If you happen to spend a lot of time browsing the isles of health and beauty shops (some of us no doubt, more than others) you will more than likely be aware of the bar soap sensation, currently sweeping the nation.  Bar soaps are back with a bang - with a number of major brands rushing to get on board! Coming in all different shapes, sizes and scents and colours, the solid soap bar is fast becoming a familiar feature of the bathroom once more! And it's not just soaps either; shampoos, conditioners - even shaving bars are now increasingly available for purchase! But what are the benefits ..read more

Going plastic-free (or even plastic reduced) isn't as hard or expensive as it seems. In fact, most swaps will actually save you money! Here's 5 swaps you're bound to love... Shampoo Bars These little bars save you time, plastic and money! Starting from just £2.95, each bar is the equivalent of 2 to 3 bottles of shampoo. Some bars (soap based ones) require an adjustment period, but others such as the Eco Living Shampoo Bars will work just as well as a bottle from day one, even in hard water. They're also great for holidays as they aren't liquid so no problems with hand luggage! Bamboo Toothbru ..read more

The genie is well and truly out of the bottle; fast fashion is destroying the planet, and upholding some pretty appalling labour practises as it does so. Many of us have quite understandably had enough, and are choosing in growing numbers to jump ship. This can be a daunting decision at first, so to help out we've come up with a few tips to get you started!   Shop Smart Luckily for us consumers, not all retailers engage in the nefarious practises that have come to define the fast-fashion industry. In fact, as the revolt against fast fashion continues to grow, so do the alternatives. Retai ..read more

It's that time of year again! Santa is waving at you from every shop window, Mariah Carey has established her annual residence on every speaker system under the sun, and up and down the country, the smells of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger waft through the air. Christmas is here!  For most of us, December is hardly the time of year to be thinking about eating more healthily - quite the opposite! But come the end of the month - when the dishes have hit the hot water and the dreaded spectre of 'new years resolutions' hangs over the living room in the place of mistletoe, those sneaky extra minc ..read more

If you're someone who cares about sustainably sourced materials, the chances are you will have noticed the recent trend of brands enthusiastically switching out harmful, non-biodegradable materials in their products for bamboo. Everyone from Walmart to Kimberly Clark are getting in on the trend, keen to flash their green credentials as they do so. Bamboo is being presented as a miracle material - an affordable, easy to produce, eco-friendly alternative with a surprisingly wide range of applications. But is any of this true? Is bamboo really as good for the environment as it is hyped up to be ..read more

It's a common misconception that going zero waste is expensive. After all, type 'zero waste' into any social media and you will see rows of minimalist glass jars, individually labelled with a chalk pen. It doesn't just look expensive, it looks time consuming! In reality, the effort is minimal and all it takes is a little creativity and looking at what you already have to get started. In this post we'll discuss why going zero waste is not too expensive for you, no matter what your budget! Forget the jars There, I said it, and I'll say it louder for those in the back... FORGET. THE. JARS. I know ..read more

What does sustainable living mean for you? For many people, sustainable living means more than just recycling. A sustainable lifestyle is about reducing your carbon footprint and being eco-friendly in all aspects of life. It can be difficult to make these changes in our lives, but zero waste swaps are a great way to start! In this blog post we will talk about five zero waste swaps that will help you reduce your environmental impact while also saving money. Shop in bulk Have a household favourited you can't stock up fast enough? Buy a bulk bag or get a plastic-free subscription, it'll cost you ..read more

If you live in a hard water area and have tried shampoo bars, there's a good chance you've HATED them. They've probably left your hair feeling waxy, unclean and oily, almost as if you didn't use any shampoo at all. Sound familiar?   Yeah, I've been there too. When I first started using shampoo bars I persevered through, trying different brands and hoping my hair would adjust, but I didn't enjoy using them so I gave up. I later discovered that there are other types of shampoo bars out there, but I had only tried soap-based shampoo bars which is why my hair felt so waxy. You're probabl ..read more

What is GOTS certified organic cotton? GOTS stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard, which was created to ensure that all textiles used in clothing and other products are produced according to strict environmental standards. GOTS Certified organic cotton goes through a rigorous third-party certification process and must comply with many criteria that cover everything from pesticide use to water quality. This blog post will talk about some of the benefits of GOTS certified organic cotton, as well as what makes it sustainable. Water consumption GOTS certified organic cotton is cultivated ..read more

It's no secret that we're living in a plastic-obsessed world. The average baby uses an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 disposable nappies before toilet training - and cloth nappies are becoming more popular every day. As well as using cloth nappies, eco-friendly parenting is all about reducing our reliance on plastic and non-renewable resources for our children's future. So lets take a look at how new parents can cut down on their use of plastics and be more eco friendly with these easy, money-saving steps! Cloth Nappies You probably saw this one coming - cloth nappies are the most eco-friendly optio ..read more