cut.jpg The Food … while driving big increases in the volume of organic food we eat, and growing the market for organic farmers and local food producers. …
FSA review dismisses health benefits of eating organic but admits to a lack of research on which to base findings
… Organic food report admits to lack of evidence … The Ecologist | 29th July 2009 News Food Organic Pesticides Green Living Health Food … carrot.jpg There is no evidence to prove organic is healthier, say FSA FSA review …
Better for the environment and better tasting than mass-produced, imported lager; isn’t it time you gave real ale a go? We asked the Campaign for Real Ale’s Jon Howard to round up some of the best
… Five of the best…organic beers The Ecologist | 16th May 2011 Ethical Living Beer Ale Organic Food And Drink CAMRA Food And Farming … on food miles. Then, there’s the plethora of organic ales on the market. ‘I think an …
The organic perfumier chats to the Ecologist about why organic is best and what IFRA’s latest legislation means for the natural fragrance industry
… Rich Hippie Honore Des Pres holding.jpg The organic perfumier chats to the Ecologist about why organic is best and what IFRA’s latest … grown botanicals, in favour of natural, organic essences. But the natural perfume …
Whether you’re looking for seasonal veg or slaughter-free milk, Britain’s box schemes make avoiding the supermarket a cinch
… Five of the best…organic veg box schemes Ruth Styles | 16th … Box Food And Farming Delivery Schemes Tesco Organic Local Community Market Garden Abel And Cole Farmaround Riverford Organics Growing Communities Coleshill …
A widely publicised study has suggested that eating organic food doesn't stop you getting cancer. Pat Thomas finds the study deeply unconvincing - and wonders why Cancer Research UK is so quick to trumpet its conclusions.
… Does organic food reduce cancer risk? Pat Thomas | … publicised study has suggested that eating organic food doesn't stop you getting cancer. … are being used to illustrate the 'typical' organic eater. Get ready folks, the circus has …
Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on
… Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Laura Sevier | 13th April 2011 Ethical Living Tea Organic Fairtrade Food And Drink Food And … of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on …
Beauty advice for the winter season: get enough sleep, eat well and never stray far from a good jar of organic skincream. From Neal's Yard to Weleda, here are the Ecologist's top ten picks...
… The Ecologist Top Ten... organic skincreams Matilda Lee | 25th November … Ethical Living Green Living Health Beauty Organic Skincream Weleda Neal's Yard Remedies … well and never stray far from a good jar of organic skincream. From Neal's Yard to Weleda, …
Not every supermarket is a heartless corporate giant: here are six that are showing Tesco and co how it's done
… | 23rd May 2011 Ethical Living Supermarkets Organic Ethical Food And Drink Food And … sourced from local growers, and everything is organic including the tea and coffee. While … welfare and its wide range of Fairtrade and organic products. Current projects include …
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week it’s the question of local versus organic produce under the spotlight
… Ask the Ecologist: Which is best - local or organic? Ruth Styles | 14th June 2011 Ethical … Living Ask The Ecologist Green Living Local Organic Food And Drink Food And Farming Green … This week it’s the question of local versus organic produce under the spotlight Dear Ruth, …
How we farm matters, writes Pat Thomas - not just for water, insects, birds and the wider environment, which benefit from organic farming, but also the nutritional value of our food. It's time to value the quality of what we eat, instead of prizing quantity above all.
… Organic farming boosts environment and … | 1st August 2014 Comment Food Farming Health Organicorganic-courgettes-cut.jpg How we farm …
The Ecologist's Green Living Editor finds answers to your ethical dilemmas. This week she’s looking at eco-labels
… make sure that everything I buy is ethical, organic or Fairtrade – preferably all three. … or not? Is the Freedom Foods label as good as organic? Help! Lindsey, Bedfordshire This is a … you might buy a Soil Association certified organic t-shirt in London but then have to …
Organic farming produces more nutritious food than chemical agriculture, writes Colin Todhunter, while sustaining soils and building organic matter. And we know this from real, peer-reviewed scientific studies - unlike the pseudo-science touted at us by the self-interested advocates of industrial agribusiness.
… Health India Toxics work-farm-india-cut.jpg Organic farming produces more nutritious food … while sustaining soils and building organic matter. And we know this from real, … the British Journal of Nutrition showed that organic crops and crop-based foods are 18% to …
Almost all our food is grown in soil, writes Peter Melchett. Yet we are treating it like dirt: spraying it with toxic chemicals, depleting vital nutrients, and releasing its carbon to add to climate change. With World Soils Day coming up tomorrow, let's change our ways - and renew our commitment to organic food and farming.
… | 4th December 2015 Comment Food Farming Organic Natural World Health Toxics Films The … change our ways - and renew our commitment to organic food and farming. "The health of soil, … aren't compacted and that have lots of soil organic matter - act like a sponge, soaking up …
You’ve learned to avoid parabens and sulphates but what should you be using instead? The Ecologist takes a closer look at the natural beauty ingredients that can make a positive difference to your skin
… 2012 Ethical Living A To Z Beauty And Health Organic Natural Skincare Cosmetics Ingredients … and personal care products we use,' says organic beauty website Love Lula founder, Lula … to reduce your chemical count by switching to organic and natural beauty products,' …