Notes on Nature

On World Rivers Day, we take a look at the growing global movement to grant rivers the same legal rights as human beings.

When was the last time you complained about the rain? If you’re in the UK, we’re guessing it might have been pretty recent. But what if we could learn to love rain? Try embracing the positives of precipitation and rainy days might start to feel just a little more joyful....

Everyone loves a fresh new fragrance, and they don’t get fresher than this: our new Mint Body Wash has arrived. Our founder, Rivka, blended this one with extra-minty English peppermint oil, to pep up your shower (and your mood). Because mint, especially this mint, has a lot going for it. Here’s why we’re here for this heroic herb.

We’ve been making soap since 1974, but it’s been around a lot longer than that. How long, exactly? Settle in for a swift(ish) history of the sudsy stuff.

How do we love soap? Let us count the ways…  There are so many reasons to adore bar soap, especially natural bar soap. But this humble household hero is often overlooked – and underrated. So, in the spirit of Soaptember, here’s our ode (or should that be sonnet?) to the good old bar of soap.

It’s time for another edition of Culture Forager, and we’re fully embracing the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. From foraging food to film festivals, there’s loads of wonderful Nature-related stuff to get stuck into this September and beyond…

In the latest Good News for Nature's Rights, a river in the Brazilian Amazon has just been granted legal personhood. It's not the first river in the world to be awarded this special legal status, and hopefully it won't be the last.

When it comes to plastic waste, beauty can get pretty ugly. Toiletries, make-up and their paraphernalia are often very… plasticky. You can do your bit, though – by making even one of these simple sustainable beauty swaps. Get ready to give your beauty routine a green glow-up.

You’ve probably heard that Nature is good for your health, but you might not have realised just how beneficial it is. Recent analysis from the Wildlife Trusts suggests that ‘green prescribing’ programmes could save the NHS over £635 million pounds a year. Here's how to get your regular dose of Nature, wherever you live.

So, you’ve decided to swap plastic bottles for a solid shampoo bar – a smart decision for your hair and the planet. But which shampoo bar is right for you? Just as with traditional shampoo, different varieties of bars suit different hair types. Here’s our handy guide to choosing the right one for your locks…

“Where did you get your amazing waterproof from?” – that was the question on a lot of people’s lips when our team were dishing out free soap at Bluedot and Kendal Calling recently. We were testing out our brand new Faith In Nature x Rainkiss ponchos and bucket hats. Here’s how it went, and how to get your hands on these wonderful waterproofs...

So: you’re reusing, refilling and doing everything you can to reduce your plastic consumption in day-to-day life. And you’re feeling pretty proud of yourself (rightly so!). Then along comes holiday season – and all your efforts fly out of the window. Because holidays involve a lot of plastic. But with a little careful planning, you can drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste your holiday creates. Here’s how…