Nature is under threat and it is our duty, as individuals and as companies, to be the best possible stewards of our planet. The Nature of Things is committed to play its role. The best way we can do this is via our sourcing, our operations and our other contributions.

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The European Union has implemented a new Directive (EU) 2024/825 “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition” that comes into effect on 27 Sept 2026. This regulation is an attempt to prevent brands and retailers from green washing shoppers/consumers (click here for more information).

This was an opportunity for us to review the environmental claims we have been making over the years about our two brands. And this page reflects our commitment to provide clear, specific and verifiable environmental information about our brands.

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1. our sourcing

As manufacturer, our supply chain is an essential part of our sustainability record. Two categories of supplies in particular form the vast majority of our purchasing: oils and packaging materials (bottles, boxes etc), 

Essential oils and other ingredients (vegetable oils, alcohol etc) : We try and source only from producers who have a reputationgenuine passion for distilling top quality oils and a proven record of sustainable practices. Producers who also work hand in hand with their communities to protect the environment and support their local economies. 

Lavender harvest in France (by Gregoire Mahler, courtesy of IFF-LMR)

We do this by vetting our suppliers, starting with a questionnaire around their own sourcing and operations, reviewing their certifications and challenging them on their practices. We benefit for this of the vast experience of our founder who has worked in that industry for 20 years and has an intimate relationship and knowledge with many distillers.

Organic Certification 

It is important first to highlight that only products in our range that are 100% certified organic are labeled as organic and bear the logo of the Irish Organic Association. And other products that may have a high content of organic ingredients - such as the roll ons with a 95-98% content - are not labeled as organic. 

Our policy is that whenever possible, we will source essential oils and other ingredients that are organic certified and/or fair trade certified, whatever the cost. But quality and sustainability will come first as we are committed to offering quality essential oils from suppliers we know and trust.

For more on Organic certification vs sustainability, please read our FAQ 

Packaging: we strive to buy all our packaging locally (Irish or EU). All our labels,  products boxes and point of sale displays are made locally in Ireland. Bottles and closures are sourced in the EU or the UK. 

All our packing material (for shipping) are made of either cardboard, paper or compostable peanuts. And whenever feasible, we like to reuse incoming cardboard and filling material for our shipments, to give them a second life. 

Find more information on our packaging on this page.

2. our operations

Sourcing our ingredients and packaging from ethical suppliers is not enough, we also need as an organisation to play our part. As a business, we are committed to: 

• Limiting our operations footprint by reducing our energy and water usage

• Compensating our people fairly and supporting their development.

• Encouraging sound environmental practices in the workplace and to/from the workplace (ie commuting by bike or group transportation)

• Recycling / end of life disposal: we are improving the way  on how to best recycle individual products using dedicated QR codes so consumers have easy access to that information. Our diffusers in particular contain electric/electronic components and as such we have a responsibility in making sure they are recycled in the best possible way at the end of their life. That;'s why we have been a member of WEEE Ireland, which helps us achieve this goal.

WEEE Ireland is a not for profit organisation, committed to delivering cost effective compliance on behalf of suppliers of batteries or electric/electronic appliances. They help consumers discard their batteries and appliances in collection points around Ireland and Europe. WEEE Ireland represents 96% of the Irish battery industry and 74% of the household electrical and electronic industry who have a Producer responsibility under EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC & WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU to organise and finance the environmental management of their products at their end of life.

3. our contributions / donations

1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations and amplify the impact of our network.

Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, its members have given more than $225 million to environmental nonprofits to date. Today, 1% for the Planet is a network of more than 2,000 business members, a new and expanding core of individual members and thousands of nonprofit partners in more than 60 countries. The headquarters are located in Burlington, VT with staff located around the world.

As of 31.12.2025, we have contributed a total of €17,605 to the following organisations:

• Rewilding Europe (Netherlands): European wide organisation that aims to protect endangered species by protecting/rewilding their ecosystems.
• Green Sods Ireland (Ireland): Land Trust that protects land and its biodiversity
• Hometree (Ireland) : establishes and conserves permanent native woodland in Ireland, encouraging land regeneration and biodiversity through afforestation, restoration and education. 

All together for the planet!