Overall Rating: 4.7/5 Product Range = 4.8 Value For Money = 4.6 Coverage = 4.9 PROS: CONS: Makeup plays a big part in some people’s life. But with conventional makeup containing many harmful synthetic ingredients, it’s worth looking at eco-friendly alternatives. After finding out that conventional makeup is bad for our environment, I started to … Read more
Unwrapping a present is an exciting thing that not just children enjoy. But once the gift is revealed what do you do with the now useless paper? If you have ever looked at a pile of torn up wrapping paper and wondered if it can go in the recycle bin or needs to be thrown … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.85/5 Product Range = 4.7 Value For Money = 5.0 Coverage = 4.9 PROS: CONS: For many of us our beauty routine is important, as are the products we use. But with so many of them being bad for the environment, my Love The Planet makeup review looks at this eco-friendly alternative. Whether … Read more
Opening presents brings us back to our childhood days, with the anticipation, excitement and joy. But what happens with the wrapping paper? Well, most of the time it ends up in our general waste bin, because most of it isn’t recyclable. Why? After all, paper can be recycled, right? No, because it’s not necessarily made … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Product Range = 5.0 Value For Money = 4.7 Coverage = 4.8 PROS: CONS: In our quest to look beautiful, we use products that have a negative impact on our environment. So in my Zao Makeup review I look at sustainable alternatives to minimise my impact. Conventional makeup contains synthetic ingredients that … Read more
Fireworks have been a favourite way to celebrate big occasions for hundreds of years around the world. As people stare up to the night sky enjoying the spectacle, many might not consider the environmental impact of what they see. First invented around 200 BC in China, fireworks have come a long way since. The colourful … Read more
There is no doubt that we have a waste problem. The amount of things we throw away is staggering. According to Waste Direct, we have produced 215 million tonnes of waste in 2024 in the UK alone, 15% of which has come from households. The average person in the UK has generated 1.3 million tonnes … Read more
Litter is a huge problem in many countries. And millions of people go out litter picking in their communities every year to clean up the rubbish. There is no doubt that litter in our environment is an eye sore, but it also has a negative effect on our ecosystems, including our waterways. Plastic items, for … Read more
Any cat owner will know that these beautiful animals love to play. So we buy lots of cat toys to keep them entertained and happy. But most of these toys are made of plastic, which isn’t good for the environment or your cat. When cats play with a toy, they will chew it and lick … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.77/5 Effective Protection = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.6 Ease Of Use = 4.8 White Film On Skin = 4.8 PROS: CONS: Protecting my skin from the sun while also protecting our environment is my aim this summer. So I’ve tried the mineral sunscreen by UpCircle to see if it can deliver. … Read more