IRDO MOZAIK, First Slovenian news for social responsibility , Nr. 2/XIV, February 2021
Interview: WHY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ALSO PAYS OFF IN THE PRODUCTION OF ESSENTIAL OILS? Read More »
Coniferous essential oils are wonderful for the respiratory system and we are always happy when we create them. Once again, we responded to a call from a forester who had just felled a large spruce tree. Aware that we can make good use of the green parts of the branches that would otherwise be discarded
We are back from yet another nice event. In the natural site ‘wild camp’ in Logatec, we demonstrated to a group of 30 participants the distillation of herbs. We placed the distilling pot in the forest shade, next to the spring water source, thus connecting with nature in a very simple and primal way. We
The wooden casings for our essential oils are another special story. They are made by local artist Zmago Kovac, a painter and woodcraft artist who regularly exhibits in Slovenia. Each casing is unique, handmade, of course. Zmago is a passionate believer in a sustainable way of life, and such is his art. Every piece of
A lot has already been written about hydrosols, I know. However, as consumers, we are interested in buying a good product and this is often not an easy task. Not everyone has a very in-depth knowledge of hydrosols, and there are many different manufacturers on the market that offer sometimes very poor quality. Before I
Sustainability is a very commonly used word lately, especially in the western world. As a distiller I often wonder why we do not emphasise “sustainability” in connection with essential oils and hydrosols. Without a doubt, “locally” is a top trend in everything related to natural materials and food. If so, essential oils are very logical
