An oft mundane, but essential activity is that of laundry. There are a few sustainability issues when it comes to laundry, which we can break them down into 3 sections; How we launder What we use to launder How we dry clothing
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Conker Laundry Liquid; Recipe and Verdict
Zero Waste chatter lately has all been a buzz about using conkers (horse chestnuts) to make Laundry liquid. The word on the street is that they’re a more sustainable alternative to soap nuts, which are flown to us from half-way around the world. Apparently conkers contain the same soap-like substance as soap nuts, saponin. So challengeContinue reading “Conker Laundry Liquid; Recipe and Verdict”
Natural Spring Cleaning
When the time for spring cleaning comes around again lets ditch all those nasty chemicals and clean effectively without putting our health at risk. I am a minimalist at heart so I like to use the least ingredients possible! You’d be surprised at just how little you need to clean your house effectively. In trialsContinue reading “Natural Spring Cleaning”
Easy Peasy Liquid Soap
We have bars of soap in all our bathrooms but I like to keep liquid soap by the kitchen sink for when my hands are manky with dough or minced meat. It’s super easy and cheap to make
