Eco & ethical living
Though our Earth is made up of 2/3 water, only 1/100 of that water is drinkable so we all need to ensure we don’t waste this precious resource. Here are some great water-saving devices and tips. Why we need to save water Water is an incredibly precious and limited resource but because we can turn […]
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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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Made from recycled plastic with replacement heads available, the EcoForce recycled washing up brush is the ideal eco-friendly plastic dish brush. We’re all aware how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle but something else to consider is buying products made of recycled materials. Recycling is great but it’s not the end of the
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Looking for an eco-friendly stylish and re-useable alternative to cling film or cling wrap? Bowl Overs and Lekue Stretch Tops & Suction Lids could be the answer. Is cling film dangerous to health? According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (the advice I referred to from the UK Food Standards Agency when I originally wrote this
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