Saying ‘No’ to Fast Fashion
For the umpteenth time today, a SHEIN advertisement appears on my screen. My thoughts inevitably jump to the anti-fast fashion law the French passed in the middle of 2025. This new legislation aims to limit the environmental and social impact of fast fashion by, among other things, prohibiting influencers from promoting fast fashion brands. The […]
Ten uses for lemons around the home
When life gives you lemons, you can do a whole lot more with them than just make lemonade. Lemons are the superwomen of fruit. From a special sweet treat, to cleaning your home or amplifying your beauty routine…lemons are wonderfully versatile. When most of us think of lemons we think in terms of cooking or […]
5 South African Natural Deodorants Reviewed
If the thought of swapping your deodorant or antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire – take a deep breath. A few years ago natural deodorants would’ve been viewed as a hippy marketing ploy, but today more and more people are vigilant about what’s going into and onto their bodies. Why natural deodorants? In […]
Greening Your Bathroom
5 Easy Eco-friendly swaps for your bathroom If you are wanting to take a few steps to a more sustainable home and lifestyle, your bathroom is a great place to start. Most of the products and toiletries we use are wrapped in plastic, single-use or disposable, and many of them can’t be recycled. So introducing […]
Eco-friendlier lunch boxes
Back-to-school means packing lunch boxes. Honestly I find the daily grind of packing a lunch box challenging at the best of times but trying to do it creatively and sustainably can leave you feeling utterly defeated. If like me you are already feeling a little lunch box tired – I’ve got your back. While there […]
Revamping your nursery sustainably
With Amelie turning three in two months time, we thought it was time to revamp her nursery into a toddler’s bedroom. On the one hand we wanted her bedroom to be a comfy haven for her to play and sleep in. And on the other hand we wanted the update to be as sustainable and […]
