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We know the pleasure of immersing ourselves into a new hobby or project, and how much better than feeling can be when the activity is a green one. 

The Best Eco-Friendly And Vegan Crafts To Immerse Yourself In

The ban on supplying plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds officially came into force in England on Thursday 1st October 2020. Find out what this means for you and the planet here. 

Plastic Bans In The UK: What You Need To Know

More and more people are reducing their consumption of meat and dairy, leading to the rise of ‘flexitarians’. But what exactly does this mean, and how is this way of eating beneficial to individuals and the planet?

What Is Flexitarianism, And Is It For Me?

With lots of firework displays planned soon, our Procurement and Sustainability Partner, Ellie, has some top tips to make your Bonfire Night greener.

Remember, Remember… These Tips To Have An Eco-Friendly Bonfire Night

With well over a third of our textiles made from cotton, how can we make this popular choice as sustainable as possible?

Here we've taken a look at the link between nature and mental health, and tips for bringing the outdoors in.

Mental Health Matters: Reconnecting With Nature

Christmas is the time for family and friends, merriment and indulgence – there’s no need to stop getting your fill of Bailey’s or vegan stuffing, but maybe it is time to think about how much we’re wasting and what we can do about it.

How To Reduce Food Waste At Christmas And Beyond

We love to spotlight sustainability positive initiatives here at Planted, and today we’re focusing on creative and eco-friendly ‘unpaper’ towels.

One of the biggest questions around making your celebrations more planet-kind is around pumpkins – to carve or not to carve?

Green Halloween: Should We Ditch Pumpkins?

Decrease food waste, fight single-use plastic, organise your fridge space and vamp it up with cute designs? Sign us up. 

5 Eco-Friendly Products To Help Keep Food Fresh

Currently, 13% of UK land area is made up of forests, and the key to good management of these forests is sustainability. This is vital in order for the woodland ecosystem to remain in good health, enabling it to provide for both people and wildlife for the long term. Here’s the full lowdown on what a sustainable forest is and more of why they’re so important.

Everything You Need To Know About Sustainable Forestry

Halloween is fast approaching, so stay on trend and stay sustainable with our top hacks for your fancy dress costume.

It’s spooky season! And with it comes many ways that we can create a more responsible, environmentally-friendly way to celebrate this iconic holiday. Here are our top tips for a sustainable Halloween. 

Our Top Tips For A Spooky and Green Halloween 

There is plenty of confusion about whether Christmas trees can be sustainable, and which type is the most environmentally friendly — so here are your questions, answered.

Sustainable Christmas Trees And How To Find Them

Plant propagation is a fun way to exercise your green thumb and not spend a fortune on new house plants. 

How Do I Propagate My Own Plants At Home? 

Here’s our look at all things sustainable cities: what makes a city ‘sustainable’, where the most sustainable cities are, and why they’re so important. 

Sustainable Cities And Where To Find Them

Need help with a gift for your favourite eco-warrior? Try our guide to the best zero-waste gifts for all occasions.

8 Zero Waste Gifts For Your Eco-conscious Loved Ones

This is a very special time of year for so many of us in the UK and beyond, so we’ve put together a quick guide of the easiest and most effective ways to have a greener Christmas. Because great celebrations shouldn’t impact our wonderful planet.

9 Ways To Help You Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas

Here’s our ultimate beginner’s guide on how to shop plastic-free in the UK – where to shop, what to take with you when out and about, and what you can make yourself.

London’s restaurant scene is set to cater to almost any dietary requirement, food preference and culture, but what about restaurants that place fresh seasonal vegetables, locally sourced produce and zero food waste at the forefront of their ethos and practices?

London’s Most Sustainable Vegan..ish Restaurants

Want to see the world and make a positive impact? Keep reading to discover how you can easily play your part in sustainable tourism, plus how to experience an authentic time away by supporting community-based tourism.

If you have some free time in the evenings, are feeling slightly more stressed than normal, or are even suffering from ‘maskne’ (acne from wearing a face mask), then upgrading your skincare routine could make you feel calmer and help your skin, win-win. 

How to Build a Sustainable Skincare Routine

How to save the bees and be a buzzin’ garden hero. Tips on how to plant smart, and keep bees buzzing all year round, and tips on how to make a bee hotel, nest and watering station.

7 Ways To Make Your Garden More Bee-Friendly

For many children (and big kids) in the West, chocolate represents a pleasurable treat. Unfortunately for some children in West Africa, the chocolate industry is far darker. 

Slavery And Chocolate: Making The Link And Making Informed Choices

100 billion period products are thrown away around the world each year, so here are some of the ways to make your periods more environmentally friendly (and maybe more comfortable, too!).

7 Ways To Make Your Period More Sustainable

Having a sustainable BBQ might start with picking a tasty veggie burger, but extends to the way we cook and how we source what we’re going to eat.

We freeze the food we buy for so many different reasons, from locking in the nutrients of fresh produce to making things like a loaf of bread last longer. Not to mention the pure ease and convenience that frozen meals can offer.

We’ve all heard that buying organic is good, but why? And what does it mean, to be an organic food exactly? Keep reading to find out, and where veganism sits within the organic conversation.

Partnering with local communities to encourage sustainable tree planting benefits the environment but also makes a huge difference to people and their communities too

Can planting more trees empower communities and save the planet?

Welcome to your weekly dose of the best vegan stories from across the globe. Aka, your ultimate feel-good foodie news.

Your Vegan Weekly News Roundup – 7.8.20

Recyclable packaging will go to land-fill if more than 5% of it is stained with food or other organic materials. Read about our recommendations for how to recycle effectively. 

Here’s a closer look at the factors which mean that joining the plantribe can help the environment.

Plates For The Planet – How Can Veganism Help The Environment? 

A tech-centric approach to sustainability and carbon emissions undermines the value in readily available, relatively cheap and extremely high impact nature-based solutions.

Why Tech Alone Won’t Change The Climate Crisis

One positive of lockdown is the free time we've had to read the books that have been gathering dust on our shelves for years. Because as well as beating the boredom, it's a great way to explore the earth around us and our impact, without even leaving the sofa.

Must-Read Books About The Environment and Climate Change

What we eat is the aspect of life providing us with the most significant opportunity to make a difference in our journey towards a more sustainable world. 

Plates For The Planet – How Does What We Eat Affect The Environment?

In this series, we chatted to a bunch of our vegan friends from all different walks of life to find out what they eat in a typical day, and beyond. Read about Max, the Zero-Waste Chef. 

Food Diaries: Max La Manna, the Zero-Waste Chef

Our glass Treats and Breakfasts jars are recyclable but there are plenty of ways you can upcycle them instead. We’ve got seven ideas to inspire you.

Looking for free craft activities you can do at home with your kids? Look no further. This cheap craft offers hours of entertainment, we’re still playing it in our coffee breaks. So grab yours, and we’ll show you how to turn your allplants box into a DIY arcade game for kids. 

Upcycle Your allplants Box Into This Arcade Game For Kids

Plant-based milk alternatives are on the up, but what’s the difference between them? We take a look at which non-dairy milk is best for the environment, and your body. 

Milking it? The lowdown on plant-based milk  

We’ve put together some tips for making ‘little leaps’ that will have a big impact.

 How to get through the holidays without losing your mind (or upsetting your mum)

A How-To Guide for Surviving your First Vegan Christmas

Our planet has given us so much. Now let’s give something back. We’re excited to announce we’re teaming up with WeForest to support their incredible mission to plant as many trees as possible along the equator – and here’s how you can help.

We think not. In fact, we think the statistics around soy are compelling arguments to eat more plants. Here’s why.

What is a B-Corp? And why did allplants decide we needed to be one? Read on to find out.

A whole food plant-based diet is scientifically backed as a great way to stay happy and healthy. But what even are "whole foods" and why are they so great for us?

It's estimated that 30% of all food produced globally is wasted. Here's why reducing our food waste is important, and how we can all do our bit.

Not sure what you can do in the face of the climate emergency? Here are some little adjustments that can make a real difference.

Unravelling the truth behind this bamboozling bean.

Looking at recent events and headlines, it’s hard to ignore the fact that our younger generation is growing more conscious and aware of the world around them. 

Planet-kind kids - the generation going greener 

allplants packaging is getting a face-lift

Introducing our new packaging - same taste, less waste

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The Best Eco-Friendly And Vegan Crafts To Immerse Yourself In

Plastic Bans In The UK: What You Need To Know

What Is Flexitarianism, And Is It For Me?

Remember, Remember… These Tips To Have An Eco-Friendly Bonfire Night

What Is Sustainable Cotton?

Mental Health Matters: Reconnecting With Nature

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