It’s time to clean up your lifestyle

Be mindful about minimising the use of excessive plastic goods and packaging whenever possible by instead using only consciously made, environmentally-driven products.

Pet Care

All pet shampoos are not green and ethically equal. Certified organic ones must meet strict criteria proving they’re genuinely natural, eco-friendly and pet-safe. Green People’s AllPaws range is certified by the Organic Food Federation and approved by PETA; made with natural, non-irritating ingredients that gently cleanse and care for all dog and cat breeds.

They’re concentrated so a little goes a long way. The range includes wild mint shampoo and a sensitive, scent free one. EarthBits also does a plant-based dog shampoo bar that’s 100 per cent organic, vegan and free from palm oil and harsh chemicals.

Visit greenpeople.co.uk and earthbits.com

Phone cases

An everyday plastic item that often goes overlooked is the phone case – some one billion are made every year. Step up the world’s first truly sustainable phone case, by Pela. The fully compostable case is made from flax shive and plant-based biopolymers and is free of phthalates, BPA, cadmium and lead. The cases are durable, slim and flexible and come in a range of colours.

Available from knowtheorigin.com

Homeware

Lifestyle luxuries don’t have to sacrifice green and ethical credentials – Elvis & Kresse makes a range of gorgeous home and fashion wares from reclaimed materials. They rescue leather off-cuts, decommissioned fi re hose, military parachute silk, printing cast-off s, tea and coffee sacks, shoe boxes and discarded auction sale banners and give them a new, innovative, life.

Their stunning range for the home includes the award-winning Beam Bench, in collaboration with designer Katie Walker; leather off-cut rugs, cubes and door stops, plus bags, belts and accessories galore, all handcrafted and unique, from reclaimed materials. They donate 50 per cent of profits to charities.

Visit elvisandkresse.com

Greeting Cards

Incredibly, there are greetings cards that can be planted. These cards are made with 100 per cent recycled paper, embedded with wildflower and herb seeds. They’re handmade in the UK and come in packs or singles for various occasions. They come with growing instructions and even extra seeds.

Visit earthbits.com

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