Little changes that help the environment

Little changes that help the environment needn’t be big or complicated, but they can make a big difference. If you’ve been thinking about the small changes that you could make to your lifestyle, then we’ve got some tips to help you out. Here’s a list of small changes that you can make.

Greener options

• Try reusable menstrual products. Less waste, less energy to produce them and actually better for you. We have a great selection of pads and cups.
• Use a hanky. Everyone used to use a cotton handkerchief, but now most people tend to use tissues. You can still pick up hankies fairly easily and they are an easy reusable product to switch to.
• Use washable wipes on your baby. Not just for cleaning bottoms at change times, they are also great for sticky fingers and no nasty chemicals.
• Buy a reusable coffee cup. No need to go without your caffeine fix, but better to use a reusable cup when you can.
• Dry your washing outside. Uses far less energy than the tumble dryer and better for your clothes too. Our recycled pegs make it even more environmentally friendly.
• Try to remember your reusable bags when out and about. I keep a fold-up one in the car, so I have one on hand for unplanned shopping trips.
• Think about giving cloth nappies a go on your baby. If you want some help choosing the right ones, check out our advice form.

Little changes that help the environment

It’s the little things that make all the difference. It’s not hard to change one or two things at a time. If you start small then in time you can add begin to make a big difference without it being too stressful or difficult. I’d love to hear what small changes you have tried, or would like to try. Feel free to share them in the comments below or on our Facebook page.