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Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts 2024
Our Guide to Sustainable Festive Giving Christmas is a time of joy, generosity, and unfortunately a lot of waste. From mountains of wrapping paper to unwanted gifts destined for the back of the cupboard, the environmental cost of the festive season can be staggering. But with a little thought, it’s easy to celebrate in a way that’s kinder to the planet.This year, why not focus on eco-friendly Christmas gifts that friends and family actually want? Thoughtful Gifts, Not Rubbish John Lewis’ Christmas advert is all about gifting knowingly to someone so they get what they want and will love it for years. We agree with the sentiment here! We’ve all been there:…
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How Easily Plant-Based Diets Benefit the Environment
Switching to a plant-based diet isn’t just a personal health choice; it’s a powerful way to help the environment. For people in the UK looking to reduce their meat and animal product consumption, the benefits are substantial. More recent research shows that the carbon footprint of a vegan diet can be as much as 60% smaller than a meat-based one, and 24% smaller than a vegetarian diet. With the UK currently not on target to meet it’s climate commitments by 2030 it’s important we all do as much as we are able to at an individual level to help reduce carbon emissions. Eating Less Meat Means Less Land Clearance One of the…
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5 Easy Tips to Host An Eco-Friendly Picnic
As the warm weather finally arrives in the UK, everyone is thinking about the ways they can relax outside and enjoy it. The most common thought: picnics. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a meal in the great outdoors, surrounded by nature and good company. But as we become more aware of our environmental impact, we start to notice the potential downsides of a picnic. All the plastic and packaging, rubbish left behind and more, but it’s easy to change this. Hosting a green picnic doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive; in fact, it can be as simple as making a few mindful choices. Here are five easy tips to help you…
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Reusable vs Disposable Products: What To Choose
There’s been a lot of focus in recent years on the need for consumers to choose reusable products over disposable ones. The most common one being disposable straws ending up in the ocean and damaging wildlife. While everyone wants to reduce the amount of damaging waste added into the environment, its naturally for us to have questions around product maintenance, life span and how easy these items are to use.We’re here to explain the differences between reusable and disposable, when it makes sense to use each product type, so you can make the right decision for you. What is a reusable product? Reusable products are items designed to be used multiple times,…
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How to Be a Conscious Shopper When Buying Summer Clothes
Summer’s nearly here, and with it comes the urge to refresh your wardrobe with breezy, stylish pieces. But before you dive head first into the latest trends, let’s talk about how you can make more conscious choices while shopping for summer clothes. While it might not be possible to do all of these, whether because of access or budget, adopting one or two of these can help reduce your impact. If everyone approached summer or holiday clothes shopping in this way, the collective impact of these changes would be huge. If you’re going to be shopping for the warmer weather or holidays abroad we urge you to give some of these eco-friendly…
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9 Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning— whether you love it or hate it, the time for giving everything a clean and airing out the house comes around every year and 2024 is no exception. It can feel overwhelming but there are small things you can do each day to gradually work your way through your home and get everything clean ready for the warmer and brighter days. 1. Clean With Baking Soda Scrub Baking soda is a versatile and low-cost cleaning agent that can tackle tough grime without harsh chemicals. Make a simple baking soda paste by mixing it with water, and use it to scrub sinks, tubs, and tile grout. This natural abrasive will leave…
