Category Archives: Sustainability

if you’re the type of person who generally buys and burns a lot of candles, then you might be surprised to hear about how common paraffin wax candles are not only made from petroleum (which is a fossil fuel), but they can be toxic and produce a huge amount of indoor air pollution. There are […]

If you’re on a budget or a student, that doesn’t mean you can’t be sustainable or eco friendly. Making any kind of eco conscious decision is a huge step, and some actually cost a lot less than you’d think overall. The cost of eco friendly products shouldn’t put you off from buying them, especially if […]

When deciding to start using a shampoo or conditioner bar, you might be confused as to how to actually use it at first – but it’s actually a lot easier than you’d think. If you’re looking to reduce your plastic waste or go zero waste at all, then one of the swaps you can make […]

Trying to be more environmentally conscious while living with other people can be hard, regardless of if your situation is living at home with your family, an apartment with friends, or you’re at university. When living with other people, it can feel a little overwhelming trying to figure out how to even start living more […]

As much as I love the zero waste and sustainable living movement, there are a few things that have become popular that just shouldn’t have. One issue with living low waste is that many, if not all products are made to last a lifetime, but they will most likely live longer than us too. Due […]

When it comes to being more zero waste at home, the obvious thing to do is to use things that you already own – and so doing some diy projects is a great start. Not everyone is partially crafty or knows how to sew or knit, so I’ve added a few different ideas that should […]

One of the main ways to become more zero waste in the bathroom is to switch to a safety razor. While they may seem a little scary to use or “too manly” from old stereotypes, that’s totally not the case. They’re super simple to use once you get the technique right, and if taken care […]

When learning about the zero waste movement, it can feel a little daunting when trying to figure out where to start. There are so many different influencers and products being advertised these days that it can feel a little overwhelming or that you have to perfect at it straight away. To tell you the truth, […]

If you’re the kind of person who loves spending time in the kitchen and baking treats, you’ll know that even the simplest recipes creates waste by the end, regardless if it food scraps or used parchment paper. But surely there’s a way to help reduce that, right? Over the past couple of years I’ve really […]

When it comes to trying to reduce waste in your home, food is actually one of the big factors, especially since it’s one of the main contributors to the greenhouse gas methane being released into the environment. Throwing away food is not only wasteful in terms of wasting money, but you also waste resources like […]