Award Recipients

Crystal Spring Consumer Division Ltd, the family-owned company behind the Salt of the Earth natural deodorant brand, has received the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising its long-term commitment to sustainable innovation and responsible manufacturing.

A pioneer in natural deodorants for more than 30 years, Crystal Spring launched one of the UK’s first refillable spray deodorant system in 2013. Today, Salt of the Earth refill systems use up to 85% less plastic than replacing the bottle each time, helping prevent more than 23.66 tonnes of plastic waste since 2021 alone.

The Hampshire-based company continues to invest in lower-impact manufacturing, recently installing 126 solar panels at its factory, with battery storage planned to support its ambition for operations to be powered by self-generated renewable energy on a net annual basis by 2027.

The award reflects Crystal Spring’s dedication to combining effective natural products with practical, measurable sustainability improvements.