If you’re someone who has a period, you must have reusable period pads on hand at all times! However, all reusable period pads are not created equal. Some pads use cotton while others use synthetic materials. Synthetic materials can be harmful to the body as they contain plastic and don’t breathe, creating the perfect environment […]
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Today, we’re going to hear from Matthew Ward, who runs an Instagram account called Sustainable Womble where he talks about eco lifestyle, to tell us about how to shave the face using a reusable razor. Over to Matthew. For us bearded folk, shaving is a routine that we take part in most days if not
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Making the switch over to reusable wet wipes from the traditional variety is a game-changer for limiting waste and saving money. If you have a baby, you likely use two to three wet wipes with each diaper change. Add in all the wet wipes you use after mealtimes, for boogers, and for sticky hands… that’s
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Today, I’m sharing my best reusable product ideas. One of the biggest challenges we face, especially when first starting out on our plastic free journey, is remembering our reusable items. Apart from that, there’s the decision fatigue of picking the right reusable item. This post is here to help with that! From personal care to
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Looking for a DIY reusable hand sanitiser that doesn’t contribute to our ocean plastic problem? Aim is here to offer some possible solutions. With the global pandemic, we’ve all had to learn how best to keep our hands clean and hygienic. We’ve seen the circulating World Health Organization infographics and videos on best practice and
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A sturdy, reusable bag for shopping or running errands is essential to avoid single use plastic bags. Especially as five trillion plastic bags are used each year. On average, a plastic bag is used for about 12 minutes before it is discarded. Less than one per cent of plastic bags are recycled, leaving 99 per
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At least a million plastic bottles are used every minute. According to Euromonitor International’s global packaging trends report, the number is expected to increase to 583.3 billion this year. The majority of plastic bottles end up in landfills or the ocean. Plastic bottles and caps are number 3 or 4 of the most commonly collected
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Photo of reusable masks by The Elephant Temple who donate 10% of sales to help elephants affected by the global pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environmental problem that would have seemed unlikely just a year ago–severe ocean pollution caused single-use surgical masks and gloves. According to a recent study conducted by a Hong Kong based
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Did you know that we waste 227,000 miles of wrapping paper in the UK each year? In fact, much of the wrapping paper we use isn’t 100% paper – it contains plastic. While it might look pretty, the plastic that we add to paper to give it shine or a metallic appearance actually makes it
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Every December, people inevitably have the same conversation: should we use a real or artificial Christmas tree? There’s a consistent idea that fake Christmas trees are better for the environment, as well as being more convenient. But is it really the more sustainable choice? Find out below. Real vs Artificial Tree – What to Choose?
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