Eco & ethical living
Last month when Faith in Nature asked me if I wanted to review one of their shampoo and conditioner sets, I didn’t hesitate. I’ve been using Faith in Nature products for years and am very impressed with their green credentials, price and performance. I wanted to try their Lime and Ginger range which is one […]
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All hair turbans are not created equal. I’ve tried a number over the years because when I needed to replace my orginal one, I couldn’t find the same make. In desperation, I tried one from the 99p shop and definitely got what I paid for – thin towelling material, small size and no fastening. I
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Did you realise that washing your face, scrubbing your body and, more surprising to me, brushing your teeth could be an act of pollution? Microplastics, also called microbeads, are tiny particles of plastic which have been added to possibly thousands of personal care products sold around the world. They are hardly visible to the naked
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Before you throw out that old toothbrush see these inventive ideas of how you could re-use it: Clean mud and dirt from the soles of shoes. Eliminate laundry stains – use the toothbrush to work a dab of detergent into stains before putting the items into the washing machine. Clean fingernails – perfect for gardeners
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By buying an ethical or environmentally-friendly present this Christmas you can give a wonderful gift with added benefits. Buy a Fairtrade pressie to ensure the producers of your item are paid a fair wage. Give a gift to our planet by choosing items made from recycled materials instead of a product which uses more of the earth’s resources. Support local
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I remember when I was a little girl wanting to paint my nails and my mum buying me some peel-off nail varnish. Nowadays as more people are becoming conscious of what goes into and onto their bodies, it’s great to see a safe, washable nail varnish designed for children and pregnant women. Children’s bodies are
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