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The inconvenient truth of convenience

Oct 6, 2017Feb 9, 2018Leave a comment

I'm not sure why I always refer to them as coffee cups, being a tea drinker myself I have never used them for coffee but, from what I have observed, we are a world of coffee lovers and we can't wait to get a morning fix to help us through the day. The requirement for … Continue reading The inconvenient truth of convenience

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#newblogpost How #plasticfree can your dental care be? Having tried a few different options from #toothpastetablets to #bamboo toothbrushes I wanted to share my thoughts and a few of the suprise discoveries I made on the way. Did you know lots of 'biodegradable' #dentalfloss actually contains plastics still!? Hopefully an interesting read that might help answer a few questions or spark an interest in swapping out a few items! Items in picture are @wearebristle toothpaste tabs and floss and @green_monkeybamboo toothbrush. These are what I have used and tried but my blog post details the pros and cons and in some cases where there might be some better options (I'm just yet to try them yet!) #plasticfreepackaging #greenliving #plasticfreebathroom #plasticfreegoals #dentalhygiene #dentalhealth #bambootoothbrush #bamboofloss #reducewaste #keepbritaintidy #plasticfreecoastlines

How it feels when you need to do some home repairs and decide to explore the sustanability of the standard options available on the high street. Oh my word!!! It had never crossed my mind before to question the #sustainability or health implications of the flooring in our homes but a quick Google search out of curiosity has blown my mind! The majority of affordable and popular options are not only #unsustainable, but they can be toxic too and severely reduce #indoorairquality. Laminates and any adhesives used may contain dangerous chemicals and VOCs that off gas into the home. They can't be #recycled either! Luxury vinyl can often be #recycled, but it is also usually made out of #PVC which is one of the most toxic materials to manufacture or dispose of and releases #phthalates. Carpets too aren't any better, despite being such a popular household flooring choice. My main issue is that we have to replace the current floors, but for me to have a lower impact on the planet and opt for non toxic products, you have to spend a lot more money! Surely if these products were never allowed to be manufactured, the eco friendly options would be more affordable and widespread. And maybe we would take care of them better? #homeimprovement #ecofriendly #frustration #thinkpositive #needuplifting #consumerismsucks #bethechangeyouwanttosee #sustainableflooring #greenbuildingmaterials #luxuryvinylplank #laminateflooring

@ecoelleuk is campaigning for @proctergamble to stop using #plastic in their period products. Not only is it bad for the environment but it is bad for our own health too! These pictures are repeats of one's I have posted before to talk about this issue. There are already alternatives out there as you can see, but it's important that these huge organisations take more responsibility for the impact of their products. Spread the word and the message to help #endperiodplastic Having these conversations also helps to #endperiodstigma #endperiodshame and embrace them! #plasticfreeperiods #menstruation #periods #timeofthemonth #totm #tampax

#newblogpost Link in bio! . The first blog post after a 5-month hiatus. If you want to know why, the clue is in the title!! It hasn't been an easy pregnancy for me so far with lots of morning sickness, nausea and other symptoms to boot. So how did maintaining a plastic-less lifestyle turn out? The post explores the challenges I faced and how I feel about it all. Next up this mini-series will look at plastic-free and eco-friendly baby essentials. #plasticfree #pregnancy #pregnant #bump #babybump #ecofriendly #morningsickness #pregnancystruggles #backtowriting #blog #newpost #zeroplasticpackaging #sustainableparenting #sustainablebaby #cleanliving

Thank you to @leaf_tea_man and #theuklooseleafteacompany for this #plasticfree #looseleaftea!! Been trying for a while to find some decent, plastic free and (for the time being) #decaftea. Finally I can say I have found it! All you have to do is request #zeroplasticpackaging at the checkout and then empty the paper bags into a in airtight container and out of sunlight. I just used some repurposed jam jars 😊 The verdict on the tea? Well I ordered decaf #ceylontea and #earlgreytea and both of these are delicious! The best tasting I've had! #plasticfreetea #saveourseas #plasticfreelooseleaf #cuppatea #brew #cuppa #makelovenotwaste #zerowaste #plasticfreepackaging #ecofriendly #greenlifestyle #greenliving #madeinuk #looseleafteas #drinktea #lovetea #purchasingpower #nomoresingleuseplastic #makethechange #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness

#plasticfree #christmascards!!! Thank you to my wonderful friend @wisemanandthesea for sharing this great find from @waitroseandpartners Not only are these plastic free, they're for #charity too! #plasticfreechristmas #ecofriendlygifts #christmasillustrations #christmas

Christmas shopping time and I'm so happy to finally be able to support my good friends new Etsy store and #smallbusiness - @alibalsfullpelt These three gorgeous smelling #soycandles arrived today and now I want to keep them all for me! The best part? She has tried so hard to make these candles as eco-friendly as possible 😊😊🤗🤗😍😍 - #vegan #crueltyfree #soywax - #sustainablysourced and non toxic and non carcinogenic #recycledpaper labels #eco wicks #reusable tins - send them back to be reused as candles or use them as a trinket box! #plasticfree The packaging used is #recycled packaging where possible - preferably plastic free but if plastic - it is always reused from other parcels. A great small business with a very caring and passionate owner! Please check out her store - link in bio of @alibalsfullpelt It would mean a lot and they really do smell simply gorgeous!!! - #winterspice #aromatherapy #christmas #homemade #handmade #supportsmallbusiness #greengifts #thoughtfulgifts #plasticfreechristmas

Yum! So excited for these beautiful #veggies to be roasted. So often we overlook the beauty and delightful flavours that #vegetables bring to the table, simply roasted together is one of my favourite ways to eat them and I cannot wait to eat these all up! Oh and of course...all bought #plasticfree from the #local #greengrocers ....another bonus! #supportsmallbusiness #plasticfreeaisle #plasticfreepackaging #winterveggies #tasty

A bit of a late posting...I've not been very well! In fact this #greatbritishbeachclean I wasn't able to stay out for long for the same reason, but I still managed a little #litterpick on the beach at #blackpool @mcdonaldsuk your cups never fail to make an appearance!

When your brother kindly goes to the #greengrocers for you AND finds out they will transfer a #plastic punnet of strawberries to a paper bag for you and #reuse the punnet for future. Thanks bro!!!! #zeroplasticpackaging #zerowaste #buylocal #kentstrawberries #plasticdetox #plasticfreeoceans #plasticfreeaisle #everylittlehelps #brotherlylove #sustainableliving

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