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 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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Green Secrets Buyers Must Know To Pick A Sustainable Property

Posted on September 27, 2022October 17, 2024 by Emma Reed

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A sustainable mindset is the best criterion a home buyer can adopt while looking for a property. Although you may have to spend more on such a property, you may still gain in the long run. A green home translates into a healthy lifestyle, and low carbon emissions give you peace of mind about doing your bit for the environment. Most importantly, you make considerable savings on energy bills over the years.

But everything boils down to choosing a property that fits into the definition of sustainability. However, it can be trickier than you imagine, specifically for first-time sustainability enthusiasts. Besides the basics like renewable building materials, home automation, and solar panels, you can check these green secrets to pick a sustainable property.

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How Can You Make Your Home More Energy Efficient?

Posted on September 24, 2022October 17, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Energy efficiency is a big factor when it comes to both property value and the cost of keeping the home running. This is why it is a good idea for homeowners to take steps to make their homes more energy efficient and there are a handful of ways that you can do this that could lower your energy bills (something many are looking to do right now) and add value. Read on to find out the best ways to make your home more energy efficient.

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Ways That Organic Cotton Is the Kinder Choice for the Planet

Posted on September 21, 2022October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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From keeping the soil happy and healthy to allowing you to buy fewer new clothes each year, swapping from regular cotton to organic cotton offers many benefits, including being better for the environment and the local communities who help to farm it.

Let’s dive into a handful of ways organic cotton is kinder on the planet and an excellent choice for environment-aware shoppers.

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