Many of us are choosing to go plastic-free in as many ways as we can and this includes appliances. This isn’t just for environmental reasons; health concerns play a role too. If you’re looking for a kettle with minimal amounts of plastic, we’ve reviewed 6 of the best below. Not all of these kettles are …
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 …
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 …
Choosing a plastic-free toothpaste for the first time isn’t easy. It can be pretty confusing when you’re trying to work out whether to choose more traditional toothpastes in more eco-friendly packaging or be brave and try something like a toothpowder. Even if you’re committed to reducing your plastic waste, this can be enough to have …
If you’re looking for practical and easy ways to reduce your plastic use, you’re in the right place! In this guide we’ve listed 73 ways to use less plastic at home, work, the supermarket, cafes and restaurants, and while travelling. Plastics are cheap and convenient materials in the short term, but they are having a …
Finding an eco-friendly, zero-waste moisturiser in the UK can often feel like an impossible task. Sometimes it seems like every single cosmetic product on the market comes packaged in a ridiculous amount of plastic. Whether it’s the plastic container, the plastic label, the plastic wrap or the plastic bag that it comes in… It’s enough …
Most people don’t realise that chewing gum contains plastic. But we’re not talking about the wrapper or the fancy plastic packaging that many brands use these days. We’re talking about the chewing gum itself. So, what do we need to know about the plastic in chewing gum? Is it adding to the global plastic pollution …
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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Many of us are looking to reduce the amount of plastic we use around our homes, and so the kitchen is usually one of the first places we tackle. Out goes the plastic wrap and in come beeswax food wraps. We get rid of the plastic storage containers and welcome stainless steel and glass containers …
Looking for a plastic-free, zero-waste deodorant that actually helps you stay smelling fresh and clean? We’ve got you covered. We’ve searched high and low to find and review the best plastic-free deodorants available in the UK so that you can avoid those potentially harmful ingredients like aluminium, parabens, phthalates and preservatives and reduce the amount …
