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a range of sustainable period products including a menstrual cup, pad and a tampon The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?
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The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?

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Periods suck. Aside from being painful, and uncomfortable, we have to buy period products all the time. So, it makes sense that so many different sustainable period products have been emerging to cut back on single-use plastic. It’s an amazing step forward, but are eco-friendly menstrual products actually just greenwashing? Why the hesitation? One thing… Continue reading The Lowdown On Sustainable Period Products: How Green Are They Really? Is It Worth It?

How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips

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I love Christmas as much as the next person but it’s not the greenest time of the year. From single-use plastic to food waste and high electric charges, it’s not the best thing for the environment and you might be stumped on how to have an eco-friendly Christmas that’s still festive and fun. Climate change… Continue reading How To Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 11 Green Tips

climate protest sign reading: fight today for a better tomorrow How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free
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How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free

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I recently posted about climate charities I think are worth donating to, but not everyone has the money to donate to charity! A lot of tips about being sustainable involves spending money like buying zero-waste products or buying sustainable fashion so it’s understandable to find yourself wondering how to be eco-friendly on a budget. A… Continue reading How To Be Eco-Friendly On A Budget: Green Things You Can Do For Free

black and white apartment living room with tv couch and trees 13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living
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13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

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My boyfriend and I moved out together recently so I’ve been navigating the world of eco-friendly apartment living. As exciting as it is, it definitely shook up my routine and I’ve been struggling to find ways to be as green as normal. So, I figured that other’s must be feeling lost too when it comes… Continue reading 13 Easy Tips On Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

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10 Best Charities To Donate To For Climate Change; Saving The Bees, Trees & More

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I do a lot of lecturing on this blog. I have lots of posts about what to personally do when it comes to climate change. So, I want to take an opportunity to let my readers do that I do practice what I preach and put my money where my mouth is when it comes… Continue reading 10 Best Charities To Donate To For Climate Change; Saving The Bees, Trees & More

12 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas For Green Christmas Presents – Sustainable Gift Guide
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12 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas For Green Christmas Presents – Sustainable Gift Guide

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I love Christmas as much as the next person but it is an environmental catastrophe from unwanted gifts, to mountains of single-use plastic so I decided to seek out eco-friendly gift ideas and create a sustainable gift guide for some green Christmas presents this year! From gifts for self-care, beauty, drinks, and things from the… Continue reading 12 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas For Green Christmas Presents – Sustainable Gift Guide

girls with cucumber eye masks - green skincare regime Eco-Friendly Skincare 101: Products And Tips For A Green Skincare Regime
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Eco-Friendly Skincare 101: Products And Tips For A Green Skincare Regime

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Eco-friendly skincare isn’t easy to find, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice self-care for the envrionment. It just means shopping around till you find something that suits both your lifestyle and your regime. Here are six eco-friendly skincare products, as well as tips and tricks for having a green skincare regime. This post… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Skincare 101: Products And Tips For A Green Skincare Regime

Ethical Shopping: Do You Need To Abandon Retail Therapy To Be Green?
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Ethical Shopping: Do You Need To Abandon Retail Therapy To Be Green?

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[Gifted | Affiliate Links] A lot of people say there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, and yes to an extent that might be true. However, being green doesn’t mean you you need to abandon retail therapy. Ethical shopping absolutely is possible, and here’s how you can do it. What is ethical shopping? Ethical shopping is… Continue reading Ethical Shopping: Do You Need To Abandon Retail Therapy To Be Green?

10 ideas for upcycling old clothes 10 easy ideas for upcycling old clothes into beautiful new pieces
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10 easy ideas for upcycling old clothes into beautiful new pieces

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Before we used to hold onto clothes forever, but now they’re so cheap and trends change so quickly, not many people cherish or respect what’s in their wardrobe. As 85% of old clothes end up in landfill we need to start finding ways to make our old clothes last longer, which is where upcycling comes… Continue reading 10 easy ideas for upcycling old clothes into beautiful new pieces