Simba refurbished mattress

Review: A Green Perspective on a Simba Refurbished Mattress

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As an eco-conscious person, when it comes to sourcing homeware items I will often turn to secondhand as my first port of call. There is always somebody out there getting rid of something they no longer need or use and their castoffs can quickly become another person’s gems. But what about those household items that need to meet hygiene standards, items such as mattresses? Well, this is one of those occasions where I would usually advise you to buy brand new. Of course, purchasing new doesn’t need to mean unsustainable, there are plenty of companies out there doing all they can to improve and excel in their sustainability measures one of which is Simba. However, you can now also buy refurbished products from Simba meaning you get that new feel with a used/returned product that is better for the environment and your wallet too. This service really caught my attention and I am going to give you my green perspective on it all in this review…

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A car is one of the most important purchases some of us make in our lives. However, when it comes to car ownership it isn’t all about having the best of the best or spending a lot of money, it is more about the freedom to get around and quick and easy access to so many places. A car, in this modern world, really is an essential item. I wouldn’t be without mine and anytime I am for say maintenance issues, I find going about our usual weekly routine is tricky. We live in a large town and even though there are bus routes, we often have activities or appointments all over the area which isn’t always doable on public transport due to timings. So, keeping my car in tip-top condition and also safe is of utmost importance which is why I was eager to add to our vehicle’s security by getting a PAJ GPS Car Tracker. Read on to find out exactly what we thought of it in our review…

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Taking on an eco-conscious diet has become more and more important to many people. Many of us are all too aware of the impact that meat and dairy industries are having on our planet in terms of climate change, deforestation and animal exploitation and this has resulted in an increase of people turning to vegan and vegetarian diets in recent years. I am one of those people. Having spent almost 37 years as a meat eater, 3 years ago I took the step to cut meat out of my diet for the sake of the planet and I haven’t looked back, so now I am trying my best to also cut down on my dairy intake where I can (one step at a time).

Thankfully with many delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy products coming to market, it is becoming much easier to make sustainable food swaps these days. One name that’s recently been making waves in the realm of plant-based beverages is Overherd Oat Milk which I have been trying out over the last few weeks and this is my honest review…

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