Zero Waste Refill Store in Loughborough Town
We soon realised that pumping the refill solutions out of the containers with the dispensers was becoming a chore and customers had to wait longer for simple refills. And since we are so serious about our refill system being effective for our customers, we invested in some Ezi-action® pump from The New Zealand Company. Now, customers can visit our shop and refill faster than before into any kind of bottle (plastic, tin or glass)…
Let’s Talk Soaps: Bar or Liquid Soaps? Pros & Cons
One of the first and easiest sustainable swaps I have found lots of people make is switching soaps. Whether it is switching your dishwashing liquid to dishwashing soap bars or switching your bodywash to soap bar, let’s dive into
A Message of Love & Peace in the Midst of Racial Chaos
2020 has indeed been the year! But we can only press on and keep the memories with us. Whilst we grapple with the ongoing aftermath of the global pandemic that has affected many lives and livelihoods, we are again faced with the social injustice of racial bias and it’s sad effects. Whatever side of the spectrum you fall, we want you to know that it doesn’t have to be this way…
Why you Should Choose Reusable Face Masks
Wearing a face mask was made mandatory on public transports in England from Monday the 15th of June and now in stores from the 24th of July. Whilst some are still arguing the efficacy of masks in preventing the spread, evidence-based research support the use of masks and you can read more from the CDC. However, we are now faced with the sad reality of single-use masks causing ten times more climate change impact if we don’t choose reusable masks…
An Eco-friendly Cleaning Guide
Throughout the busy Christmas period with family and/or friends coming over or visiting, there is an increased cleaning need in homes and it can quickly become a chore. These few tips and easy steps can help to reduce the chore of cleaning.
Zero Waste & Stress-Free Christmas Tips
We’ve all heard it said, “You don’t need to keep up with the Joneses”, just be you. Create your own Christmas tradition that doesn’t break your bank or cost the earth. Gift what you can afford but mostly make it practical & personal.
The Cleaning Cabinet Christmas Gift Guide
Our bespoke gift sets feature bestsellers from our personal care & hygiene essentials range. Some of these are great for you to buy individually as stocking fillers or to gift to colleagues at work.
The Sustainable Student
Millennials and Generation Z! I am calling to you. The environment is more at risk than it has ever been before, we have greater challenges to face: Climate change, pollution, declining animal populations, deforestation and more.
Before You Throw Away That Plastic, Think Again!!!
New Report tells us that wooden substitutes used by supermarkets or in fact for personal use cause deforestation, and bioplastics which decompose take decades to do so and release harmful pollutants into water and soil. We, therefore, can’t afford to create new environmental problems in our bid to solve the existing plastic pollution problem. We must, therefore, think reuse before replacing.
Bleach: Your Worst Cleaning Nightmare!!!
Not only is bleach a harmful substance on its own, if used with some other cleaning chemicals, bleach can also cause a reaction that releases toxic vapours. This would not only cause you to be sick, but regular inhalation of these fumes can also cause damage to your respiratory health. For example, when bleach is mixed with products containing ammonia, it can cause damage to nasal ways and lungs.