As evidence of plastic pollution and climate change grows, we find ourselves seeking better alternatives that won’t have such a huge impact on the environment. Glass is one of the most popular of these options so far. Glass is a relatively natural material and is easy to clean and reuse time and time again. Glass …
Would you like to become a tree after you die? Being laid to rest in a lush green forest providing nourishment to a tree seems like the most natural, awe-inspiring and planet-friendly burial option that currently exists. There’ll be no need to face those cold, grey cemeteries, you don’t need to worry about burial plots …
In a bid to listen to customers and reduce plastic pollution, the supermarket chain Morrisons and the chemists Boots have recently announced plans to reintroduce paper bags in their stores. This has been met with a backlash from environmental experts across the UK who say that this is a huge step backwards when it comes …
If you’re thinking of buying an eco-friendly women’s razor, you’re probably well aware of how our use of those horrible disposable plastic razors, blades and even reusable handles is contributing to the plastic waste crisis we’re facing. Think about it. You buy your disposable plastic razor or plastic replacement blades. These are made from plastic …
Have you ever read the ingredients list on the back of a shampoo or shower gel bottle and thought to yourself, “What on earth is THAT?” Yes, me too! It often feels like you need a science degree to work out what is lurking inside those cosmetics bottles (or even to pronounce the ingredients). Now, …
There’s nothing quite as exciting as seeing a pile of beautifully packed gifts under the tree at Christmas. Or placing a gorgeously wrapped gift into the hands of your loved ones and watching their faces light up as they see what is hiding inside. But unless you’re choosing greener, plastic-free, environmentally conscious gift wrapping or …
Far too many of our favourite packets of sweets and bars of chocolate come packaged in huge amounts of plastic. This includes the obvious places like the plastic bag around your Mint Humbugs, to the wrapper around your Yorkie bar and even the plastic wrap, plastic cover sheet and plastic tray inside that box of …
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If you’re moving toward a zero-waste lifestyle or simply looking to reduce your environmental footprint, it’s time to consider switching to an eco-friendly phone case. Far too often, those regular phone cases you’ll find on the high street are made from plastics which often aren’t recyclable, contain potentially harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates and glues …
You don’t need to ditch your eco-friendly principles and harm the environment just because you or your loved ones are getting married. Choose an eco-friendly, biodegradable confetti and you’ll reduce your environmental footprint and still enjoy every moment of your big day. Here’s why regular confetti is so bad for the environment, where you can …
Cotton pads are an essential part of most people’s health and beauty routines. Because they’re so useful, versatile and inexpensive, these innocent-looking pads are found in almost every bathroom across the UK and get used almost every day. They’re also plant-based and completely natural, so they’re biodegradable and good for the environment. Aren’t they?… Actually, …
