Notes on Nature

One of the best things about music festivals is that they’re held in Nature; a chance to gather and dance in the great outdoors, often surrounded by stunning views. But these events can have a big impact on the climate. Thankfully, a growing number of organisers are working hard to make festivals a force for good.

September’s here, the first leaves are falling and autumn is well underway. Of course, we love the great outdoors (and they’re a real treat at this time of year!), but the darker evenings put us in the mood for cosying up with a good book. Happily, the season plays host to plenty of literary goings-on – and we’ve been foraging for our Nature-related favourites…

Forget January: when you’re a student, September's the time for New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re a fresher or a seasoned student, the start of term is a new beginning – and the perfect opportunity to make some swaps for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Washing is a basic tenet of our society. It’s one of the simplest acts of self-care, helping us t...

Some of the most fascinating wildlife in the world exists in our parks and back gardens – we just have to zoom in a little closer to appreciate it. Summer is the perfect time to head outside on a minibeast safari and find a new appreciation for invertebrates.

To keep our range as affordable as possible (and to make room for the new), we need to conduct regular reviews and ‘de-list’ products that sell the least. We know it’s disappointing when favourites get discontinued but there are always exciting alternatives to look forward to. But for some people, as we’ve recently learnt, shopping for personal care products isn’t as straightforward as choosing a favourite aroma.

Hedgehogs need our help! These magnificent creatures are officially vulnerable to extinction. But you could offer our prickly pals a helping hand by turning your garden into a hedgehog haven. In return, you might just get regular visits from an animal affectionately known as ‘the gardener’s friend’. Here's how...

School of Rock meets An Inconvenient Truth, Future Council takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to the climate crisis. On their journey, the kids speak to multinational uber-polluters, politicians, and eco minded organisations trying to do business a different way. One of which is… us!

It’s almost Love Parks week – and we really love parks! Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, Love Parks is all about celebrating our green spaces and the good things they do for our communities, health and environment. In the spirit of this, we asked our team to throw the spotlight on their favourite parks around the UK.

We’ve seen rivers and lagoons be granted legal rights, but never waves – until now! In the latest development in the Rights of Nature movement, some much-loved ocean waves off the coast of Brazil have been recognised as having intrinsic legal rights, entitling them to special protection.

Welcome to Volume 9 of Culture Forager! We’ve been foraging away again to uncover the best Nature-related cultural happenings. Tuck into this fresh crop of things to see, read and do this summer.

In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to recognise the rights of Nature in its national constitution. Last week, a judge ruled that pollution in the country’s Machángara River violates its legal right not to be polluted or degraded.