Become More Eco-Friendly For World Earth Day
A guide on how to be more eco-friendly in time for World Earth Day 2024...
With Earth Day on April 22nd 2024, now is the perfect excuse to be more eco-friendly in the home. Fun earth day activities and small changes can lead to lasting habits. And it's those habits that make a big impact when it comes to leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
So, we've come up with our top 7 ways that will challenge you to become more eco-friendly in aid of World Earth Day on 22nd April. Keep reading for our guide and see how much you can change in the home.
1. Beautiful Storage Bowls
Our top tip for being more eco-friendly in the home is to ditch the cling film in favour of stainless steel lunch boxes, beeswax wrap, beautiful glass bowls and fabulous storage containers. Perfect for lunch on the go or for leftovers, not only do they look far more stylish, but you can easily store and stack them up when in use.
2. Sustainable Woods
Mango wood and rattan are both excellent examples of eco-friendly wood sources.
Mango wood is derived from mango trees that no longer bear fruit, making it a byproduct of the fruit industry. This repurposing of wood that would otherwise go to waste helps reduce deforestation and promotes resource efficiency. Mango trees also grow relatively quickly, allowing for more sustainable harvesting practices.
Rattan, on the other hand, is a climbing palm native to tropical regions. It is known for its rapid growth and ability to regenerate quickly after harvesting. Rattan can be harvested without causing damage to the surrounding forests, making it a renewable resource. Additionally, rattan furniture and decor items are often handcrafted, supporting local artisans and communities. Choosing mango wood and rattan products not only adds natural beauty to your home but also contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
3. Grow Your Own!
Begin your eco-conscious journey with this comprehensive home-growing kit designed to teach you the art of sustainable gardening.
The Home Grown Hero - Green Sustainable Grow Bag is equipped with 8 compostable plant pots, 8 coir compost discs, 10 coloured wooden plant markers, a bamboo trowel, a reusable eco-friendly garden grow bag, and a handy tips booklet, this kit has everything you need to start growing your own plants and vegetables.
4. Ditch The Plastic
Make the switch to eco-friendly storage solutions by ditching plastic in favour of glass bottles, reusable soap dispensers, and jugs. Opt for stylish glass bottles to store drinks, oils, and other liquids, whether you're at home or on the go. These bottles are not only practical but also sustainable, offering a beautiful way to store salad dressings and oils while reducing plastic waste.
Our glass soap dispensers are ideal for refilling with your favourite soaps, shampoos, body wash, and conditioner, providing an eco-friendly alternative to disposable plastic containers.
Embrace these household essentials and make a positive impact on the environment with every use.
5. Eco-Fuel Fireplace
Experience the allure of the Le Feu eco-friendly fireplace, a standout choice for its modern elegance and versatile functionality. Embrace the clean and smokeless nature of this fireplace, offering an environmentally friendly and hassle-free heating option that elevates both style and comfort in your living space. Aside from it's eco credentials, one of its key features is portability, allowing you to easily relocate the fireplace within your home or patio to suit your preferences. here.
Top Tip: Curating who you listen to and follow can also have a huge impact on the way you behave and feel. One of our favourite eco-blogs to keep up-to-date with is Curiously Conscious who you can also now follow on Instagram too.
6. Eco-Friendly Soy Candles
Soy candles offer a range of eco-friendly benefits compared to traditional paraffin candles.
Firstly, soy wax is a renewable resource derived from soybean oil, making it a sustainable alternative to paraffin, which is derived from non-renewable petroleum. Soy candles burn cleaner and produce less soot than paraffin candles, reducing indoor air pollution and minimising respiratory irritation.
Additionally, soy wax is biodegradable, meaning it is easier to clean up and less harmful to the environment.
By choosing soy candles over paraffin candles, you can enjoy a cleaner and more sustainable candle-burning experience while reducing your carbon footprint.
7. Buy beautiful...
... and You Won't Need To Buy Again. We believe that everything in your home should be beautiful, even useful stuff. So by filling your home with treasures that make you smile every day, you are less likely to need to replace them.. And if you do, you will easily be able to find them homes with friends and family who will have been admiring them!
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