Although Christmas is a magical time of the year, it's also one of the most wasteful. In fact, the UK is estimated to be 30% more wasteful over the festive period, with more than 100 million bags of rubbish being sent to landfill, according to the GWP group. However, with a little effort it is possible to enjoy a more mindful and conscious Christmas, which is great for you, the planet, and your wallet with a few simple swaps. 1. Invest in a reusable Advent Calendar I bought a fabric advent calendar over 27 years ago, when my son was a...

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.   Start good habits young and protect your child from the nasty chemicals hiding in typical baby products!  The Sustainable Baby For many, the environmental impact of items purchased for the baby is not the top priority when a small human shows up in their house. Cost is frequently the number one concern for young families and single parents in particular. With that in mind it’s worth noting that...

Sustainable living means to understand how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways to live in harmony. 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 living around the home Save energy By turning down the heating by one degree could save a household as much as £85 per annum according to a Which Consumer Report. Instead, put on an extra layer of clothing, hug a pet or loved one, or fill a hot...

What is EcoEgg? The laundry egg is an innovative and unique laundry washing system that uses two types of mineral pellets (white and grey), encased in a recyclable egg, to thoroughly clean clothes. White mineral pellets: Made up of biodegradable surfactants, stabilizers, builders, and binders. It's these pellets that do most of the actual cleaning. Grey mineral pellets (tourmaline): Help to soften the laundry.  The grey tourmaline pellets naturally ionise the water. Together, the pellets work to clean your laundry for optimum results. In addition, the physical mechanics of the egg case are also a factor that aids in removing dirt from clothes, much...