Have you ever wondered how to make soda at home - or if it’s even possible? DIYs are always fun, but making your own soda at home can actually save you money and save the environment by avoiding all the single use plastic that comes
So much of the plastic we use today is avoidable - which is why it’s so important to find an alternative to single use plastic. As the name implies, we create this type of plastic for just one use, before throwing it away. These are
Have you ever gone shopping and seen a reusable water bottle or food container labeled as “food safe plastic”? Since the mass production of plastic in the early 1900s, plastic food packaging, containers, utensils, and bottles have become commonplace. However, recent studies suggest that plastic can
Whether you’re living in the city or country, growing your own fruits, veggies, and flowers is a great way to cut down on waste. Take it a step further by using leftover banana peel as fertilizer! So much of our food (and store-bought flowers!) comes
Did you know it's now possible to get refillable, glass bottled, non dairy, Oato oat milk that's completely plastic free and delivered straight to your doorstep? Store bought oat milk tends to come in plastic Tetra Paks. If you're aiming to be more plastic free,
Whether you’re trying to incorporate more fruit and veg in your diet, or just avoid a trip to the grocery store, subscribing to a veg box is a super convenient way to get more fresh produce delivered to your door. What are veg box schemes? Veg box
Did you know that 30% of what we throw away could actually be composted? Instead, it ends up in a landfill where it creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas. If you’ve been thinking of incorporating urban composting into your life, now is a better
It’s no surprise at this point that plastic is bad for humans and for the environment - and this includes plastic wrap, otherwise known as cling film. With so many plastic wrap alternatives on the market today, it’s simple to swap out the conventional type
Have you ever tried to regrow a fruit or vegetable food scrap? It's very easy to regrow a food scrap all year round using everyday items from your kitchen. All you need is a container of your choice, such as a few jars, lids or
Are you ready to try a plastic free shampoo and conditioner bar? Although plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles are usually recyclable, 56% of British people do not recycle their personal care containers. There are a couple of reasons for that. Part of it is laziness - people
