Would it shock you to learn that a lot of the air pollution we breathe in comes from our own homes? The cleaning products we use play a big part in creating air pollution. Harsh chemicals, artificial fragrance and other ingredients can leave us feeling their effects on our body. If there is anyone with …
Can you make your laundry routine outstandingly green?
I am a HUGE fan of Shop Well For Less on BBC One and currently loving the switch to Shop Well For The Planet. Anyone else been watching? One of the swaps getting a big thumbs up in episode one was the Ecoegg Laundry Egg. I can’t lie, I owned one but had never used …
There is still hope – simple actions you can take now
These simple steps are easy for anyone to try, won’t cost us lots of money and most importantly, won’t cost the earth.
6 documentaries to inspire you this plastic free july
Plastic Free July is the time when we place a focus on the ways we can reduce our dependency on single use plastic. It can be hard to know what exactly we should start with and where to look to find inspiration. Fear not, I have your back with 6 documentaries I feel will teach …
Motorhome and Caravan essentials you need – including simple eco swaps!
With foreign holidays being harder to navigate thanks to Covid we are seeing a rise in popularity for the staycation. Motorhomes and caravans are now becoming one of the most convenient ways for people to holiday safely with their families and I don’t blame them, we have a motorhome and love it! With a few …
Compostable vs Biodegradable – Do you know the difference?
So often I see these words used in an interchangeable way and it seems to be confusing people. Let’s break these barriers to understanding down. Biodegradable means that the item in question will break down into smaller pieces. It might be a natural item such as food, in which case it is also compostable but …
9 Natural deodorants that are vegan and plastic free
When ditching the plastic from our routine, deodorants are a popular switch to make. However there is no one size fits all and people always have personal reasons for their choices. The range in this list will all be plastic free, cruelty free and vegan friendly. The options range from deodorants that are completely packaging …
How to make your own apple scrap vinegar
When I tell people that they can use their foodwaste to create things of use they regularly think I am a little over the top. The truth is that quite often it’s super simple to prevent something becoming waste. As the saying goes “Waste is only waste if you waste it.”. First thing you will …
Become a conscious consumer in a world of overconsumption.
2020 was a bit of an odd year but was it the year that inspired you to try and reduce your eco footprint going in 2021? My aim is to help you take back control and change your mindset on how you shop. Expect to be challenged to think more, buy less and to “love …
Top 10 Environmental documentaries you need to watch in 2021
It won’t come as a surprise to many of you that I enjoy learning about the environment. I also love watching a good documentary when I have some downtime. It both kills time and educates me, that can only be a good thing right? If you also love watching documentaries and are eager to learn …