Plastic is everywhere you look. In our homes, cars, buildings, trains, and, sadly, the environment. Our plastic addiction has led to a huge plastic waste problem. According to the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL), only 9% of all the plastic that has ever been produced has been recycled. Another 12% has been incinerated. The … Read more
The way we clean has a negative impact on our environment. And while a clean home isn’t negotiable, there are ways to keep it clean without the impact. I have done a lot of research into the effects our cleaning routines have on our planet. And it didn’t come as a surprise to find out … Read more
Growing your own food at home isn’t just a rewarding experience, it’s also better for our environment. And, of course, homegrown food tastes so much better. We have been growing fruit and vegetables in our garden for over a decade. It started because we wanted veggies that tasted better. But as we embarked on our … Read more
Cleaning is a necessity, whether we like it or not. But the cleaning products most of us use are full of harsh chemicals that aren’t good for us or the planet. There is plenty of scientific evidence that the conventional cleaning products we use are bad for our environment. So while we clean our homes, … Read more
If you want to live a more sustainable life, you have to look at all aspects. I have turned my attention to makeup and how to make it more eco-friendly. Many products we use in our beauty routine have quite a big environmental impact. The synthetic ingredients used are just one reason why conventional makeup … Read more
If we want to reach net-zero, it’s vital that we move away from using fossil fuels. One area where we all use it is to heat our homes. Whether this is by using oil or gas, our heating systems are based on fossil fuels. As part of our journey to live a more sustainable life, … Read more
As part of our beauty routine, we use many tools, most of which are made of plastic. While makeup brushes and co. are a necessity, they can have a negative impact on our environment. As part of a sustainable beauty regime, you want to reduce this impact. To help you with this, we’ll tell you … Read more
For many of us, our looks are important, and we are prepared to do a lot to achieve our goal. No wonder the beauty industry is worth billions. But, like so many other things we do, what we do to look good has a huge environmental impact. From harmful or toxic ingredients to plastic packaging, … Read more
Although mineral makeup has been around for thousands of years, it has had a revival as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional makeup. If you are looking to create a sustainable beauty routine, you might have heard that commonly used makeup is bad for our environment. And if you have followed the same research path as … Read more
Living a more sustainable life includes switching to products that have a smaller environmental impact. So is it possible to get eco-friendly cosmetics in the UK? For many people, using cosmetics and makeup is part of their daily routine. But given that conventional cosmetics are bad for our environment, it’s worth looking at sustainable alternatives. … Read more