Avoidance - Try to avoid going out in the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm, at the height of summer. Babies younger than 6 months should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Wear Suncream - Wearing suncream is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from the sun. Apply it generously to ...
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You probably upgraded your internet speed at the beginning of the first lock-down, when everyone was at home and we were all wanting more bandwidth. But what about your work-station, is that fit for purpose? It is important to carve out space that separates your job from your personal life, wherever possible. It ...
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Although we’re entering the time of year where our energy bills are typically reducing, with the skyrocketing prices this year, that might not be the case. It’s worth taking a few minutes to see where savings can be made. Hang your washing on the line, outside, rather than using the tumble drier. Shake them out, ...
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We are all aware that we need to reduce the plastic in our lives because of the health and environmental risks it poses. But there are hidden plastics, in products you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find them, and if you don’t know where they are, it’s hard to avoid them. Tea Bags - In excess of 65 million cups of ...
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What fascinates me about the no-shoes conversation is that the UK seem to be one of only a handful of countries where culturally it’s expected for people to leave their shoes ON when entering your home! Many countries have a strict “no shoes in the house” policy. You might think that it’s because they’re worried ...
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Dividers For Drawers - Kitchen drawers have a tendency to become cluttered if they are left to their own devices. Consider dividers, not only for cutlery, but for all the other bits and bobs kept in your kitchen drawers. Great at keeping everything in its place. Cupboard Racks - Whether it’s a rack for keeping ...
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Greenwashing is where a firm spends time and money advertising and marketing that their goods or services are environmentally friendly when, in fact, they are not. In other words, greenwashing is the act of making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, technology, etc. ...
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Whether you wait until the 12th night, or you can’t wait to see the back of the Christmas decorations, taking them down should be done properly. In fact, you should put as much effort into taking them down as you took putting them up. Next Christmas you will thank yourself. Wrap your lights around a sturdy piece ...
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Buying environmentally friendly gifts for your friends and family can seem like a daunting challenge, but it really doesn’t need to be. Think pilates instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists, hair stylists, local artists, golf and tennis pros, local restaurants, local boutiques. All of whom can offer ...
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This might seem a month or so early but planning ahead is crucial. Give yourself time for a well prepared and considered festive season. Give presents in gift bags. That way you can reuse them again next year and save paper. Gifts don’t always have to be “things”. Give the gift of time spent doing activities or ...
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