Tea bags appear to be made out of paper, but most of them actually contain small amounts of polypropylene, a plastic used to seal the tea bag together. Polypropylene isn’t biodegradable, so putting tea bags in your compost bin can lead to plastic pollution. There are also concerns about plastic from tea bags leaching into …
Shampoo bars are becoming very popular in the UK and for good reasons that we’ll get to in just a moment. There are a lot of companies in the UK that make shampoo bars, so sorting the good from the bad can be tricky. We’ve created a list below of the best shampoo bars in …
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The “BDIH Standard” is a certification that aims to provide a clear way of proving that a cosmetics product is truly natural and sustainable. In order to obtain the certification, a product must meet certain criteria. Some of these criteria include the following: Materials should be taken from plants as much as possible (as opposed …
Looking after babies and young children is often non-stop and exhausting, so anything that makes life a little easier is usually great idea. Disposable baby wipes are a convenient and fast way to cope with nappy changes, both at home and out and about, and as most parents will have discovered, they’re also handy for …
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise originating from India around 5,000 years ago. It is now practised in leisure centres, schools, private gyms/health clubs and hospitals all over the world. Many of us also like to practise yoga in the comfort of our own homes. Focusing on strength, flexibility and breathing, yoga is often …
You may think that switching from plastic dental floss to biodegradable dental floss isn’t going to have much of an impact on the world, but it really can. As we’re sure you know, the world currently has a massive problem with plastics and non-degradable products. Switching any products that you use daily to a biodegradable …
Miswak sticks are becoming a hot trend in the UK. However, you may not know what a miswak stick is or where to buy one from. Well, today we’re looking at miswak sticks and the best places to buy them in the UK. By the end of this article, you are going to be an …
Technological developments in the past few hundred years have brought incredible benefits to our lives. However, the majority of us are now living lives that are very different to those our ancestors led. Our bodies are exposed to manmade chemicals, artificial light and pollution that can have a negative impact on our physical and emotional …
Unfortunately, many cosmetics and other household products contribute to the suffering of animals every day, thanks to practices like animal testing. Makeup has long been tested on animals before being sold to consumers, but people are increasingly conscious of animal welfare and increasing numbers are no longer willing to accept products that have caused the …
