There is nothing better to get you into the mood for Christmas than putting up decorations, right? But most of those decorations are made of plastic. And we all know that plastic is an unsustainable material. Over 90% of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Producing plastic contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, which are … Read more
Gifting is a big part of our culture. Whether for special occasions like birthdays or just because, giving presents is important for our relationships. So when you want to live a more sustainable life, finding sustainable gifts to give is a must. After all, what’s the point of going green yourself, if you then give … Read more
I always loved giving gifts to friends and family. They joy I feel when they opened the present and smiled is just priceless. But in recent years I’ve come to realise that while my gifts were always thoughtful, in that I tried to get something that they would love, sustainability was never in the forefront … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Health Benefits = 5.0 Value For Money = 4.9 Taste = 4.9 Sustainability: 4.9 PROS: CONS: For many of us, coffee in the morning is essential. Whether you need it to wake up or because you love the taste, we all want good coffee, right? But did you know that you could … Read more
Many of us use a wide range of beauty products regularly. But because the conventional products we use have a negative impact on our environment, it’s time to look for eco-friendly alternatives. I’ve done quite a bit of research into makeup’s environmental impact and what sustainable cosmetics looks like. Armed with this knowledge, I set … Read more
Opening presents isn’t just exciting for kids. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of wrapping paper? We wrap presents to add an element of surprise to gifting and increase the excitement. Indeed, a study has found that if a gift is wrapped, we are more likely to like the present itself. (Howard, 1992) … Read more
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