It’s no secret, I hate shaving my legs! I switched to a metal safety razor about two years ago to avoid using all the plastic disposable options but it still required more effort than I was willing to put in. And then I discovered sugar waxing. This is the ultimate zero-waste, long-lasting way to remove […]
In New Zealand face masks have gone from a symbol of the Covid crisis overseas to a necessary personal item almost overnight. In our on-going mission to reduce waste and learn new skills I quickly looked up how to sew your own face mask at home and got to work on my trusty sewing machine […]
Choosing to make sustainable bathroom swaps is a really rewarding process. There are lots of simple changes you can make in the bathroom that can hugely reduce your environmental impact and don’t take much time or effort. Lots of these things you might already be doing or have tried once or twice. Choose a couple […]
It is very easy to make your own homemade deodorant! You just need 4 ingredients and you can mix it up in just a couple of minutes. The best thing about this natural homemade deodorant is that it works! Actually, I’ve never used anything better. It absorbs any perspiration and doesn’t smell at all for […]
Solid shampoo and other solid toiletries are becoming more and more mainstream these days. Lots of people are making the switch and shampoo bars are increasingly easy to get hold of. But many people are put off by the change to such a core part of their daily routine and the great unknown. We had […]
The amount of babies in my life seems to have increased exponentially over the last year. Suddenly baby showers and hanging out with tiny humans is part of my regular social schedule. I love celebrating and spending time with all the new parents and babies but finding sustainable baby gifts that I felt happy about […]
The kitchen is one of the most used parts of the house and also the place in a household that produces the most waste. There are many small things you can change in your daily routines to have a more sustainable kitchen. This article gives you inspiration and easy product swap ideas to head towards […]
Solid shampoo and other solid toiletries are becoming more and more mainstream these days. Lots of people are making the switch and shampoo bars are increasingly easy to get hold of. But many people are put off by the change to such a core part of their daily routine and the great unknown. We had […]
Sustainable travel can be achieved in so many different ways but one easy and effective way is to rep some great sustainable travel clothing brands on your trips. It’s surprisingly easy these days to find brands that will claim to be ethically made, use sustainable materials or care about the earth but it pays to […]
What we wear can be a huge statement about our values, right down to our feet and luckily there are more and more sustainable and ethical shoe brands popping up. Not only are their shoes sustainably made they’re also comfortable and stylish so there’s something for everyone when you’re searching for the best sustainable and […]
We’re not vegan but we’re certainly conscious of the negative effects of dairy farming. We’re trying to find ways to reduce our dairy consumption while still enjoying lots of foods and drinks we love such as coffee and cereal. I recently decided to switch to non-dairy milk but found myself stuck in one of those […]
