Eco & ethical living
On 02 July, the Victoria & Albert museum in London was the venue for the 10th Observer Ethical Awards in association with Ecover, maker of sustainable and eco-friendly cleaning products. When an invitation from Ecover popped into my inbox inviting me to attend The Observer Ethical Awards, I was surprised and thrilled. As a Guardian […]
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If you want to make your whites even brighter, there are natural ways to whiten your laundry without using toxic chemicals. Try these natural laundry whiteners as an eco alternative to bleach and please let me know how you get on. Soda crystals Soda crystals are great for removing grease. Just add a scoop to
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These green alternatives to plastic sandwich bags and cling film for packed lunches and picnics will save you money. My friend asked me to investigate what eco-friendly options there were for wrapping up her children’s sandwiches for school. She was using cling film but was worried about possible health issues and also the waste of
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If you’re looking for a cheap and green alternative to fabric conditioner or softener, vinegar will do the trick without those horrible, strong, artificial fragrances. Since becoming more eco-friendly, I developed a strong dislike for standard laundy liquid and washing powders. I find their fragrance to be over-powering to the extent that I don’t even
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Recently, whilst on a trip to Scotland, I discovered something which got me very excited! In a small Co-op near Glen Coe, they had done something I’d not seen before in a supermarket. They had put doors on their fridges. It was so unusual that at first it confused me, as I automatically assumed that
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