It’s safe to say that the majority of people living in the UK have some sort of allergy. According to Allergy UK, an estimated 21 million people are living with allergic disease in the country, with aversions to everything from nuts and seeds to different chemicals and materials. However, allergies don’t seem to be taken […]

Summer is in full swing, and people are booking holidays left, right and centre. But instead of going abroad this year, why not make the most of the amazing destinations right here in the UK? As well as often being cheaper, it also means less travel time – which is always an added benefit when […]

More and more of us are recycling than ever before, but we can still do better – especially when it comes to plastic. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, more than 30% of UK plastic will never be reused or recycled, which is why last year the organisation set up The New Plastics Economy Global […]

It’s no secret that Veganism is on the rise, with the number of those following a plant-based lifestyle doubling twice over the past two years. Those taking the pledge are deciding to do so for a variety of reasons, from preventing animal cruelty, to improving health and the benefitting the environment. Veganuary is a charity […]

It’s safe to say that 2018 has been a busy year here at Bio-D. This year has seen the team triumph in Veganuary, support World Earth Day and partner with top food writers to shout about the environment and the impact our everyday tasks can have on the planet – all in a bid to […]

Hosting Christmas this year and worried you don’t have enough time to prepare? With the help of a couple of interior influencers, we’ve put together a guide on how to handle the preparations one room at a time, making the task much more manageable. Plus, we’ll show you how to keep it all eco-friendly. Interior […]

As of 2015, over 6.9 million tons of plastic waste had been generated. Only 9% of that was recycled and 12% incinerated, leaving 79% to accumulate in landfills or the environment. Plastic pollution is a monster that we, as a society, have created. The problem is now so severe that it requires all of us […]

In 2018, the world is more obsessed with fast fashion than ever. We’re buying more and throwing away more, and it’s having a detrimental impact on our environment. From over-farming cotton to chemical use in the manufacturing process, there are lots of ways that that new winter wardrobe is damaging not only your bank account […]

With 55% of UK consumers shopping at independent retailers once a week or more, it’s safe to say the nation loves its local stores. You may have noticed on our social media channels that we do, too! Because we’re an independent company, only stocked by other independents, we’ve been showing some of our favourite stores […]

Over the last few years, lots of people have grown more conscious about their impact on the environment, and there’s been a rise in the popularity of eco-friendly festivals. However, most of our favourite music and comedy weekends are not so great for the earth. From plastic cups, plates and cutlery, to fast food in […]