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...
Wasting less in Hawaii
A place where plastic bags don’t exist and the only sunscreen you can buy is reef safe... does this exist… why yes it does. Hawaii was our first big trip...
6 Tips for reducing waste when flying
Each destination has it's own challenges, but we have put together a few key things we do to help us minimise our waste when flying, whether it is a short or long haul.
How to remove labels from Jars
Every zero waster will have a cupboard full of jars and glass bottles, an easy win to reducing waste in the home. Most of our collection is old food or condiment...
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...
Why we suck at recycling & how we can do better
A few months ago I did a blog post about why Recycling is NOT the solution we think it is, and why we need to rethink our recycling habits. This blog post...
DIY – Beeswax Wraps
As part of my journey to live a more sustainable lifestyle I have got into taking DIY beeswax wraps workshops. This all started with a girls crafting night (which by...
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...
My struggle with finding plastic free beauty products
The transition to living a more sustainable lifestyle was not as hard or scary as it initially seemed. We started small and over time it has naturally grown into what...
The dirty truth about our love for fast fashion!
When I first launched The Eco Society, I talked about the importance of ethical fashion. But, when it comes to fashion (and anything else for that matter) it’s not only important...
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...