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Choose Reusable Nappies
Disposable nappies…. Anything with the word ‘disposable’ in its name isn’t usually good…..!! And nappies are no exception. Sure, nobody likes deali...
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Dealing With Pet Poo the Eco Way
Scooping the poop is definitely the right thing to do. In fact, if you don’t pick up after your dog, you can be fined – and rightly so. But what to scoop...
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Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is the perfect time to focus on reducing your plastic waste. Join 250 million others from around the world and make some simple lifetstyle...
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Organic Gardening: 6 Key Principles to help Your Garden Flourish
Organic Gardening isn’t just gardening without the use of synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, although this is undoubtedly one of the key principles. The...
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Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Welcome to the Green Elephant 2019 Gift Guide. Choosing the perfect gift can be tricky which is why we've put together this neat eco gift guide. We're all ab...
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Ciabatta Recipe
I have been baking this ciabatta recipe for years. To me, it’s the perfect loaf; chewy yet airy with a good crust and a slightly tangy, sour flavour. It lo...
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Solid Shampoo Bars. Say What…???
Solid shampoo. Yes...it's a thing. First 'embraced' by travelling types where one multi-purpose bar held much more appeal than a collection of bulky, heavy a...
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‘Chemical Free’: it’s Nonsense and Here’s Why
Recently, a Facebook follower of ours pulled us up. She had noticed that one of our Vendors was claiming their products were ‘chemical free’ and she righ...
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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...