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.

The Ultimate Guide to Plastic-Free Food Storage: Why Glass is Best for Your Kitchen

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

Plastic has quietly taken over most kitchens. It creeps into drawers, cupboards and fridges in the form of cracked boxes, cloudy tubs and warped lids. Yet more and more home cooks, fermenters and homemade alcohol enthusiasts are turning their backs on plastic and building a kitchen based on glass jars and bottles instead.

It is about flavour, safety, sustainability and pure cooking pleasure. If you care about what you eat and drink, the way you store it matters just as much as the recipe itself.

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Sustainable Futures Start with Education: The Role of STEM in Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovators

Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

When sustainability is discussed, the focus often lands on technology, policy, or industry. Rarely do we pause long enough to ask a more fundamental question: where do sustainable ideas actually begin? Long before green technologies reach the market or environmental policies are written, the foundations are formed in classrooms.

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The Natural Deodorant co products on an oak shelf with an aloe plant

The Natural Deodorant Co. Review: The BEST Eco Deodorant Around

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Emma Reed

*PR Product and Affiliate Links

Finding an eco-friendly deodorant that works well, continues to work throughout the day, smells nice and can be easily applied can be a really tricky task. I should know, I have looked for years! When I first began to make sustainable lifestyle choices around 8 years ago, eco deodorants were a big topic. We started to see more and more new brands come to market, and it seemed as though everyone was giving them a go. And so, I joined in thinking I would find the perfect deodorant straight away – how wrong I was! I suffered through damp patches, sticky products, clothes staining, smelly pits, sore pits, constant reapplications and desperately trying to get through that “transition period” others told me about. After spending out quite a bit of money, I finally settled on Wild (you’ve probably heard of them) and they were my reliable eco brand for years… Until they sold out to one of THE MOST unethical companies around.

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How Becoming More Eco-Conscious Can Save You Money

Posted on January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Emma Reed

It’s been 8 years since I first started to make more eco-conscious decisions and purchases in my life. At first, I made the eco-friendly switches in order to help to reduce my waste, but as I made more and more, I gradually began to notice how much healthier my bank account was becoming. Oh, I know, I know, I can hear you telling me that eco products are far more expensive than disposable ones, and yes, that is true… To an extent. Let’s break down how I have saved money since living more sustainably and how you could do it too.

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8 Practical Eco Gifts That Will Be Appreciated (and used!)

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to gift giving, most of us aim to pick something that will be practical and appreciated, but it can be really tricky to choose that perfect item, as well as something that they don’t already have. So, what’s out there that could tick all the boxes? How about these 8 practical eco gifts?

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Premium, Sleek and Sustainable: The New SURI Holiday Gift Sets

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Emma Reed

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If you have been around here for a while, you will know I am a big fan of my SURI toothbrush. I used the original 1.0 version for ages and then more recently upgraded to the 2.0, which I wrote about in my comparison post. So when SURI brought out their new holiday gift sets this year, I was instantly curious – sustainable oral care that actually works and arrives in a lovely gift-ready bundle? Yes please!

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What Is a Heat Pump and Is It Right for Your Home

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

*Collaborative Post

Heat pumps get talked about a lot now, usually in a slightly breathless “you must get one immediately” tone, which makes people suspicious. Fair. The truth is way less dramatic: a heat pump is just a really efficient way to heat and cool a house by moving heat instead of creating it. That’s the simple version. The real story is a little more interesting.

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