Seep is a wonderful company that offers a large range of plastic-free cleaning tools for your kitchen (or bathroom). Made from quality materials and sold in plastic-free packaging, all these items are designed to last – and then can be cut up and composted at end of life. Choose unscented biodegradable cleaners for pregnancy/nursing/medical conditions,…
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microplastic catchers for washing machines
Microplastics are the broken-down end result of single-use plastic from discarded plastic bottles etc, but also from synthetic fibres (nylon, polyester and recycled plastic bottles) breaking off in washing machines. These fibres then go into the sea and harm marine wildlife. The obvious solution is to buy clothing made from cotton, linen or hemp (Tencel…
how to protect our heritage buildings
Tracey Bowes England is full of heritage buildings, from tudor black-and-white buildings of Stratford-upon-Avon and Chester to village buildings that often date back hundreds of years. Most listed buildings are Grade II (around 500,000) which means you can make changes, but need permission. A small percentage ar Grade I (of exceptional interest). Historic England features…
alternative ways to rent (or let) homes
Rosie & Blue Designs Unlike Italy or Germany, renting in England is not as common so subject to rogue landlords, as often you have the choice of scouring Spare Room or paying a fortune to letting agents via Right Move. But here are better ways to rent or let homes both here (and inspiration from…
where-to-find-battery-free-torches
Jo Grundy You can recycle batteries at battery banks, but when time comes to replace, consider switching to a dynamo (wind-up) or solar-powered torch (these recharge in daylight, not just sunshine) and usually have back-up in case of emergencies. They are pretty robust, so good for camping, the garden and outdoor light, or power cuts….