Go Plastic-Free: Easy Tips and Tricks for Cutting Out Plastic Waste
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Go Plastic-Free: Easy Tips and Tricks for Cutting Out Plastic Waste

I remember the day I realised just how much plastic I was using in my everyday life. I was lying in the bath, surrounded by luxurious bubbles, and I couldn’t help but notice the overwhelming amount of plastic waste staring back at me. My bath went from relaxing to horrifying within seconds. That’s when I…

Food Preservation Safety: Your Path to a Healthier, Sustainable Lifestyle
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Food Preservation Safety: Your Path to a Healthier, Sustainable Lifestyle

I remember my first attempt at canning tomato sauce (ketchup) like it was yesterday. I was so excited to embark on this new adventure of self-sufficiency and sustainability, but, truth be told, I was also a little bit nervous.  The last thing I wanted was to make my family sick with improperly preserved food.  Since…

Sparkling Green: Crafting DIY Natural Cleaning Products for a Sustainable Home
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Sparkling Green: Crafting DIY Natural Cleaning Products for a Sustainable Home

We all know that living a wholesome, eco-friendly life is essential for our planet and our health, but did you know that you can take your green game to the next level by making your own DIY natural cleaning products?  That’s right! We’ll teach you how to create homemade cleaning solutions that are not only…

Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet
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Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet

Taking care of our teeth is essential for our overall health, but some traditional dental products and procedures are bad for the environment.  It means using natural and eco-friendly dental products, using less water, saving energy, getting rid of dental products in the right way, and more. Plastic toothbrushes, floss, and other dental products contribute…

Say Goodbye to Paper Towels: 6 Sustainable Alternatives to Try
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Say Goodbye to Paper Towels: 6 Sustainable Alternatives to Try

Did you know that the average person uses approximately 100 pounds of paper towels annually, with the majority of them ending up in landfills? When paper towels are made and thrown away, they have a big effect on the environment, from cutting down trees to using a lot of energy to letting methane gas out…

Wild Garlic Seed Planting Made Easy: Expert Advice
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Wild Garlic Seed Planting Made Easy: Expert Advice

Foragers and gardeners love the flavorful and adaptable nature of wild garlic, also known as ramson or bear’s garlic. It gives a distinct, intense flavour and aroma to a wide range of dishes while providing numerous health benefits. Wild garlic is said to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and is a good source of vitamins…

Mastering the Art of Self-Sufficiency in the UK
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Mastering the Art of Self-Sufficiency in the UK

For anyone who grew up watching the BBC’s The Good Life, the very idea of “being self-sufficient” seems like a romantic dream that is perfectly possible in a back garden or backyard. “Self-sufficiency in suburbia!” as Tom Good called it, but is it really possible? Can we actually become fully “self-sufficient” in the UK? This…

The Power of Self-Reliance on a Homestead
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The Power of Self-Reliance on a Homestead

Living self-sufficiently on a homestead is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but it does come with its challenges. Many people may be intimidated by homesteading and think it is too difficult or complicated. With the right mindset and knowledge, anyone can learn to be self-reliant. Self-reliance is essential to homesteading; it helps us become more aware…

Natural Deodorants That Actually Work: 5 Options To Try
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Natural Deodorants That Actually Work: 5 Options To Try

When you think of natural deodorants, you might envision a weak, watered-down version of the strong and aluminium-based antiperspirants you’re used to. Still, there are several natural deodorants that actually work on the market that are effective and free of harmful chemicals. If you’re looking for a natural deodorant that actually works, you’re in luck….

Can You Freeze Food Waste? How To Freeze 8 Types Of Food Waste
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Can You Freeze Food Waste? How To Freeze 8 Types Of Food Waste

The key to successful living is having a low impact on the Earth. One way to do this is by reducing your food waste and focusing on self-sufficiency and simplicity. No matter how far you go to reduce your food waste, it is inevitable that you’ll have some leftovers. From vegetable peelings to leftover portions,…