Green Elephant Blog
5+ Upcycled DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
Advent is fast approaching (I’m not going to say how many sleeps….!!) and I’m betting many of you haven’t thought about an advent calendar yet…!! B...
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8 Sustainable Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love You For
Christmas is coming and to help you avoid last minute panic and over spending, I’ve put together 8 of my favourite sustainable gift ideas. Hopefully this w...
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5 Ways to De-Stress with Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is one of the most versatile of the essential oils and research has confirmed that it is very effective at calming the nervous system....
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Eco Christmas Gift Guide 2021
Christmas isn't all about buying extravagant gifts, but a thoughtfully chosen unique gift can make someone's day (or year...)!! Choosing the perfect gift isn...
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13 Ways You Can Reduce Food Waste at Home
Did you know that the average New Zealand household throws away 79kgs of food every year...?? And this is only the food waste that ends up in the rubbish.......
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Top Tips for an Eco Halloween
Halloween is scary in more ways than one…. Researchers in the UK found that over 2,000 tonnes of waste were created in a single year from ‘disposable’...
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5 Minute Soda Bread Recipe
Lots of bread recipes call for yeast. They also ‘need to be kneaded’ and have long resting and proving times. This doesn’t help when you want bread for...
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Introducing Fabric Gift Wrap by Wrapper’s Delight
On Christmas Day 2016, Sarah surveyed the carnage in her house that was a mass of wrapping paper. Sarah is a conscious consumer (if you like) and has been gr...
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Blog Categories
Health & Wellbeing
This is where you’ll find all things ‘Healthy Living’. We're talking about diet, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, relationships and more. We take a holist...
Natural Beauty
We’re here to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of natural beauty. A lot of skincare is full of harmful chemicals but we'll help you understan...
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is all about reducing our impact on the environment whilst still having fun! Here, you’ll find lots of tried and tested hints and tips i...
Your Healthy Home
Creating a healthy home environment can have a positive impact on you and your family. Using non toxic cleaning products and reducing the number of chemicals...