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Mar 3, 20219 min read
Everything that I've Learnt So Far About Natural Deodorants...
I get asked so often about natural (especially plastic free) deodorants. I have tried many now and had many conversations about them too....
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Jan 30, 202112 min read
Why I'm Taking The Fish Free February pledge.
The start of Fish Free February is just around the corner, so now is a great opportunity to talk about why I'm taking the pledge to eat no f
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Jul 9, 20204 min read
Coconut Oil Can Threaten More Than 5 Times More Species Than Palm Oil Crops
Image taken from the paper Meijaard et al. 2020 A new paper has modelled the impact to species for different oils. Coconut oil threatens...
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May 5, 20202 min read
Ecobrite Moisturising Body Bar Review
Last month I was very kindly sent a new product by Ecobrite, a moisturising body bar. I use Ecobrite as a supplier for our store and love...
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Apr 13, 20201 min read
New Ebook Launched!
I am very happy to announce the launch of our very first ebook! This PDF downloadable document is 14 pages long and has some tips, tricks...
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Feb 17, 20202 min read
Seeds make the best gifts! Here's why..
Last year, I got a little parcel from a very dear family friend. Inside, as well as some sweeties, a micro puzzle and some seeds! Again...
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Jul 23, 20192 min read
My Bambaw Safety Razor
One of the items I use as part of my waste reduction tool kit is the item most people seem a little scared of- the safety razor. About 12...
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Jul 19, 20191 min read
Our MOST REQUESTED VLOG! How To Use Dish Washing Blocks.
Our most requested vlog post ever, is here. I talk you through how to use a dish washing block. The lovely Barbara sent me this from...
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Jul 17, 20192 min read
Five Reasons To Beach Clean
Is beach cleaning an efficient use of a campaigners time? Yes. And here's why.
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Jul 15, 20193 min read
Plastic Free Waitress. Advice.
Being plastic free/ waste free in your own life is easy nowadays. You have (almost) total control over what you use, what you buy, how...
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Jul 13, 20192 min read
Making Your Own Food- Reducing Plastic & Saving Money.
If you're wanting to tackle a lot of environmental and health issues of our time, a really good way to tackle a few things at once is...
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Jul 8, 20193 min read
My 5 Personal Favourite Plastic Free Life Hacks
I get asked increasingly what are my favourite plastic free life hacks. Those things I do that are a breeze, that others hope to recreate...
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Jul 8, 20191 min read
Testing Out Toothbrush Tabs by Ecoliving, Plastic Free Teeth Cleaning
We now stock toothpaste tablets by Ecoliving and I naturally decided to give them a go myself!! The concept of toothpaste tablets seems...
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Jun 26, 20192 min read
How To Reduce Waste Whilst Flying
Before we get to reducing waste whilst flying, it's really important to talk about the environmental impact of flying. Reducing how much...
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Jun 17, 20194 min read
Trialling Reusable Sanitary Towels
I am a firm believer of menstrual cups. I've had a bit of a journey with them, but they have honestly changed my life. With lots of...
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Apr 13, 20192 min read
Reviewing Truthpaste.
A few weeks ago the lovely people at "Truthpaste" sent us a couple of their natural, plastic free toothpaste to test out! I have been...
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Nov 26, 20181 min read
Meat Free Monday: SNACKS!
Todays Meat Free Monday is a shout out to SNACKS! This is a (potentially) plastic free, vegan deliciously healthy and satisfying snack....
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Nov 19, 20182 min read
Kitchen Cleanse
As we come into the run up to Christmas, now is the absolutely perfect time to do a kitchen cupboard cleanse. This involves taking stock...
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Nov 13, 20183 min read
EcoBricks, Solution or Plastic Enabler?
As we become more aware about the plastic crisis, solutions are being researched. The very best solution we have is to reduce our use of...
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Nov 12, 20181 min read
Meat Free Monday: Bread
Making your own bread can seem like a bit of a pain. But once you get the hang of it, it's a really great skill to have. It's also a...
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Nov 7, 20182 min read
Brand Audit; Extended Producer Responsibility Beach Clean
On the 21st August 2018 we collaborated with People And The Sea to conduct a brand audit on Malapascua. A brand audit is a very specific...
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Oct 31, 20183 min read
Water Insecurity; My own experience.
Lack of drinking water is a poverty related issue that is so well known it's almost lost it's impact. Right? We hear about children...
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Sep 17, 20181 min read
Prince Charles, Waitrose and Plastic; News
A while ago, when on a trip back to England, I wrote to High Royal Highness, Prince Charles. I wrote a real letter, on paper. It was in...
