Eco Tips
Recycling Week 2023: Master Sustainable Living with Top Recycling Tips
Recycling week 2023 is here, offering us a unique opportunity to learn, engage, and take meaningful steps towards a greener, cleaner world. To mark the occasion, we've put together a few tips to be the best "recyclers" we can be! What is national Recycling Week? National Recycling Week, founded by WRAP (Waste and Resource Action Programme), is an annual event...
Fall into sustainable habits: five tips for a greener autumn
Get ready for the cosy embrace of Autumn with these 5 eco-friendly tips that will help you live sustainably and contribute positively to our environment.
Smashing the Plastic Free July Challenge: How to Stick with It for a Sustainable Future
"Plastic Free July is like a gym membership for the planet. We all sign up with good intentions, but some of us might need a little extra motivation to stick with it." Plastic Free July is an incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment by reducing our reliance on single-use plastics. The challenge may seem daunting, but...
Celebrating Earth Day & Earth Month: Simple Steps To Invest In The Planet
April is not only Earth Day but also Earth Month, a time when we focus on taking action to help our planet. As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, it's more important than ever to take steps towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Here are some tips and actions we can take to help the planet, based on recommendations...
How to Kick-Start Your Eco-Friendly New Year
Happy New Year! After all the indulging and fun of the holiday season, it's time to start thinking about how you can make a difference in the world and become more eco-friendly. In this blog, we will cover five eco-friendly New Year's resolutions you should consider adopting this year, including reducing your waste, reusing materials whenever possible, recycling where possible...
Have a Green Halloween - from costumes to decoration ideas!
We all know how Halloween can be a big deal to the little ones and great fun, but why does it have to be a big deal to the environment? Let’s have a look at some simple, yet effective ways of making this Halloween season a greener one. 1. Costume swaps How many Halloween costumes have been shoved in the...
What is Organic September? Our guide to Organic Living
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...
Eco-friendly ways to stay cool during a heatwave
It feels like you can't even take a short walk outside. Even at night, it's hard to sleep because it's so hot, but there are things you can do to stay cool and be eco-friendly during a heatwave. Don't sweat it! Many people are trying to find ways to stay cool. From using electric fans to draping wet sheets in...
Platinum Jubilee Party Ideas - How to Have a Eco-Friendly Celebration
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...
World Bee Day – How To Save The Bees
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...
Top Eco-Solutions For Spring Cleaning
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...
How to store healthy foods & keep them fresher for longer
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...