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.

Why We Need to Stop Balloon Releases Now!

Posted on June 24, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

As you can tell from the title I absolutely despise balloon releases. They are wasteful, harmful to the environment and can cause injury or death to both wildlife and livestock. Why in 2024 these are still allowed I will never know but here I am writing about it because it still seems to be a popular trend for social media videos, gender reveals, dummy/pacifier releases (yes really!) and remembering a loved one. As heartwarming as these gestures might seem at the time, the environmental repercussions are far from positive. Here’s why we need to stop all balloon releases now and opt for more sustainable alternatives.

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7 Must-Have Eco-Friendly Summer Items

Posted on June 20, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Summer is a fantastic time for fun in the sun, beach trips, woodland walks, long bike rides, water fights and outdoor adventures, however, these activities can often come with a downside – an increase in waste and environmental impact. Thankfully, these days there are plenty of reusable and eco-friendly alternatives to single-use and chemical-laden products. By choosing some of these you will not only be helping to reduce your carbon footprint, but you’ll also find many of these items are more convenient and cost-effective in the long run. Here are seven must-have eco-friendly summer items that I would recommend trying to make the switch to…

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The Benefits of Teaching Kids About Sustainable Eating

Posted on June 17, 2024October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Sustainable eating may soon become standard practice in many areas of the world, so it’s important to introduce the concept into our kids’ education as soon as possible.

By teaching our young ones where their food comes from and the benefits of choosing healthy options over attractive, sugary ones, we’re setting them up for lifelong wellness while also helping the environment.

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From Fast Fashion to Ethical Clothing

Posted on June 14, 2024October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The world of fashion offers a constant stream of trends, allowing shoppers to express themselves through style. But behind the glamorous facade often lies a hidden cost: environmental damage.

Fast fashion, with its rapid production cycles, frequently relies on unsustainable materials, questionable labor practices, and leaves a significant ecological footprint.

However, a powerful shift is underway – a movement towards sustainable slow fashion.

Consumers today are demanding greater transparency and accountability from brands, and that is where Ethical Clothing steps in to fill the gaps.

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11 Top Tips for Shopping Successfully on Vinted

Posted on May 16, 2024October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

I absolutely love shopping secondhand so when I came across Vinted a few years ago (a little late to the party) I was immediately hooked. I have covered most of Christmas using this app, I have found clothing items I adore, and I have purchased everything from shoes to bags, a clock, wetsuits, toys and books, costumes and Lego all at amazing prices. I have also used it myself to sell items I no longer need. It is the one-stop secondhand shop that I think everyone could benefit from using in order to prevent waste, save money, find treasures and really build up that circular economy. As I am so often asked how I manage to bag some of the items I show on my social media I thought I would share my 11 top tips for successfully shopping on Vinted with you…

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Signs an Air Source Heat Pump Could be Perfect for Your Home

Posted on April 26, 2024October 29, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The world of home heating and cooling solutions is a broad and diverse spectrum, with owners having an array of methods at their disposal. Essentially, the best method for your home depends on several factors, such as your region’s climate, available energy sources, the architectural design of your property, and budget constraints. One solution that homeowners are quickly discovering as a versatile, energy-efficient, and cost-effective alternative is the air source heat pump.

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What is Slow Fashion?

Posted on April 17, 2024October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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In a world where fast-paced fashion heavily dominates it is now more important than ever that we talk about and raise awareness of the damage this type of fashion is having on both our environment and the staff employed to create the pieces. From air pollution to dyes being pumped into waterways, poor working conditions and low pay, the virgin plastic production used in manmade fibres as well as the emissions created in transport, there is a LOT to unpack when we talk about the impact of fast fashion. It is a topic that I am still learning so much about and with its growth, there is always something new, and often devastating, to discover. The alternative to fast fashion is what we call slow fashion. A simpler way of viewing what we wear/purchase, a kinder fashion for our environment, fashion with ethics and fashion that is far better for your wallet. Let’s take a look at what exactly slow fashion is and why it has become a growing movement in recent years.

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