Between Green
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Are Electric Cars Actually Better for the Environment?
Cast your minds back to 2019, when a government committee suggested that, in order to combat climate change, all new vehicles in the UK should be electric by 2035 (if not sooner). Sixteen months later, the Government announced that all new cars and vans would be zero emission by 2035, with the sale of new…
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The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion
Fast fashion is one of those buzzwords we’ve all seen or heard on the news or social media, whether it’s accompanied by giant Shein hauls, images of clothes in landfills or de-influencers persuading us to stop buying it. If you follow a lot of sustainability experts or enthusiasts, you’ve likely been aware of the term…
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Why Making Small Swaps When Going Green Works
When you first set out on your sustainable, eco-friendly living journey, the sheer amount of new criteria you have to consider can be daunting, and you might not be sure where to begin. It may be tempting to start over completely and buy every single sustainable alternative on the market in order to transform your…
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Temu: the Ethical and Environmental Cost
Temu is the newest kid on the block when it comes to uber-cheap online marketplaces. Well, you’ve likely seen Temu hauls, adverts and influencers promoting Temu’s products on social media. Temu is using the popularity of short-form video content to get their brand into as many pockets and palms as possible. Its slogan, shop like…
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5 DIY Beauty Products You Can Make at Home
If you’re into your beauty products, you probably know how expensive it can get! Skincare, bodycare and makeup products can also contain toxic ingredients and chemicals that slip by quietly in the long, long list of ingredients on the back of the bottle. The good news is that there are loads of beauty products that…
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5 Eco-Friendly Tips For Back To School
It’s September already! I don’t know about you, but I always find September to feel like a mini-January, with that new-start feeling of back-to-school and the change in seasons. However, a new start doesn’t have to mean all-new purchases. Yes, I’ve been that woman struggling around the town centre spending almost a months wages on…
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10 Best Eco-Friendly Apps for Sustainable Living
You can get anything as an app these days, so it makes sense that there’s a multitude of apps for helping you live a sustainable, eco-friendly life! We’ve rounded up the best apps for sustainable living or going green, so you can have the information you need in the palm of your hand. Ethy –…
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Why a Plant-Based Diet is Better for the Environment
It is common knowledge that going vegan, vegetarian or eating a more plant-based diet is good for the environment. It’s less commonly known exactly how it benefits the environment. If you’re not sure why eco-conscious individuals are eating less meat, this is the post for you! Emissions A vegan diet means you contribute less in…
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Plastic-Free Straws – Which Material Is Best?
Which plastic-free straws are worth buying? It can be hard to tell without spending loads on several types. Plastic single-use straws have been banned since 2020 in the UK. They were singled-out due to their lightweight nature and high probability of being littered; due to how small they are, they are easily blown into water…
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Why Biodegradable Plastic Isn’t Actually Eco-Friendly
Biodegradable is one of those eco buzzwords that we eco-conscious lot get excited about. Usually, this describes natural materials, like cotton, bamboo or our food waste. All biodegradable means is that the material in question can break down with the help of bacteria and other natural organisms or conditions without contributing to pollution. We all…