How to make moving house greener – trial and error from our experience in 2018
Somehow, we ended up moving house this year. It kinda just happened. I was determined at this point in our green journey to try and make moving house as eco-friendly as possible by using all the advice
Continue readingWe’re getting an e-cargo bike, and ditching the car!
Hello blog readers! I’m Geoff, Charlotte’s husband, and I’m at long last doing what I’ve said for ages I would do – writing a guest post. This is the story of a major decision
Continue readingThe money saving post – what has ‘eco’ cost us?
Not so long ago I was approached by a journalist for an article about how I saved money by using bicarbonate of soda. The truth is, I have not saved money by just using bicarb, it’s a whole lifestyle
Continue readingSmall drops of change for a big ocean…
Today I was reminded by another social media post that there are people trying to lead a ‘zero waste’ life – everyday people, but mostly in America. Why? Because not only is the US usually
Continue readingStarter for 10: Going Plastic Free
So with plastic becoming more of a ‘thing’ that is ok to be in the news, I thought I’d post some easy ways to get started on your plastic free journey. It’s a journey, and not something
Continue reading#makeyourownmonday #glue #lifehack
I may have *slightly* enjoyed reading Bea Johnson’s Zero Waste Home book. I am slowly working my way through all her homemade alternatives to plastic items – and my favourite to date is definitely
Continue readingSavvy eco purchase: the school bag!
Disclaimer: I don’t know it all! I’m a mum of a 5 year old trying to work out eco principles in the minefield that is ‘school’. Here’s how I’m doing so far, look out
Continue readingGoing Green with Hand Cream
For many months now I’ve been wondering about an eco alternative (plastic free, natural ingredients) to oil-based skin moisturiser/cream/healer/all purpose miracle working balm. NB what I’ve
Continue readingTrials of homemade Toothpaste – update!
Recently I have found that my previous post on homemade toothpaste, whilst enlightening, was not truthful of our current situation. The ingredients needed for the recipe I found were too fiddly, though
Continue readingBrilliant Baavet Duvets, Pillows and more! Wool for everyone.
Recently, I had the need to buy a new duvet. As with all big decisions that I face since my bid to go plastic-free, it had to start with quite a lot of research! I was determined to find a better option
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