Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28 percent of what we throw away. This organic matter ends up in landfills, where it takes up space and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Thinking about home composting can be intimidating, but it is much easier than you think.

The term “eco-friendly” refers to lessening your impact on the environment and avoiding or preventing as much harm as possible through your interactions with it. Becoming eco-friendly doesn’t mean that your life will turn upside down, you can start with small (yet significant) changes…

I asked the lovely people of Instagram ‘What is the hardest part of trying to live sustainably?’ I thought it might be helpful to workout what people’s stumbling blocks are and offer a few possible solutions.

January is all about new beginnings, this blog is aimed at waste reduction newbies. BUT, don’t let that put you off if you don’t class yourself as a beginner. You never know what eco habits might have fallen by the wayside, we could all use a refresher, myself included.

I like to do everything in a low waste way if I can. Prior to having children I hadn’t considered that the ultimate eco move would be to NOT have them. A quandary that continually crops up for me, is to what extent I should influence or even force my eco lifestyle onto my children.

Menstruating people usually have their menstruation for 38/40 years with an average of 5 days a month. That means that we menstruate around 2,400 days in our life (6 and a half years)! Can you imagine the amount of waste that we create? Well, it’s time to go towards a Zero Waste Period.

If you are looking for an environmentally friendly and organic way to wash your clothes, you are in the right place! In this article I am going to show you how you can make chestnut laundry detergent by yourself. We are just going to need some chestnuts and water! Sustainable, regional and for free!

The fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Avoiding fast-fashion clothes and buying from sustainable brands is normally the first thing that comes to our mind when trying to have a sustainable wardrobe. But there are other things you can do.

A bad nights sleep is something we have all experienced and extended periods of poor sleep can play havoc with our lives, negatively impacting on our physical and mental health. Sleep hygiene is a great starting point and ensures that we are taking responsibility for our own wellbeing.

Transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle can actually be pretty overwhelming. You really want to make positive changes, but it really feels like you just got an endless to-do list. This article is meant to inspire you to live sustainably without driving yourself crazy.

Have you ever thought about where all those single-use plastics end up? Did you know that every piece of plastic ever created still exists? With this simple list of tips and swaps I want to introduce you to a low plastic waste lifestyle.

Hopefully lots of us want to make changes, but perhaps we don’t always know where to start. We are busy; we have limited time and limited money. Don’t be discouraged and never give up, it is possible to help save the planet.