Many of us would have enjoyed a slice of toast for our breakfast this morning, or perhaps made sandwiches for ourselves and our families. There’s no doubt that bread is one of our favourite foods in the UK, with nearly 12 million loaves sold each day. Unfortunately, many of us may not realise that our …
Many of us love to unwind at the end of a busy, stressful day with a glass of wine, and there’s evidence to suggest that moderate consumption of wine can actually be good for us. Wine contains antioxidants known as polyphenols, which are said to protect our bodies against heart disease and cancer. Unfortunately, it’s …
If you’re trying to remove as much plastic as possible from your everyday life, it’s likely you’ll get stuck with some items. Yoghurt is one of those items. Unlike milk, it almost always comes in plastic. Can you buy plastic-free yoghurt in the UK? Yes, though it will cost you more and you may need …
Baby powder has been used for many years as a nursery and changing bag staple to help prevent nappy rash, and also by adults as a low-cost beauty product. Baby powder has been around for over 100 years, with Johnson & Johnson selling the product for the first time in 1894. However, there has been …
You’ve probably heard the term “superfoods” used more and more over the last few years. Superfoods are considered to be any food that’s especially good for our health, providing additional nutrients that can potentially reduce the risk of certain diseases. You may already include some of these foods (such as berries, kale, fatty fish and …
Tempeh (pronounced tem-pay) is a fermented soy product originating from Indonesia, made by fermenting soy beans then pressing them into compact cakes or patties. Tempeh is often used as a meat replacement in vegetarian and vegan diets, as it contains a high level of protein similar to meat and dairy products. However, it’s not just …
Eco-friendly ribbon is the perfect zero-waste alternative to plastic sticky tape, regular ribbon and other craft materials. Because as most of us know, wrapping gifts or doing fun crafts creates a ton of non-recyclable waste which just ends up in landfill sites or pollutes the ocean and kills marine wildlife. Choose one of the plastic-free, …
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, our thoughts naturally turn to keeping our homes light, cosy and warm. In the past, most of our energy was generated by burning fossil fuels, resulting in harmful carbon emissions. However, attitudes and behaviours are beginning to change, and research into green energy has exploded over the past 30 …
When winter is on its way in the UK, we naturally start to think about how to keep our homes warm and cosy over the coldest months of the year. However, the simple act of heating our home can have a negative effect on the environment. The majority of UK homes are heated by natural …
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Shaving is a regular part of many people’s grooming routines, but the millions of disposable razors and blades ending up in landfill every year could be as damaging to our environment as plastic bags and straws. Disposable plastic razors have been popular since the 1970s, but because they’re made from a complex combination of different …
