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6 Sustainable Tips For Eco-Friendly Hiking and Planning

January 23January 22Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged conservation, cruelty free, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, ethical, food packaging, hiking, nature, sunscreen, sustainable, vegan, waste free, waste not, wildlife1 Comment

Hiking is known to help individuals experience nature in person, rather than just watch it from a TV screen. However, as more and more people take up hiking, there’s now a need for sustainable hikers. By “sustainable,” we mean that it’s only right for all hikers to explore places in the most respectful way possible. Sounds simple, right? It is!

So, if you want to be an eco-warrior-hiker hybrid, then read on! We’re here to give you 6 tips on how to be a sustainable hiker when you’re planning your trip, and when you’re on your trip!

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Tackling the Packaging Waste Problem [Infographic]

May 25March 15Posted in Food, Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged bulk shop, food packaging, how to avoid plastic, infographic, package free, packaging waste, plastic waste, tackling the packaging problem, zero waste5 Comments

While food packaging has revolutionised the way we store and consume food, there is now so much of it that landfills can’t cope. Some of it is poisonous, and some of it never degrades. It can take 450 years for some types of plastic bottle to break down; one type, PET, while recyclable, doesn’t biodegrade at all.

The words Reduce Reuse Recycle have been on conscious consumers’ lips for decades; recycling is now commonplace, and there are newer initiatives like the plastic bag charge. We’d also do well to follow France’s lead in banning plastic cutlery, cups and plates. But we should create less waste to begin with. These are 5 simple ways to tackle the packaging problem yourself:

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