Category Archives: Sustainability

When it comes to the beginning of the school year every store is filled with disposable and plastic-packaged essentials. It can be a lot easier than you think to make more eco friendly and sustainable choices, sometimes you just need to know where to look. Buying eco friendly school supplies is becoming much more popular, […]

When it comes to sunscreen, finding an eco friendly option is not only better for the environment, but it’s better for your health too. Many popular sun creams often contains chemicals in them which contribute to coral bleaching and can damage the DNA of the corals and fish in the ocean. Sunscreen is something that […]

When it comes to eco friendly alternatives, deodorant can be one thing that’s often forgotten about or as something people don’t want to switch for health reasons. Believe it or not, more environmentally friendly deodorants are becoming available and are a lot better for the planet as well as your body. Like many things about […]

When it comes to cleaning your home, sometimes you forget just how toxic and synthetic material based many of the common products are. Whenever you’re in a supermarket and you look at all the different cleaning supplies, majority of the items will be packaged or made with plastic! Although sometimes it can feel impossible to […]

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 […]