Sustainable Home
Here you’ll find a collection of content written by me to help you create an intentional home that is kinder to the Earth.
Is Smol worth the hype? You’ve probably seen plastic-free cleaning and laundry brand Smol plastered over social media and now you’re wondering if they’re actually eco-friendly. Today I'm looking at Smol's manufacturing, ingredients, packaging and transparency to figure out if they're as sustainable as they say.
This guide shares the pros and cons of non-toxic, sustainable period products so you can work out what is best for you. Learn more about reusable cloth sanitary pads, period underwear, menstrual cups and discs.
Although PFAS (poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) can be harmful to our health, they are useful substances and can be found in a huge range of products. Here are 10 tips for avoiding forever chemicals in your home.
If your energy levels are low, you’re always tired, or you're feeling too “lazy” to make eco-friendly lifestyle changes, here are 5 sustainable actions you can do from your sofa right now.
Are you shopping for an organic or natural American mattress? If you want a sleep environment free from harmful chemicals, here are the best non-toxic mattresses made in the USA
Are you looking for a natural or organic mattress? If you want a sleep environment free from harmful chemicals, here are the 5 best non-toxic mattresses in the UK.
Are you concerned about flame retardants? This blog post will explore which chemicals are used in UK and USA mattresses and what to look for in a non-toxic mattress.
Have you been a victim of greenwashing? Here are three ways to spot and avoid greenwashing, aka, eco-friendly marketing scams, by cleaning brands advertising themselves as natural, plastic-free, or sustainable.
Want to make your Christmas celebrations more sustainable? Keep reading for my top eco-friendly tips on ways to reduce your waste, shop less, and lower your carbon footprint. All while having a wonderful time, of course!
If you’re new to green living, you may wonder how to start creating a sustainable lifestyle. This guide for beginners will teach you three ways you can become more eco-friendly at home and reduce your plastic waste
If you’re new to sustainable living or would like to learn more about which plastic-free products work (and where you can buy everything at once to save on postage), then this blog post is for you. Stick around to find out which sustainable businesses sell a wide range of zero-waste bathroom products and for my ultimate list of plastic-free swaps.
Looking for an eco-friendly laundry detergent that works (and isn’t greenwashing)? If you want a washing powder or liquid that is sustainable but still removes stains then keep reading…
If you didn’t guess from my name, I’m all about low-maintenance sustainable living, including eco-friendly gardening! If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, no matter the size, you can turn it into a wonderfully sustainable space. Today, (with the help of my children) I’m sharing tips to make your garden more eco-friendly.
Frequently asked questions about PFAS and the devastating impact they have on our health and the environment. Find out the biggest sources of pollution and how you can reduce your exposure to these nasty forever chemicals.
Is your ADHD getting in the way of your eco-friendly lifestyle goals? I have 10 tips to help neurodivergent people create a more sustainable lifestyle when struggling with executive dysfunction
A recent study estimated that 14 million tons of microplastics are on the ocean floor. These pesky polymers are entering the sea through popular products that we have all used (including myself). Today, I’m going to explain where you usually find microbeads in your home, what their purpose is, and how to avoid them.
Did you know an average single-person household uses roughly 149 litres of water a day? Keep reading for more shocking statistics about the water consumption in your home and garden, alongside 25 actions you can take to reduce your individual water footprint.
This is not your average list of plastic-free swaps. Here you'll learn how to spot the hidden microplastics and liquid polymers that don't get talked about. This Earth Day, the theme is "restore the Earth" and to do that we need to move away from dirty oil and stop making plastic.
So you want your home to be more sustainable but your budget is tight? In this post, I’ve listed 75 individual actions you can take to be more sustainable at home when you’re on a budget, to show that you can still be eco-friendly without buying the zero waste swaps.
Forget the plastic-free swaps and focus your energy on the bigger changes that need to happen first. The 8 areas I have covered include ideas for changing the system, reducing your individual carbon footprint and living more sustainably.
Are you struggling to break free from the convenience of plastic in your kitchen? Or is the price of sustainable products holding you back? Whatever your reason for being here, I’m going to help you take your zero waste game up a notch. Are you up for the challenge?
Has supermarket waste got your knickers in a twist? Good. Now I apologise in advance, for I may be about to twist them a bit more. Negative publicity and consumer demand for fruit and veg without plastic are creating ripples of change across UK supermarkets. It's encouraging, but there is another sustainability issue that isn't getting the same amount of attention.
Is your bathroom a place you skip to in the morning? Or are you more likely to find a toddler rooting through the bin, an overflowing cabinet of half-empty bottles, and 17 toys that need to be removed from the tub each time you go to shower? If your home is less like a spa experience and leaning towards messy chaos then a sustainable, minimalist makeover may be exactly what you need…
In this Who Gives A Crap toilet paper review, I’m going to answer all your burning questions about sustainable loo roll while looking closely at Who Gives A Crap’s eco credentials This is for you if you want to learn more about bleaching bamboo toilet roll, WGAC’s manufacturing, and whether there is BPA and other chemicals in it.