For many women, and more and more men, makeup is part of their daily routine. But is conventional makeup good or bad for our environment? If you are looking to live a more sustainable life, you might have asked yourself this question already. You might even have looked into it and found that, yes, traditional … Read more
How often do you use cosmetics? Whether it’s foundation, lipstick, or mascara, there are many costmetic ingredients that are harmful to the environment. The beauty industry was worth $446 billion in 2023, which was an increase of 10%. And the predicted trend is that it will continue to grow. Given the volume of cosmetics that … Read more
The cosmetics industry is worth billions of pounds, and its environmental impact is just as staggering. Millions of women and some men use makeup and cosmetic products on a daily basis. Foundation, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara, concealer, and so much more are used to hide, enhance, or highlight. But in our quest for beauty, we … Read more
The way we garden can have a huge impact on our environment, both positively and negatively. The use of pesticides, neatness and tidiness, and growing unsuitable plants are all common gardening practices that many of us use. But they can harm our environment and contribute to biodiversity loss. However, sustainable practices can help our environment, … Read more
Many of us wash our hair on a daily basis. But have you ever wondered what impact the shampoo you wash down the drain has on our environment? The truth is that most of the products we use daily, including shampoo, have a profound environmental impact. So if you want to live a more sustainable … Read more
Here in the UK we are avid gardeners, whether we grow flowers or our own fruit and veg. But many common practices aren’t the best for our environment. Our gardens, if we are lucky enough to have one, have the power to improve our mental health and wellbeing. (Ainamani et al., 2023) But they can … Read more
Having a sustainable garden means to cater for wildlife as well as making it a joy for yourself. Planting wildflowers is one way to do that. Not only will the flowers feed a variety of insects, including bees, butterflies and flies, but also attract other animals to your garden that feed on them. Including some … Read more
Any gardener will know that weed control is part of gardening. But in a sustainable garden, weeding without chemicals is a must. Getting rid of weeds in our garden can be time-consuming and hard work. So it’s no surprise that many of us opt for chemical herbicides to make the job easier. However, these chemicals … Read more
You can reduce the impact you have on our environment in many different areas, and often it brings additional upsides. The benefits of sustainable gardening are manifold, so it’s a good idea no matter what. Whether you have a big garden or a small one, or even just a balcony or window box, gardening is … Read more
In agriculture and for many gardeners, pesticides are an important part of what they do. But their use has a profound impact on our environment in several ways. Pesticides are a group of products that are used to kill a variety of unwanted plants and insects seen as pests. They include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and … Read more