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Christmas doesn't need to wear out those credit cards! There is a way to fly in the face of consumerism, be green and keep your loved ones happy! Make your own...presents, cards and wrapping. And all for pennies! More →

"Imperfectly Natural" mum Janey Lee Grace has some strong views about the current disposable nappy culture and puts forward some compelling arguments for the reusable cloth option... More →

As energy prices skyrocket and winter draws in, many people's thoughts turn to the question ‘How can I stay warm through winter without having to sell a limb or sacrifice the planet?' Unless you happen to live in a mega eco-designed Passivhaus (in which case why are you reading this?), there is probably quite a lot you can do. More →

Helen James of "Innocent Oils" has championed the use of natural cleaning products for several years and feels they offer a viable and environmental alternative to "mainstream" items available from your local supermarket.. More →

These quick fixes will cost you little or nothing and get you well on the way to greening up your life and might put a few bob back in your pocket too... More →

There are many definitions of the term Precycle. Some say it is about choosing carefully what you buy so that you use the least amount of packaging and materials. Others say it is about only buying those products that you can recycle easily. Both these ideas are bound into a system of furnishing the things we need for our everyday existence by purchasing them from the supermarkets. It would suppose that you bought bulk materials in recyclable or compostable packages. More →

The ingredient list of Parsley Plus is surprisingly short - simply purified water, biodegradable coconut based surfactant and parsley essence. More →

Christmas is over and whilst we breathe a sigh of relief and put our overworked feet up, what happens to all that festive fall-out that even the greenest of families will produce? Over Christmas the UK produces an extra three million tonnes of waste. That's a lot! It is all too easy to just put it all in bin bags and leave it out for the dustmen, but with just a little bit of organisation we can re-use or recycle much of our post-Christmas clutter... More →

Why waste money on expensive, chemical-filled beauty products for Christmas presents? With very little effort or cost you can produce beautiful gifts with that all-important personal touch. Making your own skin care treats can be easy with these simple recipes using items you may already have in your kitchen cupboards. More →

Making soap is simple though the actual chemical reaction is complex. Basically an acid, the fats and oils, react with a caustic alkali, a solution of water and sodium hydroxide (commonly known as caustic soda or lye) to produce soap and glycerine. More →

Lots of ways to reduce water consumption via your toilet! More →

Product review of Weleda Wild Rose Natural Deodorant More →