'Naked' products challenge throwaway culture

LONDON - A biodegradable yoga mat and an eco-friendly dog bed are just some of the items on show at the immersive "Naked House" exhibition in London that aims to challenge throwaway consumerism.

The five-floor house, curated by British cosmetics company Lush, features a history of packaging from banana skins to Victorian-era glass bottles and 1950s metal tins to futuristic plant-based bioplastic containers.

Lush also showcases its own range of "Naked" products from hair conditioners to shower jells and essential oils, all sold without packaging to boost awareness of environmentally sustainable consumer alternatives.