Eco & ethical living
An incredible 2 million plastic bottles are used in the UK every day and nearly half of these end up in landfill despite plastic bottles being so easy to recycle. Ecover have come up with a “green plastic” made from sugar cane which is 100% renewable, reusable and recyclable. Ecover products are available from Big […]
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You could throw away more than 240 toothbrushes in your lifetime so cut down on waste by using an eco-friendly Monte Bianco toothbrush with a replaceable head. How often should I change my toothbrush? The British Dental Health Foundation recommend that you change your toothbrush every two or 3 months. If the bristles become splayed
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From October 2015 shoppers in England will be charged a minimum of 5p for a plastic carrier bag so what are the eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags that will save you money in the long run? At long last the plastic carrier bag charge will be in introduced in England in October 2015. I’m really
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Aluminium foil uses a lot of resources to produce so why not try these eco-friendly alternatives to kitchen foil or if only foil will do, buy recycled foil and make sure you recycle it. When you could use an eco-friendly alternative to foil Wrapping meat or vegetables in foil Instead of using foil to wrap
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These green alternatives to plastic sandwich bags and cling film for packed lunches and picnics will save you money. My friend asked me to investigate what eco-friendly options there were for wrapping up her children’s sandwiches for school. She was using cling film but was worried about possible health issues and also the waste of
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If you’re looking for a cheap and green alternative to fabric conditioner or softener, vinegar will do the trick without those horrible, strong, artificial fragrances. Since becoming more eco-friendly, I developed a strong dislike for standard laundy liquid and washing powders. I find their fragrance to be over-powering to the extent that I don’t even
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