Top fi ve green

These green products will inspire sustainability whatever the occasion

Water in a Box

Discover a challenger brand in the on-the-go drinks market. Water in a Box are inspiring people to make the switch from buying water in a plastic bottle while they’re out and about to drinking refreshing fl avoured water in a carton. The cartons are fully recyclable or compostable and have a resealable lid made from sugarcane. Available nationwide, Water in a Box comes in natural spring and three fruity fl avours; Lemon & Lime, Strawberry and Peach & Orange. Visit waterinabox.co.uk Arena Flowers

Considered as the UK’s most ethical fl orist, Arena Flowers was the fi rst to ban single-use plastics in their industry back in 2017. They pioneered a revolutionary process that turns green waste into organic, recycled and recyclable paper, to wrap its bouquets. The team also works with Eden Reforestation Projects, planting more than 1 million mangrove trees to combat deforestation in Madagascar. Buying Arena Flowers bouquets is easy activism, with everything delivered with a guarantee that each person and place they’ve touched has been treated with respect. Visit arenafl owers.com Saalt Wear

Saalt Wear is a line of performance period underwear designed to eliminate the need for disposable products, absorbing up to three regular tampons’ worth of period fl ow. To ensure the Saalt Wear line is both safe and eff ective, the leakproof underwear materials have been third-party certifi ed to be free from PFAS and other toxic chemicals. Saalt’s materials, including their Menstrual Cup range, are internationally recognised for their standards in making textiles cleaner and more environmentally friendly. Visit saaltco.uk Organibox

Enjoy the freshest organic fruit and vegetables, delivered in the most ethical way. The founders of Organibox collectively have over 70 years’ experience of supplying fruit and vegetables. They have a direct relationship with trusted farmers and suppliers which ensures products go straight from the grower, to the customers. Organibox use 100% plastic-free packaging, which is all home-compostable as the materials are non-bleached. Plus, for every box purchased, a portion is donated to the Trussell Trust – a UK food poverty charity. Visit organibox.org Lamazuna’s at Dayrize

This super-fresh toothpaste works hard to keep your teeth clean without dirtying the planet. Lamazuna is handmade using natural ingredients and absolutely no sulphates or fl uoride. Once you’ve fi nished, just add the stick to your compost, so there’s zero waste. The cardboard box is also biodegradable, printed with vegetable inks and coated with a non-toxic fi nish, so you can compost it too. Pick up a bamboo toothbrush, along with other wonderful sustainable products from Dayrize, which has loads of ethical products in one place. Visit dayrize.com

Something to think about

Shoppers are becoming more conscious of how they spend, with 33% of consumers saying that they consider green credentials when selecting where to make a purchase.

With the help of the pomegranate plants, salt and the madder plant, Turtle Bags have raised the environmental stakes on these organic cotton string-bag classics, by introducing a range of vegetable-dyed bags.

Not only are these sumptuous colours easy on the eye, but they are easy on the planet too. The use of vegetable dyes means less water consumption and reduced CO2 emissions.

To encourage your step into sustainable shopping, they are off ering a 15% discount on these gems for the duration of the COP26 talks. Turtle Bags – wave goodbye to plastic bags. Turtle Bags are proud to be part of the UN Science Policy Business Forum.

by Laura Forsyth

Destination – net zero

Climate Wise are with you every step of the way as you journey to net zero

Everyone is responsible for carbon entering the atmosphere and impacting the future. Making a diff erence can be overwhelming.

Compute your footprint at climate-wise.com; fi nd out how you can reduce it, and donate to global climate projects to wipe your carbon footprint clean for the price of a cup of coff ee each month.

Have you created a roadmap to net zero for your business? Climate Wise your business. Discover how their three-stage approach can kickstart your climatepositive journey. They will measure your corporate carbon footprint, help identify ways to reduce it, and off set unavoidable emissions. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Social and Governance policies are under the microscope like never before; showcase your commitment to saving the planet.

With a guaranteed 90% of all donations going directly to the projects, you can benefi t from certifi ed projects and new projects that Climate Wise are actively putting on the ground. Make a meaningful diff erence by supporting projects tackling climate change, while benefi tting those in local communities, such as the Bermuda Seagrass Project that restores the microecosystem around the Bermuda coastline. Find out more

It’s simple – calculate, reduce, and off set. Visit climate-wise.com to be the change the world needs and become a Climate Wise Hero. Get in touch via: info@climate-wise.com

Botanical colours

Turtle Bags are celebrating autumn colours with their new Botanical Range of vegetable-dyed bags

Find out more

Use code COP21.TURTLE for 15% discount on their Botanics Range at turtlebags.com and join them on @turtle.bags