This blog aims to provide a little inspiration on how you can minimise your impact on the environment, adopt a more sustainable lifestyle and maybe even save a few pennies in the process.   Sustainable beauty The term “sustainable beauty” is often used to describe beauty products that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Sustainable beauty is a concept that has been around for years, but has only recently been recognized as an industry trend. Sustainable beauty is about the environment and the people who live in it. It's about using natural ingredients and reducing waste. It's about taking care of the...

Did you know that a recent study discovered that babies swallow millions of microplastics each year? Dr. Kurunthachalam Kannan of New York University and his research team examined human exposure to two types of microplastics - polyethylene terephthalate (PET), found in food packaging and clothing, and polycarbonate (PC), found in toys and bottles. The pilot study discovered 36,000 nanograms of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) per gram of feces, ten times the amount found in adult feces. It's obvious when you think about it that babies will have greater exposure to PET. There are a number of ways in which babies may be ingesting microplastics besides drinking from plastic...

So, you’ve decided to take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. With your canvas tote bags filled with amazing food, how are you going to keep it all fresh? 1) Vegan & Beeswax Wraps   Vegan and beeswax wraps are an amazing eco friendly, plastic-free, reusable alternative to cling film and other single-use options.  Convenient to use these food wraps help cut down on plastic waste and keep your food fresher for longer. Do not put any raw food in direct contact with the wraps. In these circumstances we recommend plant based cling film or compostable freezer bags. 2) Glass Containers Glass is a natural...

Wrapping paper is tough to recycle thanks to the glitter, shiny foils and shimmery add-ons, as well as layers of sticky tape and ribbons.  Low quality paper may also be rejected by local council waste schemes.  You can safely recycle brown paper - even if it's printed. 

This is a question I am often asked and with COP26 still in the forefront of our minds, I have put together 10 handy tips on how you can make some easy changes and reduce your carbon footprint.1. Do a waste audit It is vital that we reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.  Refuse what you don’t want, reduce what you need, reuse as much as possible, recycle consciously, and rot whatever you can’t.   Check out this easy to do guide on how to do a waste audit for your home.  2. Reduce shower time Studies...

Save time, energy, and money Dryer balls are small balls that you put in your dryer with clothes used as an alternative to fabric softener, reducing static electricity or softening clothing, or to accelerate the drying process.  WHY ARE THEY SO ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY? Can shorten dryer time by up to 25% (depending on the load) Environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, chemical free and fragrance free Reusable, safe and biodegradable Makes sheets and towels fluffier, less balling and twisting WHAT ARE THEY MADE FROM? Dryer balls are typically manufactured out of wool, rubber or plastic.  Our balls are made of 100% natural wool, our...

  Talking about environmental issues with kids is incredibly important but it can be tricky to know where to start.   That is why we have put together a series of activities that we hope your kids will enjoy during Plastic Free July. Please note that some of the activities are based within a 15 mile radius of Liphook, Hampshire but we hope you can use as a basis wherever you may be located. To download the calendar, click here.  

At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. How does this make you feel? Are you ready to take the pledge to reduce plastic? Plastic Free July is a global initiative encouraging you to reduce your consumption of single-use plastics. Organisers understand that eliminating plastics for a whole month is nigh-on impossible, all they're asking is for you to be mindful and reduce the amount of plastic you use when possible. There is no argument that plastic is strong, light, cheap and versatile. It is an important material for our economy, providing multiple benefits to modern-day living. Right...

I have found that one of the easiest ways to get started or even deepen the journey to reduce waste is to be guided by the 6 Rs: Refusing will help you eliminate a lot of waste and make the journey easier to manage. It's simply about saying no and looking into reusable alternatives. Reduce what you're purchasing by being mindful about what you really need and what you want. Reuse and Repair go hand in hand. When you're deciding whether to dispose of something, ask yourself if you can find a way to reuse or repair it. Here’s a checklist of our must-have reusables:...

Here are 10 smart, practical and achievable eco-friendly tips for you to try. Small things that can make a big impact. Some obvious ones include eating less meat, reducing your plastic waste, walking or cycling rather than using the car etc.  1. Carry out a waste audit  The aim here is to reduce waste going to landfill. Refuse what you don’t want, reduce what you need, reuse as much as possible, recycle consciously, and rot whatever you can’t. https://www.gypsysoul.co.uk/how-to-do-a-waste-audit-for-your-home/ 2. Reduce shower time Conserving water is vital; we cannot continue to waste it mindlessly. An average shower uses approximately 8 litres of water per minute.  By using water more wisely in our homes, gardens...

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