Earth Day is here again, but by now we all know the importance of protecting our planet every day, not just in April. So we are sharing some of our favourite eco-friendly British buys as well as some recommended reads on how you can do your bit to make the world a little bit greener.
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National Trust Zero Waste Starter Kit
The National Trust Shop has a variety of earth-friendly options but we suggest their Zero Waste Starter Kit either for yourself or as a gift. The kit (£30) contains a number of reusable and mindfully sourced items to help you move away from wasteful single use gizmos. You will get a vegan friendly, cruelty free mint shampoo bar in a handy metal carrying tin, an organic cotton shopping bag, a bamboo toothbrush and toothbrush holder, a bamboo cutlery set, straw, straw cleaner, and a cotton pouch for keeping your items in. Other items in their sustainable range include a biodegradable pencil that you can plant after use, and a reusable washing bag to help cut down on microplastics being released into the water. Protect the environment and National Trust properties with your purchase.
Is It Really Green?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if it really is better to run that quick load in the dishwasher or to do it by hand, wonder no more. Georgina Wilson-Powell has the perfect book for you. In “Is It Really Green?”, Wilson-Powell sets out to help resolve your everyday eco-dilemmas. Which type of shopping bag is greener? What’s the most eco-friendly way to do my washing? How can I have a garden that’s both green and green? The author answers each question in an easy to understand way that doesn’t feel preachy. So next time, you find yourself debating whether A or B is the most earth-friendly option, you know where to look. The book is available is a variety of formats, including paperback, hardback, and Kindle. You can find it at Amazon and at other booksellers online and throughout the UK.
The Eco Edit from English Heritage
The English Heritage Shop stocks all sorts of great pieces for your home and garden, and their Eco Edit range now lets you find plenty of sustainable, earth-friendly options. Bamboo garden pegs and toothbrushes, recycled plastic waste soap dishes, organic cotton make up remover pads and produce bags… their range has all you need to make life simple and sustainable. If you haven’t tried the beeswax food wraps yet, they are a fabulous alternative to plastic wrap. And I always have a stainless steel straw in my purse, just in case. You’ll also find biodegradable kitchen scourers and a selection of oral health products. Their books are aimed at both adults and kids to teach the importance of saving the planet and how we can all play our part. In short, you’ll find plenty of great eco-friendly British buys for yourself and others at the English Heritage Shop.
Traceless
I found Traceless while browsing online and they have some wonderful items, all handmade and sustainable. Check them out for a bunch of cool ideas. Need incredibly cute coasters and dishes? They make theirs from recycled plastic set in eco resin. How about some cool iron-on patches reminding you to save the seas and the bees? They’ve got you covered. Bamboo cutlery sets complete with straw in a stylish wrap for your picnic? Got that too, not to mention their beautiful shibori scarves made from organic cotton and bamboo. These scarves have so many purposes. Use them to wrap a gift Japanese style; drape them over a chair for a decorative accent; and decorate yourself! You won’t pay postage for any UK orders!