Cork Yoga Mat Review - Valka Yoga
If you know me, you know I like to do my research before I spend my money, making sure I pick the very best of the best that fits my...
Thoughts on sustainably certified palm oil...
Having done a bit of research into this so I could work out where I should stand on the issue, it is definitely not as black and white as it...
Your Guide to the Plastic Bag Ban
An estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year, and on average, they are only used for 12mins! We have seen many countries, over the last couple...
How to shave with a safety razor
Switching to a safety razor can be daunting, which is probably the main reason why it's still at the bottom of your list of things to change in your low...
Our sustainable journey, a year in review
Wow just over a year ago we officially launched The Eco Society website, sharing our first lot of blog posts about how we started our journey and some tips on...
Low Waste Gift Wrapping Guide
It doesn’t matter if its Christmas, a birthday, a wedding or if you just want to make someone smile, this guide covers all your low waste gift wrapping needs, all...
OUR ZERO WASTE XMAS GIFT GUIDE
As you may know there is a little group of 10 called Our Zero Waste Xmas and we are changing the conversation around gift giving this Christmas. Together we are...
The Ultimate Conscious Gift Guide
It might seem strange to start a Christmas gift guide this way, but I recommend trying the non-gift giving gift route this season. For almost the entire time Simon and...
Guest post - Sustainability in the floral industry
I love flowers, they are beautiful, smell amazing and always bring a sense of joy. This week we have a special guest post by Anna who owns Where Rosemary Grows...
Plastic waste in the kitchen!
Talking about plastic waste and what we can do to reduce it is a conversation I am always up for. The more we talk about it, the more we highlight...
Takeaways while being low waste & plastic-free
Living a fast-paced life in the city can often leave us feeling exhausted and unorganised. When coming home after a late night at work, or it gets to 3 pm...
“Deforestation is the modern-day plague”
Trees are a very important part of our environment! Not only do they give us oxygen, but they also store carbon dioxide, they give life to our wildlife and provide...
Life without a vehicle & how we get around without it
People are always amazed when I say, “we don’t own a car”. They look at us sideways, not quite grasping the concept. I typically follow this statement up by clarifying...
“Dream Big, work hard and make it happen”
I’ve taken the first step in pursuing my dreams. I left my day job to pursue my passion to live more sustainably, both personally and professionally, and to try and...
I am not perfect!
I have never claimed, nor will I ever claim, to be perfect. The Eco Society is a place where I share our journey to try and live more sustainably. It...
Why we choose to eat less meat to live more sustainably
I remember my husband saying, “the only reason we would stop eating meat would be for sustainable reasons”. This was a good few years ago now, but today we eat...
Volunteering & the Sustainable Development Goals
How I got into the UN Sustainable Development Goals how volunteering and my role as a volunteer plays a key part in achieving the goals.
Hello Zero Waste Periods!
Hello! Yes, this is a post about zero waste periods. No, this isn’t your typical topic of conversation, but you’ll be surprised by the number of women who are interested...
Alternative's to plastic bag bin liners
The most common question I am asked is “What can we use for bin liners as an alternative to plastic bags?” This is a very good question and I love...
Why recycling is not the solution we think it is!
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. I have been happily recycling most of my life, and I’m sure a lot of others out...