Food waste is a massive problem in western countries. It's happened to all of us, we go shopping with good intentions of eating lots of fresh produce and we gradually watch it rot before we end up throwing it out. My big tip for reducing food waste is to freeze your…
When you start living a more sustainable lifestyle, it's easy to forget your pet. So many pet accessories are made of plastic but there are lots of eco-friendly options available, if you know where to look. Here are some tips on how to have an eco-friendly dog and how to be…
Not only do the most commonly found washing up sponges come wrapped in plastic but they're often made of synthetic materials as well. Small fibres from the sponges can get washed down the sink and into our waterways. Using any kind of synthetic sponge, cloth or brush also risks releasing micro-plastics.…
Plastic Free July is exactly what it sounds like, a movement to try and encourage people to use less or no plastic in the month of July. It's a really good way for people to get involved and think about what they're buying and to hopefully make some permanent changes to…
There are numerous articles about how to plan a baby shower, but if the mum-to-be cares about the natural world you might want to consider planning an eco-friendly baby shower. Of course, much of the planning will be the same but there are certain things to be aware of. If you're…
Over the last few years I've made some fairly major changes to my way of life. There's so much more to do and sometimes I feel like I'm really not doing enough. I've written this to remind myself of all the things I no longer buy and to show other people…