Winter is on its way in the northern hemisphere and with rising gas prices across the globe, we think the obvious question is what’s the most environmentally friendly way to heat your home? It seems that air source heating or ground source heating (or geothermal heating) are the most environmentally friendly ways to heat your … Read more
Does the idea of using a menstrual cup fill you with fear? You are not the only one. The problem is that many women don’t know what a menstrual cup is, how it works and they feel uncomfortable asking about it. Thankfully there is now a lot more information available online than there used to … Read more
Searching for the best plastic free deodorant? You are not the only one. A truly plastic free deodorant is going to be non-toxic, free from microplastics and not wrapped in a plastic roll on or push up container. Oh, and it must actually work on those pits. Truly plastic free deodorants are actually harder to … Read more
The burning truth about climate change is being obfuscated for a number of reasons, some of it is the age-old disagreement between scientists and some of it is driven by those with other agendas, economic or political. Lots is said about giving up meat, not flying, driving less, etc but do the facts give us … Read more
Lab milk is trending but what is it and is it safe and sustainable? Lab milk, quite obviously, is produced in a lab. It is fermented in a similar way to yogurt or kimchi with a microorganism trained to produce whey protein or casein protein, from which animal free ‘milk’ can be made. Not to … Read more
Energy prices are rising constantly, and energy use contributes to climate change, so what uses the most energy in your home and how can you make savings? It makes sense that heating or cooling your home (depending on where you live) uses the most energy. Heating and air conditioning are on for long periods of … Read more
What is plant based meat? Plant based meat is a meat substitute that is made of plant based products – think mushrooms, tofu, wheat, etc. The plant based meat is often formed into a shape that resembles the meat it is copying, for example ‘plant based nuggets’ instead of ‘chicken nuggets’ or ‘plant based mince’ … Read more
A portable oven uses less electricity than a regular oven. As electricity prices rise, this makes portable ovens a popular choice for cooks and bakers. Saving energy is good for both our pockets and the planet. So what are the pros and cons of owning a portable oven? Table of Contents What is a portable … Read more
What’s the most eco friendly dish soap? The most eco friendly dish soap will be zero waste and non-toxic. After all, with a busy family there are a lot of dishes to wash and unless you wear rubber gloves (again, eww) your skin will be in contact with the liquid. Table of Contents Why use … Read more
Eco friendly carpet materials include wool, jute, sisal, coir and seagrass. All of these are natural fibers and depending on how they have been treated, they can be non-toxic, breathable but still soft and durable. Recently, manufacturers have been developing carpet tiles and carpets from recycled materials like marine plastic and water bottles too. Reusing … Read more
