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ecozuk · 3 years

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All about ECO Swaps

Hello everyone and welcome

Today it’s all about eco-swaps. What can we swap? How easy will it be? Will, it cost a lot?

I don’t know about you, but I love finding new and innovative ways to help save our planet. Even if it’s time-consuming and seems quite complicated. I’ll give it a go and keep at it until I know what I’m doing (or at least I think that I know what I’m doing). For example:

1. Try making your own bread. I tried and failed a few times but now that I have the hang of it, I love it. My husband and children love freshly made bread with homemade soup and neither of these things takes too much time, however, think about how many loaves of bread you eat, and the amount of plastic associated with that!

2. Start buying from your local milkman if you don’t already. It’s just great opening the door to find your milk and eggs ready for breakfast. Not only does the milk come in glass bottles (check with your milkman before ordering as some still use plastic bottles), but you’re helping the local economy as well.

3. Buy solid soaps, shampoos and conditioners. They may seem more expensive, but they last so much longer than bottled ones and there is absolutely no waste whatsoever.

4. Make your own jam. Oh, my goodness, I hadn’t realised just how easy this was. My mother-in-law brought over some plumbs that she had been given and I made a lovely plum jam with them. We always have an abundance of rhubarb from friends and so I make a lovely rhubarb and ginger jam. You can make as much or as little as you want as the recipes are so easy to adapt to whatever fruit you have and whatever amount you have. Give it a go, you won’t be going back to the shops to buy any if you do!

5. Get yourself a reusable coffee/tea mug and take it everywhere with you (although at the moment with covid, not everywhere will let you use them). You even get discounts in some coffee shops for using your own mug/cup. They aren't expensive and last sooooo long!

6. Start composting if you haven’t already started. Your fruit and veg peel can go in there, eggshells, plant clipping and so much more. Then your set for gardening once it’s all composed down. It’s such a waste putting all of this in the bin for landfill when it can do so much good for your garden.

7. Eat less meat. I was reading some information recently which basically said that - we need to make huge reductions in meat-eating in order to avoid dangerous climate change. In western countries, beef consumption needs to fall by at least 90% and should be replaced by beans and pulses - I have to say that I actually prefer beans and pulses and it’s guilt-free eating too – win, win.

8. If hummus is your thing then why not make your own. Follow this link hummus for a tried and tested recipe that I found. It's oh so yummy. Try it with fresh basil leaves too- double the yumminess.

9. Use wax wraps and or reusable lids instead of clingfilm. Once used just wash/rinse and they are ready to be used again. No more cling film to buy so in the end your saving money and helping the planet.

10. Have you tried taking a reusable container with you when you go for a takeaway? Give it a go, you’ll be helping the shop as they won’t be providing their own. You'll be helping the planet too. My local café does take out food and I always take my own containers which they are happy to fill for me.

I’ve started making my own soaps and soap dishes to match which I’m hoping will be ready before I think that they are amazing and will make a lovely addition to your bathroom or present for someone.

I thought that I would finish with a quote that I’ve just seen as it sums up what everyone should be thinking (at least that’s what I think).

‘“The natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have, and we need to defend it"

Keep up the good work guys. Together we can make a difference, together we can save our planet. I’ll be back in touch shortly with more info.

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ecozuk · 3 years

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How can you make a difference to the planet every day?

We all know the planet is under threat and that action needs to be taken now to preserve it for future generations. What’s not so obvious is what each of us can do on a daily basis to make sure we’re contributing to its survival.

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ecozuk · 3 years

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5 Reasons why you should switch to Using Bamboo Products

We’re all looking at ways we can help protect the planet switching to products such as bamboo cutlery and other bamboo products is a great life choice. But why is choosing bamboo product so good for the environment?

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