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.

reusable party decorations hanging up at an outdoor party

How To Throw a Sustainable Birthday Party for Kids

Posted on July 1, 2024December 30, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Birthday parties, what comes to mind when I say that? Balloons, lots of packaging, piles of wrapping paper, glitter, plastic filled party bags maybe? Yep, me too. So how do we get around this when we are all trying to be a little more eco-conscious? Here’s a few ideas for throwing a sustainable birthday party for kids without being a party pooper…

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plastic free swaps like a water bottle, washing up brush, reusable bags, bicarb

10 Easy Swaps for a Successful Plastic Free July 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024July 18, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Plastic Free July is an annual global movement that has been created to help people all over the world focus on reducing their disposable plastic use in order to make a positive environmental change. It’s a fantastic time to find new products, audit your bins, see what reusables can replace those pesky disposables and connect with like-minded people online. I love this time of year, there is always such a fantastic buzz around it and lots of success stories which everyone loves to see, don’t they?! By making simple swaps in our daily lives, we can significantly reduce our plastic footprint and here are 10 easy swaps to help get you started on your own plastic free journey.

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What is Plastic Free July?

Posted on June 26, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

Plastic Free July is an international movement that encourages individuals, communities and businesses to reduce their plastic consumption and adopt more sustainable habits for the entire month of July. Founded in 2011 by the Plastic Free Foundation, this initiative has grown into a popular, global phenomenon, inspiring millions of people to take action against plastic pollution every year.

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Why We Need to Stop Balloon Releases Now!

Posted on June 24, 2024March 20, 2026 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, 2024January 24, 2026 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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