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Head for the bar…soap

Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 20184 Comments

The brilliance of plastic free bar soaps! Why these should be your new soap staple - and it isn't all about the plastic.

Fabulous (and thrifty!) plastic free exfoliating sugar scrub

Mar 28, 2018Apr 5, 20181 Comment

Exfoliating scrubs leave my skin feeling great but the plastic packaging doesn't. This simple and cheap sugar scrub works perfectly and no plastic in sight!

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@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
Happy Birthday to my husband today! Thank you for embracing the plastic less lifestyle with me! And thank you to @whogivesacraptp and @brewteaco for the #wastefree #upclycled #giftwrap. We #reuse it over and over with rubber bands instead of tape. (A mini #litterpick after the post has arrived usually supplies these). #presents #giftwrapped #nomoreplastic #thoughtfulgifts #sustainableliving #plasticdetox #plasticfreejuly
Another short litter pick on my route home over #blackheath. Crisp packets, wrappers and of course... a balloon! It isn't always easy to pick up litter as you walk by, but if there is a bin in sight, make the effort, because every little helps! #litter #litterpick #everylittlehelps #helpinghands #balloonlitter #plasticfreeoceans #plasticpollution #2minutelitterpick
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