When you’re looking to live a more sustainable life, you’ll soon realise that there are many areas where you can make meaningful changes. And your garden is one of them. Our gardens can be a source of joy, a refuge and a way to improve our wellbeing. But many of the gardening practices we commonly … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we cover terms and concepts in relation to sustainability, which are important to understand if you want to reduce your impact on our planet. In this edition we look closely at synthetic fragrances. One thing I come across again and again when I research how to become more sustainable is … Read more
For many, summer is the best season of all, not only because it’s holiday season. But to enjoy the sun safely, sun protection is a must. Sunscreen belongs to summer like ice cream, BBQs and warm summer nights, or at least it should. The ultraviolet radiation from our sun can cause real harm to our … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.17/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.9 Range Of Products = 2.0 Results And Smell = 4.9 PROS: CONS: Switching to solid shampoos is a great way to reduce plastic waste and your impact on our environment. In this review I share my experience with the Wild shampoo bar … Read more
Protecting your skin from the sun’s radiation is vital if you want to enjoy the sun safely. But if you also want to protect our planet, you need to know what to look for when switching to eco-friendly sun protection. Since I discovered that most sun creams, lotions and sprays you can buy in the … 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: Switching to an eco-friendly deodorant can help you live a more sustainable life. In this review we will share our experience using The Salt Of The Earth natural deodorant with you. Since I did … Read more
There are two different types of ultraviolet filters available: chemical and mineral. But how are they different and which one is more eco-friendly? If you have looked into eco-friendly sunscreens, you will know that most of the commonly used UV filters negatively affect marine life. The common consensus among scientists is that mineral UV filters … Read more
Most sunscreens you can buy in the UK contain ingredients that harm our environment. But which are bad for the planet, and can you avoid them? Protecting your skin from the sun is important and sunscreen should be a vital part of your routine. Stopping to use sun cream or lotion isn’t an option, as … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.8 Sustainability = 4.6 Effectiveness = 4.9 PROS: CONS: I’m always on the lookout for eco-friendly laundry detergents. When I discovered The Green Company laundry sheets, I decided to try them. Find out what I think of them. One big part of creating … Read more
If you have looked into the environmental impact of sun creams and lotions, you will know that mineral UV filters are better for our planet. But do mineral sunscreens work? It’s a very important question, given how vital using sunscreen is for the health of our skin. The vast majority of sunscreens you can buy … Read more