Make a Difference – Refuse a Bag!

An estimated 13 billion plastic bags are used in the UK each year. Shopping with a bag for life or re-usable bags is much better for the environment and a relatively easy way to start going green. And a good example of how lots of people acting together in a small way can add up … Continue reading

A Sea Shepherd for Whales

According to a  BBC report on 4th October, Japan is set to renew whale hunting in the Southern Ocean again in December 2011, despite pressure from other countries to stop – not to mention an international ban on commercial whaling that’s been in place for the last 25 years. It is estimated that Japan catches … Continue reading

Review: Living Naturally Soap Nut Shells

These soapnuts are brilliant! I was intrigued by the idea of soapnuts for laundry but also a little sceptical! Soap Nut shells are the outer shells or husks of the soapberry. The shells are chemical-free and work by releasing natural saponin (soap) when mixed with water Living Naturally only use organically grown sapindus mukurossi which … Continue reading