Category: Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

5 OF THE BEST SUSTAINABLE CUTLERY SETS FOR EATING INDOORS AND OUTDOORS…

We are all looking more into sustainable products but it’s easy to forget about something you use on a daily basis like cutlery. Changing to a sustainable product which can be used while camping outdoors as well as dining indoors has to be a good move.

1.Jungle Culture make cutlery from scraps from a local furniture maker. These are zero-waste utensils, including a bamboo straw and cleaning brush, which can be used time and time again. The eco friendly utensils are completely handmade and organic, and each flatware piece is hand carved by skilled artisans who take incredible pride in their craft. Their cutlery set is £11.69

2. Hawwl.store have this great compact set of stainless steel silverware from W&P keeps a slim profile, while the silicone carrying case helps things stay clean in transit. Say goodbye to single-use plastic and invest in this W&P Porter Utensil Set. It contains 1 x Fork, 1 x Knife, 1 x Spoon, BPA Free for £17.50

3. Friendly Turtle have a stacking cutlery set by Black & Blum which is the perfect companion for those who are looking to live more sustainably. Completely avoid single-use cutlery while eating out simply by throwing this compact set in your bag before you leave home each day. High-quality stainless steel that will not rust and will age beautifully. A snap closing case makes it easy and convenient to carry cutlery with you. It will make sure there is no danger of dirty cutlery coming into contact with your bag and everything is easy to clean. Reuse every day and avoid single-use cutlery once and for all, for £11.95

4. Scandiborn have a kids cutlery set which they will love. This stylish kids cutlery set in cool black stainless steel is perfect for little diners. With it’s simple, modern and functional design, this set features a knife, fork and spoon and comes presented in a cotton drawstring bag, ideal for eating inside or out for £24.85

5. Joseph Joseph compact stainless-steel cutlery set which means you don’t need to compromise on quality over convenience when eating on the move. Consisting of a knife with a magnetic handle, a fork and a spoon, the set fits beautifully together and comes with its own silicone carry case to keep everything clean before and after use. Silicone storage case keeps cutlery clean for £15.00

30 DAYS WILD ANNUAL CHALLENGE 1st – 30th JUNE, 2021…

The UK’s popular nature extravaganza is back this June. The 30 Days Wild annual challenge invites participants to commit a ‘random act of wildness’ every day through the month of June. Activities include listening to birdsong, taking photographs of wildlife and planting seeds.

This year The Wildlife Trusts is asking those taking part to kick-start their challenge with a Big Wild Breakfast outdoors on June 1st to see how much wildlife you can spot in 30 minutes!!!

It’s easy to register and receive resources for home, school and work at wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild. When you sign up, you’ll get a free pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!).

30DW21 Individuals Pack mock-up

You can also download the 30 Days Wild fun and simple app, available on iPhone and Android. It offers 101 ‘Random Acts of Wildness’ for inspiration, enabling you to select wildlife activity ideas from beautifully photographed wildlife cards. You can share activities and inspiration on social media, through direct messaging or email.

30 Days Wild App

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/FOODS YOU MAY NOT KNOW CONTAIN PLASTIC…

With us all paying much more attention on how we can save the planet and cut down on plastic it’s impossible to know which household items/foods do have plastic in them and which do not.

Life Before Plastic have a list of items they know contain plastic and which you probably use on a regular basis. If you want to find alternatives for the list below just head to the Life Before Plastic website.

Did you know Tea Bags contain plastic? I certainly did not, but Yes, that’s right. That means that when you are drinking tea, you are potentially drinking very small micro-plastics. And that tea bag you’ve just popped in the food waste? It will never fully compost!

Chewing Gun is another unusual one but it does contain plastic. The plastic used to make chewing gum is a polymer, it is this ingredient that helps the gum to be stretchy and sticky. Now think of all those times you swallowed your chewing gum, slightly scary to think about the impact that plastic may have had to your body.

Metal Jar Lids are not free of plastic and yet I pop mine in the recycle bin all the time. Typically a glass jar lid is made from steel with a polyethylene lining. The good news is that these lids can still be recycled. Phew !!

Plasters are not Compostable. Plasters are made from both the gauze for the wound and a sticky backing. It is this backing that contains plastic. You can see this more clearly when you look at water-proof bandaids. The shiny surface is often a good sign of something containing plastic. And it’s not just the plaster itself. Each plaster is packaged in its very own sterile plastic wrapper. None of these items being compostable. 

Country Living added Crisp Packets to the list of household items that you may not know contain plastic. Although the inside of the packet is shiny and looks like foil, it is in fact a metallised plastic film. This type of material is not currently recycled and should not be put in your recycling bin.

One that really shocked me as I have plenty of it in my craft room is Ribbon. A lot of ribbon that looks like it’s satin is actually made using polyester or plastic, so it’s important to check with the manufacturer.

Finally, for now anyway is Wrapping Paper which most of the time is not paper but if its shiny or sparkly wrapping paper is more than likely covered in plastic and cannot be fully recycled.