Of course, you don’t theoretically need a case for your phone. But if you want one, these ones at least do eventually break down (often only in industrial composting systems). Making phone cases from recycled plastic is popular, but if these were dropped or lost at sea (say from a boat), they would still break…
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Bedtime Stories for Little Environmentalists
These books for little environmentalists, are sure to go down a treat, at bedtime. Educational yet never scary, they are ideal to instil a love of the planet and all creatures. They are also (and this is important) by very good writers and illustrators. There is no point just churning out stories about saving the…
Meet Greta Thunberg (and her friends)
Greta Thunberg Worried about climate change and how to stop it? There is hope in the future. Probably the most well-known young female activist is Greta Thunberg, a young teenager with Asperger’s Syndrome, who started a climate strike in her native Sweden, and started a global movement. This sensitive child was so upset when she realised…
Zero Waste Alternative to Baby Wipes
Reusable baby wipes are much better for your baby and the planet. When disposable wipes get flushed down loos, they contribute to blocked sewers and garden floods. They were one of the main items composed of London’s recent ‘Fatty MacFatberg’ – a huge pile of goo that had to be broken down, after blocking a…
Zero Waste Baby Toiletries
Babies don’t need much at bathtime, sometimes warm water is enough if they are clean. All they really need is a simple soap and perhaps an oil or cream for dry skin, and a talc-free powder to stop chafing. They don’t need essential oils, and they for sure don’t need artificial fragrance oils, mineral oils…