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5 Hints & Tips to reduce the Plastic-Footprint of your Party.
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In my opinion, small plastic toys are definitely up there, along with single-use plastics as 'pointless plastic'. Despite the protests of love by the kids, there is no long-term use for or use of this plastic. It's literally production of waste. But kids' parties are often FULL of it, and it's SO HARD (almost impossible) to get away from. It takes fore-thought and effort. We're by no means perfect. At all. I'll start by being up front and say that whilst I say no to the shiny plastic helium balloons, I did say yes to latex helium balloons, which whilst better,...
#tbt One from the Archive: 3 Simple Steps to a Greener Bottom
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(First published on The Contented Calf website on 23rd January 2013.) Ever since I can remember, I’ve been aware of the environment, all things ‘Green’ and wanting to do my bit. One of my favourite childhood activities was taking the boxes of glass bottles to the bottle bank with my mum, throwing them in and hearing them smash – brilliant! When I was at school I was a fully fledged member of ‘Earth Action’. Our activity was painting cardboard boxes green and distributing them throughout the school to collect waste paper. And now I’m a mum, I’m also keen to...
18 Easy Eco Swaps You Can Make Today (part two)
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Hey Hello! Last week we started this list of Easy Eco Swaps, but it had grown so long, I decided to split it into two. If you want to see part one, please click here to see the first part of the list. But now, without further ado, here's part two! 10. Hanging Clothes (indoors or outdoors) to Dry I'm a big fan of hanging clothes out on the line to dry. I tend to err on the side of hanging clothes out, even if I the sky's looking a bit grey. I do get caught out at times! But...
NEW PRODUCT!! Contented Earth Beeswax Wraps (A great alternative to cling-film and tin-foil.)
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I am BEYOND EXCITED to announce the addition of a new product to the Contented Earth Eco & Zero Waste range: Contented Earth Beeswax Wraps!! I first started using beeswax wraps about a couple of years or so ago, when we were living in the US. As I was starting to think more and learn more about our diet, its connection to the environment and the impact of how we buy and store food, both on our own health and the health of the planet, I began to think about cling-film. It started to feel like wrapping our left-overs in plastic...
7 Top Ideas & Gifts For a More Eco Christmas
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Finished your Christmas shopping, and just looking for stocking fillers? Mid-way through and searching for inspiration? Not yet started? It doesn't matter where you are in terms of Christmas preparation. We have got seven top ideas & gifts for a more Eco Christmas this year, which will make a positive impact - both on the recipient, and on our planet. ✨ One ✨ These beautiful decorative reusable Strawsome glass straws (with a life-time guarantee) makes= the perfect Christmas gift for the eco-conscious recipient. And why not create a lovely bundle of a straw, a recycled plastic carrying case and a cleaning brush?...
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