Category: Eco Living

My eco topics category is my latest addition to my blog. I decided to make changes to my lifestyle in 2018 because I knew we needed to take steps to become more eco-friendly. It began with the change to reusable nappies and wipes and from there I made a promise to continue to try and find other ways to improve our wasteful ways and at the same time offer up tips, advice and hopefully inspire others.

Making these changes has had such a positive impact on us as a family. We are enjoying finding new ways of doing things, we love talking about it with others and we are saving money too! Such a win! Eco topics are now a huge passion of mine and I hope you will enjoy them as much as we are.

An Honest Review of Fussy Deodorant

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Emma Reed

We all want to use products that are safe for us and the planet and an eco deodorant is one area I thought I had nailed. I switched to Wild around 5/6 years back and was happy but as many of us know, Wild were recently bought out by Unilever and as an unethical company, I just couldn’t continue supporting them. Greenwashing does not wash with me. So, I made the decision to step out and try new deodorants that had since hit the eco shelves. Fussy seemed to come highly rated by many of my readers and I liked the fact that it was very similar to Wild, so I have been trying it out and promised everyone a review. It has now been around 8 weeks of use and these are my honest thoughts…

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A Green Takeover: Why I Will No Longer Be Supporting Wild

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by Emma Reed

Well, it happened. We all read the news a couple of months back about Unilever being in line to purchase the green company Wild (at a wild amount) and most of us couldn’t believe it. Having worked with them for the last 5 years or so, I certainly couldn’t, so I contacted them directly, and was shocked when I received their bog standard copy and paste dancing around the query response. I truly thought they would have at least been a little more upfront with those who had supported them. As word got around, more people began questioning them, mostly on social media, but Wild either ignored their comments or deleted them. That was the point when we all knew the sell-out was coming. And sure enough, at the start of April, the £230 million deal(!) was done. Wild are now owned by the unethical company Unilever.

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GTD Desco’s Geothermal Rigs: Powering Green Energy

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Geothermal energy is a clean, renewable power source that’s always on, using the Earth’s natural heat to make electricity. It’s a reliable alternative to fossil fuels that doesn’t harm the environment much. But getting to this underground heat can be tricky. That’s where GTD Desco comes in. They make special drilling machines that can dig deep into the Earth to reach geothermal energy. Let’s look at how GTD Desco is changing renewable energy and helping create a greener future.

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How to Have a More Sustainable Easter

Posted on April 2, 2025April 3, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Easter is one of my favourite times of the year – the arrival of spring, the extra-long weekend, the perfect excuse to eat chocolate all day! But like with many of our annual celebrations, this one can also come with a lot of waste. From excessive packaging to plastic decorations and leftover food, Easter can be a bit of an environmental nightmare. However, with a few simple swaps and some eco-conscious planning, you can make your Easter far more sustainable while still being just as fun.

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Business Renovation Ideas for Increased Energy Efficiency

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Emma Reed

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The effort to become more energy efficient has swept businesses all over the UK and the wider world. Rising energy costs are making it harder for companies in every sector to outrun their overheads, particularly effecting smaller SMEs. For many, the solution lies in seeking out new business energy suppliers or paring back other costs. For others, enacting a wider business renovation can make all the difference.

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Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste For A More Eco-Conscious Kitchen

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Did you know that in the UK alone, we wasted more than 10.7 million tons of food in 2021? Food waste is a major problem, with the average household chucking the equivalent of eight meals away per week. Reducing food waste is a brilliant way to save money and create a more eco-conscious kitchen. In this guide, we’ll outline some simple steps to help you reduce your food waste from today.

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The Key To Setting Up a Home-Based Eco Business

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Starting a home-based eco business can reduce your carbon footprint while contributing to the growing demand for sustainability in everyday living. You may be interested in creating eco-friendly products or offering green consulting services.

No matter what your planned product or service is, you can launch a business from home that aligns with your values and leverages your skills. If you’re ready to get started, keep reading to learn key considerations for setting up your home-based eco business.

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