What can we learn from how animals build their homes? For a start, we could look at birds’ nests. They don’t need our help (leaving our human hair, fur, lint etc can do harm, not good as it can choke, strangle or cause mould). But unlike humans, you’ll find that all animal homes are naturally…
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The Benefits of Decluttering Your Life
Clutter is so prevalent in today’s society that some people even have to hire places to store extra stuff, that they can’t fit in their home. Minimalism is not about living in a white room with no TV, but for those who suffer from ‘clutterdom’, removing it has many benefits: An uncluttered home tends an…
Where to Buy Non-Toxic Wallpaper
Bobbi Beck Although most people paint their walls these days, millions of people still use wallpaper. Use a good quality ladder that is safe and stable. You are not likely going to find wallpaper made from 100% post-consumer recycled waste as yet, but there are still much better options available, if you are replacing or…
The Best Biodegradable Cleaning Cloths
Most cleaning cloths on sale in supermarkets and DIY stores are made from nylon or polyester. Neither of these biodegrade, so each time they are washed, they deposit microplastics in the machine, which go into the oceans, and harm marine creatures. Microfiber cloths are very popular. But although effective, they also have the same environmental…
The Best Biodegradable Bathroom Cleaners
Many bathroom cleaners are full of toxic chemicals which are not only bad for us, but also don’t biodegrade. So once they rinse down the drain, this causes algae bloom which chokes oxygen out of the water, harming fish and marine wildlife. Here are some better options. Use with biodegradable cleaning cloths. Never mix cleaners of…