I made the switch to reusable menstrual period products around 8 years ago after learning that most disposable options contain plastic, chemicals and bleach, which are neither good for your health or for the environment. I started out with reusable sanitary pads and couldn’t believe how easy they were to use, wash and reuse – where had these been all my life?! I then moved on to trying period pants, which I loved/love, and these are now my go-to reusable period product each month. However, there are still times when I need an alternative to a tampon, such as for holidays and swimming. Menstrual cups were widely talked about for years, and after trying several brands and struggling with size and comfort, I finally found the Ruby Cup which turned out to be the perfect cup for me. A few years later, I noticed that menstrual discs kept being mentioned online and I was intrigued. Could this be even more comfortable than a cup? Would the insertion and removal be less fiddly? I had to find out, and after a lot of research, I settled on purchasing the Hello Period Reusable Menstrual Disc. This is my honest experience and review of this product.
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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.
A Sustainable Approach to Clearing a Family Home: Eco-Friendly Tips for Big Clearouts
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Whether you are downsizing, helping an elderly relative transition into care, or dealing with the emotional task of a bereavement clearance, clearing out a family home is a monumental undertaking. It is physically exhausting and emotionally draining. But for those of us trying to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle, there is an added layer of stress: what happens to all the stuff?
When faced with decades of accumulated belongings, the easiest option is often to hire a massive skip and throw it all away. However, seeing usable furniture, textiles, and household goods head straight for the landfill goes against everything we strive for in sustainable living.
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The Ultimate Guide to Plastic-Free Food Storage: Why Glass is Best for Your Kitchen
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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
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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. Review: The BEST Eco Deodorant Around
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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
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!)
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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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