Notes on Nature

A month after she visited COP15 in Montreal, Alexandra Pimor was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.  Ally is Director of Global Nature Governance at Earth Law Centre, as well as being one of the proxies for Nature on our board. We caught up with her to find out what it was like to represent Nature at a conference of world leaders and billionaires.

Our Marketing Director, Hannah Whittaker, recently had the honour of delivering the opening speech at the inaugural Better Business Summit. The one-day conference, held at MMU, brought businesses together to discuss how to create a better future for people and the planet. We were there to connect with like-minded businesses, inspire, be inspired – and hand out lots of bars of our lovely soap!

In recent years, how often or how thoroughly we wash our hands has shifted to the front of our collective conscience. Washing our hands is something we do many times a day, without a second thought, often leaving our hands parched in the process. Here’s how natural hand wash can switch up this dull (and even drying) part of your routine – and help Nature.

Every time you place an order with us, we plant a tree. Or the brilliant people at TreeSisters do. In just over a year, we’ve helped them plant an incredible 33,515 saplings. But where are all these trees? And who puts them in the ground? Here we share more about TreeSisters’ amazing work – and the real difference all those trees make.

We were thrilled to be represented at COP15 in Montreal last month by Ally Pimor, Director of Corporate Governance at Earth Law Center and Representative of Nature on our board. Ally was talking about Nature Rights, sharing the experience of having Nature on our board and inviting others to do the same. In light of the conference, we spoke to Ally about the conference and Nature’s Rights.

Last year, we made history when we became the first company in the world to give Nature a seat and a vote on our board. But we’re not the only ones who believe that Nature deserves legal rights. The global movement for Nature’s Rights is growing rapidly, meaning wonderful stories of hope are emerging around the world on a regular basis. In the first of our new roundups, we feature some of the most significant wins for Nature’s Rights in recent times.

The most obvious reason for going vegan might be to save animals from suffering, but an increasing number of people are choosing to adopt the lifestyle for the sake of the planet. How exactly does going vegan help the environment, though? This Veganuary, we look at the ways in which veganism gives Nature a much-needed helping hand – and see the huge difference going vegan for just one month can make.

Our products have been proudly vegan since Rivka started making them in 1974, but for many, the idea of going vegan is brand new. In 2022, more people than ever signed up to Veganuary, a commitment to go vegan for the month of January. If you’re considering trying in 2023, you might have a few questions. Enter our Marketing Team, who between them have experience of both veganism and Veganuary. Here’s what they had to say about it…

What if your 2023 New Year’s resolution was easy to maintain and helped Nature? These small, simple steps can make a big difference, because they’re sustainable – in every sense of the word.

Welcome to Culture Forager Vol. IV – the winter solstice edition. For millennia, the winter solstice has been marked as a time of rest, reflection and rebirth. It’s also an opportunity to be grateful for Nature, something we’re on board with all year round. Enjoy this special selection of cultural goodness, handpicked to help you find calm and gratitude on the shortest day of the year.

Nature is good for mental health, but in winter that fact can be easy to forget. When temperatures plummet in the UK, the default setting is often to stay inside. But the natural world is putting on a spectacular show right now – and in the hectic festive season, it can be a much-needed balm. No matter the time of year, Nature is a gift. Whether you’re surrounded by countryside or need to stroll to the park to catch a glimpse of greenery, here’s why it’s worth wrapping up and getting out there now.

We love winter, but it can throw skin into disarray. Chilly temperatures outside, central heating inside, low humidity in both – it’s a recipe for sensitivity, irritation and dryness. Follow these tips to give your skin the extra kindness it needs this season.