eco Archives – Emma Reed

Low Effort Energy Saving Ideas

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Emma Reed

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Reducing your energy usage doesn’t have to be a huge task. You don’t have to spend a fortune upgrading your house with the most high tech energy savings kit. You can take small steps that will not only reduce your energy usage but can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are a few low effort energy saving ideas we love…

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How to Make Sustainable Choices Each Day

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Emma Reed

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If you want to do your bit for the environment, you need to start making better and more environmentally friendly decisions each and every day. If you fail to do that, you’ll be having a greater impact on the planet than you might realize. It’s tempting to say “well, I’m just one person so what can I do?” But that ignores all of the very real and tangible things we are in control of. Find out more about making more sustainable and green choices each day below.

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Big January Eco Giveaway!

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Emma Reed

To brighten up this dreary January and to help you to get through another lockdown myself and some other fantastic eco bloggers have teamed up to bring you a wonderfully eco giveaway.

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Eco-Friendly Phone Cases: How You Can Make A Difference

Posted on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by Emma Reed

We have a new trash problem that’s struggling to reach the limelight. But now it’s time to expose the issue to the masses. And that is our sacred phone cases! Most people have multiple phone cases for different occasions, but they don’t see the damage this is causing the environment. You’re probably thinking, “They can’t do that much damage, can they?” Well, the answer might shock you.

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Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

Posted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by Emma Reed

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I don’t do your usual gift guides but every now and then I do like to provide my own recommendations based on products I have tried, I regularly use and love. Here are some that you may want to consider as gifts this year that are eco-friendly.

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How To Make A Simple Eco-Friendly Bird Feeder

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Emma Reed

When it comes to being eco-friendly, the easier the better is my motto (that and small sustainable steps) plus if you can involve your children, that is also a bonus. Being able to show them how we can make our own items, help to reduce waste and also help nature is vital for the future and I love finding new ideas for us to do together. So, here is a simple eco-friendly bird feeder that even the smallest hands can help with.

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9 Things We Need To Be Focussing On If We Suspect A Company Of Greenwashing

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Emma Reed

Greenwashing, this is my biggest bugbear right now. I have written about this before here but if you aren’t familiar with the term here is the definition:

What Is Greenwashing?

“Greenwashing is when a company or organization spends more time and money on marketing themselves as environmentally friendly than on minimizing their environmental impact. It is a deceitful advertising gimmick intended to mislead consumers who prefer to buy goods and services from environmentally conscious brands“

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