Shampoo bars – everything you need to know
Let me introduce you to one of the best eco-friendly swaps you can make – the shampoo bar! Shampoo bars are a solid form of shampoo usually made from a blend of raw or plant-based ingredients like oils. Why swap? According to a report published a few years ago British consumers threw about 13 billion […]
Planet-friendly gift-wrapping ideas
I love having beautifully wrapped gifts under our Christmas tree, but I hate the mound of waste we end up throwing in the bin. So, this year I have been playing around with a few sustainable ways to wrap our gifts. Here are my five favourite sustainable gift-wrapping ideas. Have fun with fabric Wrapping gifts […]
Synthetic sponges – friend or foe?
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of the sponge. Should one follow this advice that means 48 disposable sponges, that take roughly 58 years each to decompose, end up in landfill sites every year. It seems to […]
