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Eco make-up bag #3 Eyeshadow

I’ve been hunting around for quite a while now for an eco-friendly cosmetics brand and the leading high street retailers have been somewhat disappointing in their offerings. In my opinion they need to wake up and catch up! When I worked at Boots head office (quite a long time ago now), it was when self-selectionContinue reading “Eco make-up bag #3 Eyeshadow”

Eco make-up bag #2 Solid Foundation

For this post i’m going to approach the subject of ‘Zero Waste‘. Rather than looking at packaging that can be recycled, this is the concept of no packaging at all or where the packaging has a function for the product. I do like this Eco concept as long as it doesn’t compromise on the qualityContinue reading “Eco make-up bag #2 Solid Foundation”

Eco make-up bag #1 Mascara

Following on from the popularity of my blog post about the back to school Eco pencil case and all the lovely comments, I’m going to do a mini-series about what is inside an eco make-up bag? It might give some eco inspiration for gifts for the special ladies out there, all these little items wouldContinue reading “Eco make-up bag #1 Mascara”

Eco Warrior

At a job interview recently, I was asked how to best to describe yourself. I really HATE these kind of questions as you have to think, what qualities of a person are they looking for? What do they want me to say, outgoing,reliable, hardworking, witty? All of these I hope to be true but IContinue reading “Eco Warrior”

The basic gift of a bra

This blog post is taking a slightly different angle on gifts to what I usually write about. Rather than searching the internet for that perfect eco friendly gift for that really difficult person to buy for or the person who seems to have everything already, this a chance to reflect on how much we alreadyContinue reading “The basic gift of a bra”

Ra Ra Raffia My Bag

With a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, I have spent much time over my university years in the research and understanding of the different properties of materials and their uses. I am particularly interested in materials that are engineered with reducing the impact on the environment. Places like CAT (Center for Alternative Technologies) areContinue reading “Ra Ra Raffia My Bag”

Eco Back2School

With September looming, I’ve been busy getting my three children all kitted out and ready for the start of new term, a somewhat daunting task given the length of time they have been off! Anyone who knows me, knows I do like a little challenge from time to time so for this post and IContinue reading “Eco Back2School”

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

I am big fan of the simple toys for children, traditional toys allow for so much more creativity, play that is powered by imagination rather than AAA or AA batteries (which Santa forgot at Christmas last year but that is another story…..) It is good be reminded of a world pre-plastic when children had lessContinue reading “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”

A Gift for Your Feet

From my days working for various footwear suppliers, after graduating with a Materials Engineering degree in Product Performance and Safety, I have always had a keen eye for materials and their uses. I have a particular interest with issues around sourcing and eco sustainability. I have also become quite selective when it comes to footwearContinue reading “A Gift for Your Feet”

Blackcurrant Jam

It’s been a while since I posted about a ‘foodie’ gift so thought I’d sneak this little post in about some seasonal fruit and making blackcurrant jam. Giving someone a jar of jam, marmalade or chutney is an easy way to give an eco-friendly gift. It’s inexpensive, thoughtful (if they like jam of course!) andContinue reading “Blackcurrant Jam”