How to be more eco-friendly (17 tips and easy swaps you can make)
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 Published On Nov 23, 2020

In this video, I show you some easy swaps I've made in my life to reduce my waste and eco-footprint

Below are the companies I've mentioned in this video

Please also check out my DIY mouthwash recipe here:

Tip #1: Make use of what you have

Tip #2: Use soap bars, shampoo bars and conditioner bars from websites such as these:
Ethique: https://ethique.co.uk/
My Little Eco Shop: https://www.mylittleecoshop.com/

Tip #3: Use a reusable wooden and metal razor:
Mine is from here:
Naked Necessities: https://www.nakednecessities.co.uk/

Tip #4: Ditch single-use wet wipes and makeup wipes
Shop for a microfibre cloth from Dearest Fannie and use the code 'tempeh10' at the checkout: https://www.dearestfannie.com/

Tip #5: Dental Care switches
Toothy tabs, interdental sticks, bamboo toothbrushes from The Humble Co. https://www.thehumble.co/
gifted from PR company https://brandnation.co.uk/
Refillable dental floss: https://georganics.com/

Tip #6: Sanitary products
Mooncup: https://www.mooncup.co.uk/
Wuka pants: https://wuka.co.uk

Tip #7: Face serums in glass bottles
Makeup Revolution: https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/us/u...
The Ordinary: https://theordinary.deciem.com/

Tip #8: Eco friendly make up brands
Lush: https://uk.lush.com/products/cruelty-...
Zao: https://zaoessenceofnature.co.uk/
Terracycle make up recycling points at Boots and Superdrug:
https://www.maybelline.co.uk/store-lo...

Tip #9 Use eco cleaning cloths made from natural fibres such as coconut fibre, cactus fibre and loofas
Ecovibe zero waste shop: https://ecovibe.co.uk/
Peace with the Wild: https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/

Tip #10: Use reusable Straws/coffee cups/ reusable teabags (see websites above) or visit your local zero waste store

Find out why coffee cups are bad in this video here:    • The problem with takeaway coffee cups  

Tip #11: (see websites above) or visit your local zero waste store

Tip #12: Refill empties at your local zero waste shop - find your local one here: https://bit.ly/3m29qtG
Use things such as:
Ocean Saver pods: https://www.ocean-saver.com/
Iron & Velvet pods: https://ironandvelvet.co.uk/

Tip #13: Shop at your local greengrocers, market, farmers market or a supermarket that is using less plastic packaging

Tip #14: Reuse shopping bags, buy reusable produce bags here: http://ebay.us/UftAY3

Tip #15: Make more food at home including:
Packed lunches (using soy wraps to store them and for the filling, the seitan and mayo recipe below)
Seitan:    • Seitan | The Buddhist Chef  
Mayo:    • THE BEST VEGAN MAYONNAISE  | 3 WAYS  
Plant milk
Jams/chutneys/preserves


Tip #16: Shop second hand

Tip #17: Make do and mend - learn how to make more things at home with craft channels on YouTube such as the ones below:
10 CRAFTS TO MAKE & SELL:    • 10 Crafts to MAKE & SELL | The DIY Mommy  
5 DIY RECYCLE CRAFTS | TRASH TO TREASURE | GLASS | TIN CANS | RE-PURPOSE | REUSE:    • 5 DIY RECYCLE CRAFTS | TRASH TO TREAS...  

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