The Eco Journal

Do you always struggle to know what to buy for the special man in your life? It's a problem I encounter at every special occasion from knowing what to buy for my brother's birthday, choosing the perfect Christmas gifts for...

In June 2022 the UK and Commonwealth countries will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne in 1952, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history. There’s a notable...

We love a gadget at the Ideal Sunday. From kitchen gadgets to quirky phone chargers, we can't get enough. As more companies turn toward sustainability, it’s becoming easier for consumers to find eco-friendly and energy-efficient gadgets that are not only better...

No British summer is complete without a picnic. But, while alfresco dining is brilliant fun for the family, it can produce a lot of waste. From shop-bought sandwiches to single-use cutlery, many picnic essentials purchased for picnics get thrown away after...

If you think you have to give up all of your favourite traditions to celebrate an eco-friendly Easter, you really don't. It’s easy to enjoy everything from dyeing eggs to making Easter baskets while being environmentally friendly.Easter is one of...

Across the UK right now households are starting to feel the pinch of rising energy costs. With that not looking like it's set to ease anytime soon we've been thinking of ways to save money. We've also realised that there's...

Making your home greener can feel like a bit of a task but in reality, even really small and simple steps contribute to be having a more eco friendly home. It's all about forming new habits that will soon become...

In 2018 the UK government banned all microbeads in beauty and personal hygiene products. Great news right?! It was amazing news that these little scrubby beads would no longer make their way into the ocean but it's not the end...

Reusable vegan and beeswax wraps are the perfect alternative to cling film and tin foil. Although single use products have become popular for storing leftover food or packaging sandwiches, they're bad news for the planet. Notoriously difficult to recycle, pieces...

You'll notice across our shop that many of the alternatives to plastic products are made from bamboo, and there's several great reasons for that. Bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials available. It's also super versatile.  Plastic products have...

Whether you're knee-deep in Veganuary or dipping your toes into eating a more sustainable diet, you're here because you want to eat less meat and lessen your impact on the planet. If you've looked at going meat-free it can often...

If you're a regular reader our blogs you'll know we love nothing more than shouting out our supplier brands because we really do love their products, the ethics, eco-credentials and individual stories, it's why we choose to work with a...

As we know Christmas and especially gift wrapping can be extremely wasteful. Most traditional wrapping paper can't be recycled due to dyes, glitters and coatings that may be on it. Swapping traditional, single use wrapping paper and gift bags to...

On my desk right now sit 4 different changers for various devices I use throughout the day, mobile phone, smart watch, laptop and ear buds case, all with various connectors to fit different devices but all with one thing in...

It's a time of indulgence and excess and it's just around the corner so how can we still give loved ones the perfect gift this festive season without harming our planet or bank balance and reduce waste? Our eco friendly...

With only 1 month until the big day, no doubt your thoughts will be firmly set on decorating your home ready to welcome friends, family and indeed the man himself on Christmas Eve. The trees, wreaths, candles and twinkly lights...

Our oceans are delicate systems that underpin all of life on Earth. They're facing increasing threats from overfishing, climate change, plastic, pollution and development. The good news is it’s not too late to act, there are things we can all do...

Like it or loath it, our phones are never far from reach these days so why not incorporate them into our quest for a more sustainable lifestyle? We've rounded up 7 of the best sustainability apps to download now.  Treekly ...

Unless you've been hibernating under your duvet with no contact with the outside world, you'll no doubt have heard something about COP 26 in the last week or so. If you're still left wondering what COP 26 is exactly it's...

One of the easiest areas to make eco friendly swaps is in your daily cleaning products. Traditional cleaning products are not only highly likely to come in plastic bottles, they can contain ingredients that have be proven to harm the...

Halloween will soon be upon us and with Covid restrictions lifted children across the land are chopping at the bit to get dressed up and once more ring those doorbells shouting "Trick or Treat" in the hopes of receiving sweet...