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 including how you can reduce waste, the low-down on recycling, easy things you can do to cut down on plastic, how to start or improve your organic garden and information about shopping for Fairtrade products.

There are so many easy things you can do to live in a more sustainable way as you go about your everyday tasks. Once you’ve dived in and made a few simple changes you’ll find forming new habits is even easier and you may even get addicted to sustainable living!!

Five Easy Tips to Help You Nail Waste Free Shopping

Now that plastic shopping bags have been banned (great move we think), most of you will be getting into the habit of taking your reusable shopping bags with...
Read More

Our Eco Badges – Shop Your Values

So we've all heard of the term Greenwashing...?? This is a tactic used by companies to convince us that their product, business or service is good for the en...
Read More

Ethical Jewellery – From the Mine to the Market

What is Ethical Jewellery..?? Following hot on the heels of the ethical fashion movement, there is now growing awareness and appreciation for ‘ethical jewe...
Read More

10 Winning Organic Garden Pest Control Methods

If you have ever attempted to grow vegetables, the chances are that you have also experienced the disappointment and frustration of seeing your plants and cr...
Read More

5 Easy Things to do This Year That Make a Difference

Do you normally think about or make resolutions every time a new year rolls around..?? The dawning of an entirely new year and a clean page in a pristine bla...
Read More

Easy Peasy Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift

I love to give homemade gifts and I'm always on the hunt for new ideas to try!! I've seen a lot of 'jar-mixes' around this year, and they look fantastic but...
Read More

Antiperspirant vs Natural Deodorant

So, what actually is a deodorant and what is the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant..??
Read More

Easy Overnight Almost Sourdough Loaf

Great bread that's easy to make. Not an impossibility!! Read on for the easiest bread recipe ever. Almost as good as sour dough but without the work!!
Read More