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Butternut Box lover, Rainbow ©ZeroWasteLlama 2022
Butternut Box lover, Rainbow ©ZeroWasteLlama 2022
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Product Review: Butternut Box (Dog Food)

By Sarah Bellis

In this review, I share our experience with Butternut Box fresh dog food — including ingredients, sustainability, packaging, cost, and how it’s affected my dogs’ health and appetites. If you’re considering a fresh, subscription-based dog food with ethical packaging, this review may help you decide.

I’ve always been really “funny” about what I feed my dogs. You hear about people who give their dogs the cheapest foods, and the dogs live forever! But knowing my luck that would never be the case. My dogs have always been fed better than myself. They dress better than me too, but that is another story!

As a dog-parent, it’s easy to get caught up in dog food marketing campaigns. The ones with the bright packaging, the ones with the happy dog on the packet with the shiniest coat and the brightest eyes. Some promise things that they definitely do not fulfil. When it comes to genuinely excellent quality food, it is so important to do your research. Something that can be confusing, you end up down a rabbit hole.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

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June 10, 2022
Hand Made Fudge From The Welsh Mountains - The Little Fudge Box
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Product Review: The Little Fudge Box

A Thoughtful, Low‑Waste Treat for Conscientious Gifting

If you enjoy a sweet treat but also care about where your money goes and how much waste it creates, The Little Fudge Box is the kind of product that really stands out. This review shares my experience of this small UK business, focusing on the quality of the fudge, the packaging, and why it works so well as an ethical gift or mindful indulgence.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

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May 23, 2022
Lavandi Soap Bars
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Product Review: Lavandi Soaps

Lavandi were kind enough to provide me with some of their soaps for testing. I distributed these between myself, my mother and Joe (a 20 year-old who wanted to try the Activated Charcoal soap in particular).

What I liked most is the fact that Lavandi are based in Northwich, Cheshire, where I live! Lavandi have seen the need for change and have created a range of recipes that are all-natural. Their soaps are made with a carefully curated combination of oils and butters, and their promise is that they are all completely free of harmful chemicals. All their products are free of the palm oil that’s often found in soap and body products. They are all Zero Plastic! Also, you can subscribe to deliveries on a regular basis.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

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May 19, 2022
Read more about the article How to Make Delicious Soya Milk
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How to Make Delicious Soya Milk

A fantastic recipe from our new local Noodle bar: Noodle Nana, in Northwich, Cheshire.

“For anyone who is into soya milk or thinking about going dairy free, give it a try and you would be surprised how good it tastes. It is incredibly easy to make too.’

Noodle Nana

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

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May 19, 2022
Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls
Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls
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Product Review: Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls

Jungle Culture coconut shell bowls have become hugely popular in the zero‑waste and eco‑living space — and for good reason. Made from reclaimed coconut shells that would otherwise be discarded, these bowls are a beautiful example of turning waste into something genuinely useful.

As someone always on the lookout for plastic‑free, low‑impact alternatives, I wanted to see whether these bowls live up to the hype. In this review, I’ll cover the sustainability credentials, build quality, practical everyday use, and whether coconut bowls are actually worth investing in for an eco‑conscious home.

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

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May 14, 2022
Read more about the article Product Review: Lavandi Organic Vegan Lip Balm
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Product Review: Lavandi Organic Vegan Lip Balm

Lavandi were kind enough to provide me with some of their Organic Vegan Lip Balms for testing. This is a product which I have absolutely loved. It has quickly become a firm favourite of mine.

One of the things I liked most straight away is that Lavandi are based in Northwich, Cheshire, where I (used to) live. I always enjoy supporting local, ethical businesses, especially those that genuinely care about sustainability and ingredient transparency.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

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April 19, 2022
The whole pack - a family portrait to treasure!
The whole pack - a family portrait to treasure!
Ethical Living

Zero Waste Gift Idea: A Photoshoot!

When we talk about zero waste gifting, one of the most powerful shifts we can make is moving away from things and towards experiences. Experiences create memories, not clutter — and often leave a much smaller environmental footprint too.

Following on from my December post (Season’s Greetings!), where I shared some last‑minute low‑waste gift ideas, I realised one rather lovely option was missing from the “make memories, not waste” section. That option was gifting a photoshoot!

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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March 16, 2022
Read more about the article Koh Universal Cleaner Review: Does One Product Really Replace Over 20 Cleaners?
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Koh Universal Cleaner Review: Does One Product Really Replace Over 20 Cleaners?

If you’re trying to live more sustainably, cleaning products are often one of the trickiest areas to tackle. Most homes are filled with sprays, creams, bleaches and wipes — many of them wrapped in plastic, scented with strong fragrances, and packed with chemicals you wouldn’t want anywhere near your skin.

So when I first came across Koh Universal Cleaner, which claims to replace over 20 different household products, I’ll be honest… I was sceptical.

Could one cleaner really do all that? And more importantly — could it do it well?

This is my honest, experience‑based review of Koh, from someone who tried it reluctantly and ended up completely changing how they clean their home.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

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February 19, 2022
Jungle Culture Eco-friendly Safety Razor for Women & Men
Jungle Culture Eco-friendly Safety Razor for Women & Men
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Product Review: Jungle Culture Safety Razor

Like many women, I am very much in support of embracing body hair. But, I absolutely hate the feeling of it under my clothing! I personally prefer not to have body hair as I don’t like how it feels. As someone who suffers from PCOS (Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome), one of the main issues I have is excessive hair growth. It is the bane of my life. When you have to shave your legs and arms daily, finding a razor that can help with this is essential! This post is a Product Review: Jungle Culture Safety Razor and what led to my testing the Jungle Culture Safety Razor?

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

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February 9, 2022
Veganuary
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Veganuary

Veganuary (taking place during – you guessed it – January) inspires people all over the world to try vegan for January and beyond. Millions of people have already taken part. Are you taking part this year? Even for a few days, or a week?

Throughout the year, Veganuary encourages and supports people and businesses alike to move to a plant-based diet as a way of protecting the environment, preventing animal suffering, and improving the health of millions of people.

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January 4, 2022