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...

Swapping to shampoo bars is not only kind to your hair, but also your pocket and the planet.   Switching from your traditional liquid shampoo to a shampoo bar is a giant leap in your journey to reduce plastic and will undoubtedly leave you with questions. The first one is how to use a shampoo bar?  Instructions  Thoroughly wet your hair Rub the shampoo bar between your hands  Smooth out the lather throughout your hair using your fingers Gently massage your hair to distribute the lather evenly throughout your hair and scalp Give a few minutes for the shampoo to work on your hair ...

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:...

It is estimated that over 5.5 million people in the UK use disposable razors. It’s hardly a secret that disposable razors are wasteful, designed to be used just a few times and then thrown in the bin. Made from a mix of materials, disposable razors are difficult to recycle and therefore are destined for landfill.    Suppose you’ve been using disposable razors and are ready to start reducing plastic in your bathroom, there are plenty of sustainable and reusable shaving products to choose from, including double-edge safety razors, epilators (personally not a great fan) and electric shavers.   Double-edge safety razors are...

Sustainability is back on the agenda for 2021, with consumers demanding that brands show more responsibility for the environmental landscape, and are being held accountable for their choices. Debbie Plumridge, founder of Shop No Plastic, discusses. More than two-thirds of the British public vowed to be more environmentally friendly this year according to a survey carried out by E.ON UK, which is music to our ears. Companies now have to make some big decisions on everything from manufacturing, sourcing of materials and packaging or risk being left behind in a consumer driven landscape. So how do we assess a product’s eco-friendliness? The...

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...

RECYCLING SYMBOLS EXPLAINED Packaging labels and recycling symbols help us to identify how different types of packaging can be recycled. They will tell you whether the packaging is likely to be collected for recycling or if you can take it to your local recycling centre. Recycling differs between local authorities, so if in doubt enter your postcode into the Recycling Locator to find out what you can put in your recycling bin at home, where your nearest recycling locations are and how to recycle specific items such as mobile phones and textiles.   Mobius Loop - This is the international symbol for a...

3,835,592 TONNES OF PLASTICS HAVE BEEN DUMPED INTO THE OCEAN SO FAR THIS 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...

June 8 is WORLD OCEANS DAY, the United Nations day for celebrating the role of oceans in our everyday life and stimulating action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources. The theme for 2020 is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean". The ocean is facing unprecedented pressures, from pollution to climate change. These pressures are only expected to increase in the future. The need to balance the preservation of a healthy ocean and ever-increasing economic activities requires fresh approaches and rethinking in many areas.World Oceans Day is growing the global movement to call on world leaders to protect 30%...