Eco & ethical living
Last month when Faith in Nature asked me if I wanted to review one of their shampoo and conditioner sets, I didn’t hesitate. I’ve been using Faith in Nature products for years and am very impressed with their green credentials, price and performance. I wanted to try their Lime and Ginger range which is one […]
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All hair turbans are not created equal. I’ve tried a number over the years because when I needed to replace my orginal one, I couldn’t find the same make. In desperation, I tried one from the 99p shop and definitely got what I paid for – thin towelling material, small size and no fastening. I
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With weddings seeming to cost more and more it’s a great, eco-friendly idea to buy a secondhand wedding dress. You’re probably going to only wear it once so spending less on your dress can mean more money for the honeymoon! And if you buy from a charity shop, you’ll be helping them too as well
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Cooking generally has high fuel consumption in comparison to other household activities. If you have an energy monitor, you’ll see that your oven uses far more electricity than almost any other appliance in your home. Keep your bills down and save energy when preparing food with these simple energy-efficient tips: Cook in batches as
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Did you realise that washing your face, scrubbing your body and, more surprising to me, brushing your teeth could be an act of pollution? Microplastics, also called microbeads, are tiny particles of plastic which have been added to possibly thousands of personal care products sold around the world. They are hardly visible to the naked
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A safe, simple, natural way to remove limescale from a kettle using vinegar as a descaler and how to prevent limescale build-up in a kettle. Why you need to remove limescale from a kettle Limescale in your kettle costs you money as you need to use extra electricity to boil the kettle. It also affects
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