We recently published a guide to menstrual cups, but not everyone can use menstrual cups or likes the idea of them.
Another more sustainable alternative to single-use menstrual products is the cloth pad, and so this blog post takes a look at that — what cloth pads are, how to use them, and all of the benefits and drawbacks of them.
Let’s start at the start with what they are.
Continue reading A guide to cloth menstrual padsWhile we usually tackle eco-friendly matters of life, this blog is instead going to look at the matter of death and your choices for what happens to your body.
According to the Cremation Society of Great Britain, 75 per cent of the population currently opts for cremation after death, with the majority of the rest choosing traditional burial.
While the population is ever-keener to live more sustainably, it would appear that not many of us are considering our post-life choices and how they could be changed to be kinder to the planet.
Continue reading How to be eco-friendly in deathIn this guide, we’ll take a look at what menstrual cups are, how you use them, and the pros and cons of their use.
A menstrual cup is a period product that fits inside the vagina and collects period blood. They are made from soft, flexible materials such as silicone and rubber, making them reusable, unlike tampons and pads.
Continue reading A guide to menstrual cupsIt’s the month of love and, if you’re an eco-conscious couple, how better to celebrate your relationship on Valentine’s Day than by enjoying a sustainable date night together?
Of course, you could head to the local cinema or enjoy a meal cooked together at home, but if you’ve exhausted those options or they don’t feel very romantic to you anymore, then we’ve got a variety of options you might enjoy more.
We have pulled together a collection of great sustainable dates below for you to enjoy with your partner on Valentine’s Day — or any other day of the year!
Continue reading Eco-friendly date ideas for Valentine’s DayIf you have recently given birth to a little bundle of joy or are currently parenting a toddler, then you’ll definitely know your way around a nappy by now!
If you are pregnant with a little one on the way, then you may have started researching all the bits and bobs that are part of life with a baby, too.
Nappies account for 2-3 per cent of all household waste in the UK, according to Wrap, and each baby gets through between 4,000 and 6,000 before they are potty trained.
Continue reading Eco-friendly alternatives to disposable nappiesPlanning a party for your child can be a stressful affair at the best of times, so it can be tempting to grab a bunch of whatever you can get your hands on when it comes to the party favours. After all, kids tend to just be excited about the notion of the bag.
However, if you’ve ever taken a moment to think about what you are sending each child home with, your conscience is probably telling you it’s time to take a step back and give more thought to what you are handing out.
Continue reading How to create eco-friendly party bagsInstead of sending your newspaper straight for recycling after you’ve read it, why not give it a new lease of life first instead?
You’ll be surprised at the number of uses an old newspaper can have. Try one of our eight suggestions below.
Continue reading 8 ways to reuse newspapersIt’s that time of year when most of us contemplate the year that has just passed and consider the positive changes we can make in our lives during the year ahead.
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to establish a more sustainable lifestyle, then we have gathered together some great tips to get you started on your sustainability journey.
Continue reading Easy ways to live more sustainably in 2020The festive season is upon us and despite all of our best efforts, it is often a time of utter chaos in households across the country.
With spirits high, it can be easy to forget about the importance of disposing of waste correctly — but with so much additional waste about at Christmas, recycling is as important as ever.
So, read through our tips below and get ready for an eco-friendlier Christmas.
While most of us have been brought up using disposable period products as standard, we are in a climate crisis, it is time to look beyond these options and delve into the world of sustainability.
After all, the average person who experiences periods will get through 11,000 tampons in their lifetime.
If you haven’t explored the world of disposable pad and tampon alternatives yet, read on and find out all about your numerous options — from period underwear to menstrual cups and beyond.
Continue reading A guide to reusable & eco-friendlier period products
