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    Countdown to Christmas: Eco-friendly advent calendar ideas

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    Ditch the plastic calendar this Christmas and for years to come.

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    An eco-friendly, natural bath bomb to help you relax and recharge at home

    November 6, 2020 /

    Fizz up your bath times without harming the planet (or your skin).

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    Book review: A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button

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    A practical and eye-opening guide to buying less.

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    Hot drinks on the go the eco-friendlier way.

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    September 9, 2020 /

    Prolong the life of your tops with this eco-friendly product.

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Dusting down my Santaโ€™s truck to use from 1 Dec Dusting down my Santaโ€™s truck to use from 1 Dec for this yearโ€™s Christmas countdown! Advent calendars can be a real environmental challenge. For some fun ideas on how to make greener choices, see my latest post (link in bio) ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ… ๐ŸŽ . . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #livegreen #greenchristmas #ecochristmas
After-bath rose petals! Check out my latest post ( After-bath rose petals! Check out my latest post (link in bio) to find out about this great eco-friendly addition๐ŸŒน ๐Ÿงผ ๐Ÿ•ฏ๐Ÿค . . . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #changeisgood #nontoxicliving #rosepetals
Misty morning trees are so beautiful. Loving natur Misty morning trees are so beautiful. Loving nature in Autumn even though itโ€™s more brown than green! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿƒ . . . . . #countrysidewalks #autumntrees #mistymorning #loveautumn
On-the-go is not quite the same in the pandemic an On-the-go is not quite the same in the pandemic and there have been some inevitable backwards steps for the environment. Many coffee outlets in the UK have signed up to follow best practice for using reusables safely. To find out more and read about a great reusable cup option, see my latest post (link in bio) ๐ŸŒˆโ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿง‰๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’š . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #noplastic #changeisgood #timefortea
Wild blackberries. Great for pies but also natureโ€™s own dog treats! When out walking recently we forgot to bring our recall treats. ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Instead of going home to get them or letting the little man go unrewarded, we used some of these little beauties.... ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿถ Have you picked any this summer? . . . . . #itsadogslife #naturelife #healthysnacking #summerfruits #blackberries #brambles #pickyourown #plasticfreeliving
Eco-friendly cleaning products for a sparklier bat Eco-friendly cleaning products for a sparklier bathroom! Check out my latest blog post for two recommendations (link in bio) ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿค . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #changeisgood #onesmallstep #nontoxicliving #greencleaning
At the back of the cupboard I found a bag of cacao At the back of the cupboard I found a bag of cacao butter- BBE 2016 ๐Ÿคญ. It looked and smelled fine so Iโ€™ve made vegan chocs with it. I added lime zest and stem ginger and the end result is ๐Ÿ˜‹. Recipe below in case you want to try! ๐Ÿซ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ’š . . . Lime and ginger* vegan choc: . . -1 cup cacao butter buttons (ideally in date ๐Ÿค“) -1/2 cup cacao powder -2 tablespoons of maple syrup -finely grated zest of 1 lime -a few cubes of stem ginger finely chopped *or anything else you fancy eg hazelnuts/orange zest/vanilla... . . . Melt the cacao butter in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. Add the other ingredients and whisk well. Spoon the mix into moulds or the base of any silicone item you have eg loaf tin. Put in freezer for 30 mins. Extract from moulds and store in freezer (they donโ€™t actually freeze-texture is just like cold choc). . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #chocoholics #zerowasteliving #stopfoodwaste #makeyourown
Zero-packaging organic veggies for plastic-free Ju Zero-packaging organic veggies for plastic-free July (and all year round!). I ๐Ÿ’šmy weekly veg box delivery. It also makes me try veggies Iโ€™d never even heard of, like kohlrabi. To find out more, see my latest blog post (link in bio). ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŒฝ . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #organicveggies #zerowaste #livelifeontheveg #riverford
This wooden brush has replaceable heads with plast This wooden brush has replaceable heads with plastic-free bristles made from cactus fibres๐ŸŒต To find out more about it and other great eco-friendly washing up swaps, see my latest blog post (link in bio). . . . Iโ€™m still searching for a good compostable sponge option and decent plastic-free, non-toxic dishwasher machine tablets. Are there any youโ€™d recommend? . . ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒŽ . . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #ecoliving #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #greenhome #washingup #zerowastejourney #ecoblogger
I know fruits and veggies are right up there for e I know fruits and veggies are right up there for eco-friendly treats but they donโ€™t always hit the spot. For pre-made plastic-free snacks, I ๐Ÿ’š Two Farmers crisps, Pulsรญtos roasted beans and Stoats oat bars. All in fully compostable packaging! See my recent blog post for more info (link in bio). ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿฟ ๐ŸŒŽ ๐Ÿ˜‹ What are your go-to greener snacks? . . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #guiltfreefood #zerowasteliving #noplanetb
Bristol Airport is now running a limited flight sc Bristol Airport is now running a limited flight schedule. I think itโ€™s a shame. I loved having clear skies ๐Ÿ˜” Before the pandemic, the global aviation industry was releasing hundreds of millions of tonnes of carbon every year. Predictably, most airlines have been asking for government financial bailouts. Disappointingly, as announced in the UK last week, many airlines will benefit from the Bank of Englandโ€™s Covid Rescue lending scheme by borrowing billions. Green conditions really need to be attached to this lending, such as: โ—๏ธINTRODUCINGโ—๏ธ * Tax on aviation fuel (currently zero in most countries) * A frequent flyer levy * A requirement to include international aviation in national carbon accounting so reporting figures are accurate * A requirement for airlines to provide transparent, accessible public data on carbon emissions ๐Ÿšซ BANNING ๐Ÿšซ * Carbon offsetting by airlines to reduce emissions * The use of older, more polluting planes (to stop airlines running them almost empty on cheaper fuel) * Further airport expansions (the recent rejection of plans to extend London Heathrow and Bristol Airport in the UK is welcomed) NOW is the time for meaningful change in this industry ๐Ÿšซ โœˆ๏ธ โ›”๏ธ ๐Ÿ’จ โŒ . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #gogreen #greentravel #netzero #nopollution #cleanair
This has brightened up my day: a super choc bundle This has brightened up my day: a super choc bundle from Ombar. ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ’• Eight 35g bars snuggled in a cardboard box that fits neatly through the letterbox. All sealed with paper tape. The bar packaging is also recyclable (the buttons bags are compostable). If youโ€™ve not tried it, Ombar tastes amazing and as itโ€™s raw chocolate, itโ€™s healthier too. ๐Ÿ˜‡ ๐Ÿซ For more info, check out my previous blog post (link in bio). Now Iโ€™ve just got to resist eating all these bars before the end of the week...๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคค . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #rawchocolate #veganchocolate #brighterday
Staying with the bird theme, today I saw a kingfis Staying with the bird theme, today I saw a kingfisher fly by this stream! I heard a rustling noise and then saw a beautiful flash of bright, electric blue. These stunning birds dart rapidly over slow or still water as they catch small fish to eat. In the UK, kingfishers are classified as Amber in the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Birds of Conservation Concern list. Theyโ€™re also a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. This means active nesting sites cannot be intentionally or recklessly disturbed. Kingfishers face other threats which have led to their decline in many parts of the UK: agricultural pollution into waterways and very cold winters are a huge challenge as these cut off their food supply. I love seeing birds and other wildlife but itโ€™s sad to learn about the challenges they face in our world today ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸŒฟ Second photo credit: RSPB . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #countrysidewalks #protectnature #protectwildlife
Thereโ€™s a pond near where I live which is home t Thereโ€™s a pond near where I live which is home to loads of ducks. Itโ€™s nesting time, so many are out and about waddling around, often right on the road. A while back someone made this sign and put on a lamp post to slow down traffic so the ducks (and ducklings) are kept safe. It works brilliantly! A lovely small green step to help nature ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿฆ† ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ŸŒฟ . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #helpnature #helpinghand #ducktales
I ๐Ÿ’š tea but only if itโ€™s 100% plastic-free. C I ๐Ÿ’š tea but only if itโ€™s 100% plastic-free. Check out my post for a great eco-friendly option (link in bio). The cacao and walnut truffle is from a batch Iโ€™ve recently demolished. Recipe courtesy of Deliciously Ella (details below if youโ€™re keen to try). ๐ŸŒฑโ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ˜‹ p.s itโ€™s a tiny mug, not a giant truffle (sadly!) . . . Cacao and walnut truffles (makes around 15) 250g medjool dates 100g walnuts 2 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted) Blitz the walnuts in your food processor and then add everything else and blitz again. The texture should be a bit rough. Shape and roll into balls by hand. Roll each ball in cacao and transfer to the fridge to set for an hour. If you can wait that long ๐Ÿ˜€ Store in the fridge in a jar. . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #timefortea #ecofriendlyproducts #livegreen
Being more eco-friendly can apply to so many aspec Being more eco-friendly can apply to so many aspects of daily life. Even during these challenging times when loads of us are in lockdown. Iโ€™m sharing my ongoing journey on the blog. How are you living green today? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒณ . . . . #livegreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #changeisgood #stayathome #zerowaste
Eco-friendly, healthy deodorant that actually work Eco-friendly, healthy deodorant that actually works? I ๐Ÿ’š We Love the Planetโ€™s natural deodorant. To see my review, check out my latest blog post (link in bio). ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒฟ . . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #welovetheplanet #noplastic #greenbeauty
Plastic-free dental floss was one of my easiest gr Plastic-free dental floss was one of my easiest greener swaps. I love the spearmint one by Georganics. I get through a lot! But thankfully itโ€™s so easy to refill. And I love that the refills come in packs of two. And itโ€™s compostable. ๐Ÿ‘ If youโ€™d like to read my review, check out my blog post (link in bio) ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿฆท ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŒฟ . . . . . #georganicsuk #dentalcare #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #changeisgood
Happy Earth Day! The theme for this year is climat Happy Earth Day! The theme for this year is climate action. Trees are a huge part of this. Over the last month since lockdown this tree has become part of my life as I pass it most days on my walk. I wonder how many years itโ€™s been there and how many more it will stand. My latest blog post (link in bio) focuses on schemes for planting trees and an amazing search engine called Ecosia. ๐ŸŒŽ ๐ŸŒฒ ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ . . . . #earthday2020 #earthday #rewilding #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #changeisgood
Most agree that reducing plastic use in all aspect Most agree that reducing plastic use in all aspects of life is super important for the rehabilitation and health of our planet. Most of us are trying to buy less of it. But how do you recycle plastic you have when you canโ€™t re-use it? And which plastic types should you not put in your kerbside collection box? In my second post in a series of three, I take a look at the range of plastic types that are available and their recyclability. The linkโ€™s in my bio โ™ป๏ธ ๐ŸŒ โ™ป๏ธ ๐ŸŒ โ™ป๏ธ ๐ŸŒ . . . . #begreen #startsmall #greenlivingtips #sustainablelivingtips #saveyourplanet #ecofriendlyliving #plasticfreelivinguk #gogreen #changeisgood #recyclebetter #recyclingheroes
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