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
With our series EcoHomeLife Explains, we provide you with short articles about the main topics in the sustainability field. In this edition, we tackle the concept of deforestation. If you’re interested in living a sustainable life and have looked into this topic, you have probably come across the term deforestation. It describes the cutting down … 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
Overall Rating: 4.86/5 Sustainability = 5.0 Value For Money = 4.8 Ease Of Use = 4.8 PROS: CONS: Whatever you want to grow in your garden, the soil is the most important component. Healthy soil will produce healthy plants. For soil to be healthy, it has to teem with life, microscopic life that is. Soil … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains aims at explaining common sustainability terms and concepts in a short and easy-to-read format. In this edition, we’ll explain what the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Agreement means. When we read about climate change and global warming, two terms crop up again and again: 1.5 degrees and Paris Agreement. These … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Performance = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.8 Longevity = 4.9 PROS: CONS: If you are looking for a plastic-free washing-up sponge that works, look no further. My &keep Sisal kitchen sponge review will tell you why this is the one for you. When I found out how bad the common plastic … 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
Overall Rating: 4.87/5 Ease Of Use = 4.7 Value For Money = 4.9 Performance = 4.9 Staining = 5.0 PROS: CONS: I’m on a journey to switch to eco-friendly products to live a more sustainable life. In my Earth Conscious deodorant review I share my experience with this swap. Looking at how bad conventional deodorants … 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