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.

How To Buy A House And Make It Sustainable

Posted on October 20, 2022July 10, 2025 by Emma Reed

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It’s no secret that growing numbers of people want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Many steps, such as going vegetarian/vegan and repairing rather than replacing items, are excellent ways to achieve that goal.

You’re likely reading this because you want to take things further and live in a sustainable house. But it’s not something you’ve done before, and you’d like to have an eco-friendly home without breaking the bank. What can you do?

While it’s possible to consider living in a tent or yurt, for instance, a more practical option for most people is to live in a bricks and mortar house.

Here’s how you can buy any house on the market and take actionable steps to reduce your carbon footprint with some sustainable changes:

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How to Use Percarbonate of Soda – A Natural Bleach

Posted on October 17, 2022October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When we hear the word bleach we often immediately think of chemicals, chlorine, sterile, a strong smell and yes this is typical of the stuff you find in the supermarket aisle but there IS a safer product that can do amazing jobs around the home and for your laundry too. This is known as a natural bleach, Oxygen Bleach, Sodium Percarbonate or Percarbonate of Soda.

What is Percarbonate of Soda?

This is a safe and non-toxic, biodegradable alternative to harsh chlorine bleach. When dissolved in water it releases a mixture of oxygen, soda crystals and water which act as a powerful stain remover, deodoriser and disinfectant.

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12 Ways How You Can Make Your Restaurant More Eco-Friendly

Posted on October 12, 2022November 18, 2024 by Emma Reed

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As a restaurant owner, you have a unique opportunity to make your business more sustainable and eco-friendly. By incorporating green design principles into your restaurant, you can not only reduce your environmental impact but also create a more comfortable and inviting space for your customers.

Here Are 12 Ways You Can Make Your Restaurant More Eco-Friendly:

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An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle: Everything You Can Do To Increase Your Efforts

Posted on October 10, 2022October 30, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Eco-friendly living is becoming more popular each year as people become more aware of the impact their everyday choices have on the planet. There are many ways to make small changes in your life that can add up to a big difference when it comes to preserving our environment. Here we will discuss ten ways you can upgrade your home, garden, and lifestyle to be more eco-friendly!

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7 Plastic-Free Stocking Filler Ideas For Kids

Posted on October 10, 2022October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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It’s that time of year when our minds start to turn to Christmas and all that comes with that and so I thought I would give you some fantastic plastic-free stocking filler ideas for your kids.

Recycled Rainbow Pencils

These rainbow pencils caught my eye because they look cute, would be lots of fun and are eco-friendly too.

“These pencils are made with layers of vibrantly coloured recycled paper. You’ll just love how the paper unwinds as you sharpen the pencil exposing all the beautiful and vibrant colours”

You can purchase these here

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Eco-Minimalism: What is it, and Ways you can Live an Eco-Minimalist Lifestyle

Posted on October 4, 2022October 17, 2024 by Emma Reed

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You’ve probably noticed the word ”minimalism” pop up everywhere these days. Yet there are many different approaches across all the articles, books, apps and videos available. This article will give you an overview of Eco-Minimalism and why many people embrace it as a new lifestyle. It will also cover some key points to keep in mind if you want to start your own eco-minimalist journey.

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Seven Eco-Friendly Methods of Transportation

Posted on September 27, 2022June 12, 2025 by Emma Reed

*Written by Zoe Price

Everybody is looking to reduce their carbon footprint and changing your mode of transport is one way to make a positive change. What’s more, eco-friendly transportation can be fun and many of the modes mentioned below are great for all the family.

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