Vegan shoes stand as a progressive shift in the fashion paradigm, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and ethical considerations. Departing from conventional leather, these shoes prioritize eco-friendly and cruelty-free materials, marking a significant stride toward a more conscientious wardrobe.
Read MoreA hot cup of tea sounds like a soothing and comforting drink, but many of us are unaware of the materials that most tea bags are made of. Your hot cuppa sounds a lot less appealing when you know that many tea bags contain plastic, polypropylene to be exact. It is added to the paper tea bag to help heat seal them during manufacture so they don’t come open in the box, or in your cup. This means that tea bags are not biodegradable, so you cannot throw them in your compost.
Read More“Bottled water companies don't produce water, they produce plastic bottles”. Some might argue that the quality of bottled water is better, but studies have shown that most bottled water is simply tap water that has been filtered and bottled at up to 1000x the price. Obviously, price is not the only reason to make the change from single-use bottles to reusable ones. There are so many reasons why a reusable bottle is preferred over plastic ones, but I think with these six you will have plenty of reasons to convert you, if you have not already made the switch.
Read MoreAs the days are getting longer and the temperatures rise, many people get the urge to give their house a good clean. Yes, it’s the time for the annual Spring Clean! Instead of deep cleaning your house with chemicals and unsustainable cleaning items, join me for a sustainable spring cleaning with these 7 tips.
Read MoreWhat would the world would like without the unconditional love and support of our mothers… This Sunday it is Mother´s Day and obviously, there is no present more beautiful than the gift of time (or in other words, do something nice together!) or a breakfast in bed. But for those who want to give their mother something special, this guide can help you find the most sustainable gift for this year’s celebration of all mothers.
Read MoreWith Christmas around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what to gift our loved ones. There are of course many ways of showing your love and appreciation in a non-material way. For example, you can take your friend out for dinner, take your sister to the Spa or spend an afternoon hiking with your partner. But for those who would like to buy something for the holiday season, I have created this Gift Guide with my favorite items to shop.
Read MoreIf you’re the kind of person who totes canvas bags to the supermarket and stores leftover food in reusable glass containers rather than disposable plastic baggies, you probably feel like you’re making a pretty solid eco-friendly effort. And you are! Every little bit counts.
Read MoreYou may be surprised to learn that many common, everyday items have hidden plastic in them. Here are 6 to watch out for.
Read MoreAs Christmas is coming closer you might be asking yourself which is a better option in terms of the impact on the environment: a real Christmas tree or a fake one? To be able to answer this question, there are a number of factors that need to be considered, such as how far the tree has traveled, how much energy went into producing it and how it is recycled.
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