I used to use cotton wool for removing make-up, but then I began looking for ways to reduce the amount of waste I was producing. I found some reusable make-up wipes for sale online and bought some. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to put them in a mesh bag when washing them. I lost 2 out …
Do you have half-used perfumes, make-up, hair products and other cosmetic products that you are not going to use, for whatever reason? Maybe the product is years out of date, you don’t like the scent, or the product doesn’t work for you. You’d love to clear some space and get these half-used products out of …
Do you have some old socks that are worn down, have holes in them, or the elastic has gone? If they have reached the end of their lifespan as a wearable sock, don’t throw them away! You can make them into useful cloths. How to make cloths out of old socks Simply get a sharp …
Do you have far too much stuff cluttering your surroundings? Do you sometimes have a clear out but find it hard to part with certain items? Here are some questions you can ask yourself, to help clarify in your mind whether you should hold on to the item, or give it away (to somebody else, …
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through my link, I will earn a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay for the item. Here are some simple, common-sense ways to reduce your plastic use. How many can you integrate into your life? In the bathroom Food …
Here are some notes I made back in 2015 about why I believe that every small action makes a difference for the planet, taking a simple example of recycling one plastic bottle. Some people might not bother to do something, such as recycling a plastic bottle, because they think that one person’s action will not …
