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Organic September is firstly a celebration of all things organic! From the farmers to the consumers, an organic way of life can take hard work and commitment. Organic September is in place to help inform others of this. Secondly, Organic September is the perfect opportunity to encourage others to make the switch to organic food, clothing and homeware! With events...

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee just around the corner, we are sure everyone is busy planning street parties and celebrations. However, such events can be incredibly wasteful and harmful for the planet. We have some simple tips and tricks below to help you celebrate in an eco-friendly way! Eco-Friendly Party Decorations We all know that the décor can make or...

Why are bees so important? Without bees – we would be in serious trouble! The humble bee is responsible for pollinating a third of all the world’s food, including tomatoes, broccoli, and strawberries. If bees were gone it would cost farmers vast amounts of money to manually pollinate their crops - a cost which would have to be passed onto...

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Swaps Here are some of our top alternatives to plastic cleaning tools – these are just as effective at getting the job done without the need for materials that will stick around forever in landfill! Kitchen roll – purchase reusable cloths that can be machine washed after use, these are usually more absorbent! You can also give old...

Looking for ways to tell your significant other that you love them, without the need for plastic and additional waste? Below we have some ideas and tips for celebrating the day in an eco-friendly way! 1. Are cards environmentally friendly? Usually the first step when planning the perfect day – the Valentine’s Card. Consider avoiding the usual glittery, laminated supermarket...

Looking for ways to encourage eco-friendly practices in your kitchen? January is the perfect time to get your kitchen organised, and by doing so you can save money and the environment! Often, people will start their New Year health kick without proper knowledge of how to store fresh foods – causing high waste. This is not only environmentally bad, but...

If you are anything like most (92%!) of the UK population – each year you set yourself multiple ‘New Year Resolutions’ which are usually abandoned after January! By even sticking to just one of these choices, you can feel a real sense of achievement and have a ‘Green New Year’. 1. Avoid ‘Single Use’ Easy to do and probably the...