Post-recession Britons are healthier, better off and living greener lives
National wellbeing snapshot covering period as UK shrugged off financial crisis finds improvements in 17 of its measures
Organic consumers avoiding processed and red meat, sales show
Data on British buying habits in 2015 reveals a move away from products such as sausages and bacon in favour of fish and poultry
Is organic food healthier?
A new study has suggested that organic milk might contain higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. But that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better for you
Organic meat and milk could offer health benefits, study suggests
Organic produce higher in some vitamins and minerals including omega-3 fatty acids, but experts say it isn’t more nutrient-packed in every regard
SC Johnson releases list of fragrances in its Glade air fresheners
The consumer product giant is the first multinational company to disclose fragrance ingredients, which are considered trade secrets, by product
Social impact: the top five stories of 2014
This year’s top social impact stories featured electric cars, breastfeeding versus baby formula and the lack of diversity in British Vogue
Will going gluten-free help save the earth?
To improve my health I’m thinking of not eating wheat. Is this also better for the planet? Lucy Siegle thinks it over
How to set up a bike repair co-operative
The Broken Spoke Co-operative is the second in our series on community projects; here’s how they set up, and information about how you can do the same
EU ban on powerful vacuum cleaners prompts anger and legal challenge
Which? tells consumers to buy now as Best Buy cleaners fall foul of EU energy label that prohibits motors above 1,600w