Reducing Our Carbon Footprint: Natural Health Ltd's Sustainability Initiatives

We're a small team, so we won't pretend to have a grand sustainability programme. What we do have are a handful of practical changes we've actually made, and we thought you'd rather know the honest, everyday version than a polished mission statement.

Why your box might look reused

If your order arrives in a box that isn't printed with our branding, that's deliberate. We reuse boxes wherever they're still in good condition rather than breaking them down for recycling and using a fresh one, it's a small thing but it adds up. For the smaller number of parcels that need extra protection, we use starch packing chips instead of plastic ones, they dissolve harmlessly in water if you ever need to get rid of them.

Shipping by sea where we can

A lot of what we stock, including our Wedderspoon range, travels a long way to reach the UK. Where possible, we ship by sea rather than air, it takes longer but has a far smaller footprint. We've written more about what that actually involves in Sailing Towards a Greener Future.

Water, lighting, and not throwing out what still works

We keep an eye on water use day to day rather than working to a fixed target, and we're upgrading our lighting and heating to more efficient options, but only as older equipment reaches the end of its working life. We'd rather not bin something that's still doing its job just for the sake of a quick upgrade.

Hiring locally and working flexibly

We hire locally where we can, which cuts down on commuting. We also work flexibly and from home when it makes sense, particularly in very hot or otherwise difficult weather, so the team can stay comfortable and safe rather than travelling in for the sake of it.

This article reflects our current practices as of 2026 and may be updated as they evolve.