April 22nd marks Earth Day - an international day to raise awareness of environmental issues and what we can do to help protect the planet.
We can all do our best to recycle, save electricity and walk rather than drive on small journeys, but there are some everyday essentials that we all purchase regularly that are full of plastic. Fortunately, we've found some planet-friendly alternatives for you that won't harm your wallet either!
With all the exciting scents and brands of cleaning products on the market, it's easy to forget that with each purchase, you're also buying a plastic bottle, which can only be recycled and not reused. OceanSaver has these amazing refill pouches* which are plastic-free - all you have to do is add water, and you have a solution that kills bacteria, including coronavirus!
There are plenty of everyday plastic items that we buy knowing they need replacing regularly, so why not swap them for a plastic-free alternative? This bamboo dish brush* comes with extra heads and a bonus sponge, with 0 plastic.
It is recommended that you replace your toothbrush every 6 months - with all the plastic in the brush and packaging, why not make an eco-friendly swap to bamboo - this pack of 6* is ideal!
We all love a good bag for life in the supermarket, but what about the bags we use at home? These biodegradable freezer bags* can go straight in the recycling caddy after use and hold up to 4 litres!
A really simple thing that has a huge impact on the local environment is creating a small haven for wildlife, helping struggling species thrive, and replacing habitats lost.
If you do have an outdoor space, providing flowers for insects is a great way to help pollinating species thrive! This is something you can do in even the smallest of outdoor spaces. We've found this seed mix designed for bees*, as they are a species that does so much for our environment and its future!
For more useful tips on protecting the environment, check out the latest posts on our blog.
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