As we sail through August there is no getting away from the fact the return to school isn’t far away and uniform purchases are looming. The costs can quickly add up, especially when considering branded uniforms which tend to be more expensive. However, there are sustainable and budget-friendly solutions to this predicament – sourcing school …
How to know if period cups are for you?
If you are a user of tampons, could a cup be your ultimate money saving eco swap? Here are some reasons to give it a go and where you can purchase.
Period Pants, get the best value for your money!
Period pants are the most popular sustainable period swap but how can we get the best value for money when buying them?
The list you need to see – 11 money saving eco swaps
Oil is going up, electricity is rising and food prices are on the up. Sometimes trying to find the balance between making an eco swap and keeping our cost of living down can be tough. Let’s be honest, the price of everything is going up in general and some eco swaps can feel super expensive …
6 Sustainable swaps to help the earth this Lent
With the season of Lent starting today, many of us might still be wondering what we should give up or take up between now and Easter. As we are in a climate emergency and God placed us on earth to take care of it, here are some swaps you could commit to over Lent that …
Want to Ditch bleach? meet your new best friend
We all know bleach is an irritant. Get it on your skin and it can burn the skin, even breathing in the fumes when cleaning can irritate your lungs. And the aspect that it will stain your clothes if you spill any is super annoying! From an environmental aspect, bleach is quite simply not environmentally …
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 …