The Plastic-Free Christmas Gift Guide for Kids So many of us are really making an effort to avoid plastic in all areas of our lives. Plastic isn’t always the safest material for our kids to play with either but the good news is that there are so many brilliant options. I always try to choose…
How to store fruit and vegetables without plastic
How to store fruit and vegetables without plastic What’s wrong with plastic? I know, it’s easy to grab fruit and veggies, put them in a plastic bag and fling them in the crisper when you get home. But, if you are keen on doing your bit for the planet, searching out other options besides…
Smart swaps for single use plastic
Smart swaps for single use plastic Plastic really has crept into every area of our life. It can be quite overwhelming and hard to know to where to even start. My advice is to make small swaps and just do what you can. It’s not about being perfect – it’s about making an effort. Take a look…
Plastic Free Gifts for Kids
I know. I know. I’m really on a ‘plastic is evil’ rant this week. But …. have a read of Slow Death by Rubber Duck and then tell me I’m crazy. Plastic toys are quite often very toxic – especially the cheaper ones and kids do love to chew on them! I know that…
10 Ways to Reduce Plastic in your Life
10 Ways to Reduce Plastic in your Life So why would you avoid single use plastic? Well, the main issues are: * plastic hangs around in landfills for a very long time * recycling plastic is inefficient and expensive * it affects the environment, particularly marine life * manufacturing of plastic makes a huge, negative impact on…
My life without plastic wrap
My life without plastic wrap As a family trying to live a healthier and more eco-friendly life, one of our new years’s resolutions was to give up plastic wrap. Once the last roll was used up after Christmas, I made the decision not to purchase a new roll. We had to start getting creative and…