Olivia Howes

The sustainability, welfare and food safety certification schemes you might see on food packaging and what they mean

Our investigation reveals how vague and unsubstantiated green claims have infiltrated the retail market

What customers think of Lush and its sustainability, and how its claims stack up

Find out what you can and can’t recycle, including plastics, paper, glass, metal and food waste

Whether you’re cutting out or cutting down on dairy, find out which plant-milk alternative, from oat milk to soya to pea, is best for you

Cooking on a hob, particularly a gas hob, creates more air pollution than you might think. Here's why, plus how you can improve air quality in your kitchen with some simple steps

Find out what PFAS/PFCs are and what to look for if you want to avoid them in your outdoor clothing

Hoping to cut your environmental impact with small habit changes? Try these top bathroom tips

With plastic in wet wipes set to be banned by the end of the year, here's how to choose more eco-friendly options. Plus, why you should never flush them, even if they say you can

Our customer survey has rated marketplaces such as Depop, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and Vinted to help you find the best and worst places to buy and sell second hand stuff