by | Jul 25, 2021 | Environment, Lifestyle
There are 25 billion pairs of running shoes made every year – enough to go round the earth 300 times – and most made from plastic. Hardly any of them are recyclable. Very few people realise that the mass production of beautifully designed sneakers puts them just...
by | Jul 7, 2021 | Environment, Lifestyle
One of the growing concerns for conscientious minds is humanity’s overuse of plastic – and the waste it produces. While this is undoubtedly a battle that needs to be fought on many fronts, the simple truth is that it all starts in the home. By reducing our...
by | Apr 13, 2021 | Environment, Lifestyle
Even knowing that our lifestyles can make a difference for the environment, going green can be an intimidating process. There’s this assumption that it will cost more, that it will be challenging and other concerns. However, we cannot ignore the benefits of...
by | Apr 3, 2021 | Lifestyle
20th Century: From Bar Soaps to Liquid Soap pumps In the 20th century most households in the world transitioned from using old fashioned bar soaps to using liquid hand soap pumps made, off course, of plastic. Why did they become so popular? Better fragrance, a cleaner...
by | Mar 17, 2021 | Lifestyle
One of the best ways to make your home more environmentally friendly is by reexamining how you provide for your household. Our day to day lives can easily affect our impact on the environment. Although we believe we are doing all we can in the home, there are a few...
