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May 11, 2026

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Ethical Living

🐝 Bee‑Friendly Gardens: How to Help UK Bees Where You Live

Bees in the UK are under real pressure from habitat loss, pesticides, and a lack of diverse flowering plants. The good news? Even small gardens, balconies, patios, and window boxes can become vital lifelines, and creating bee‑friendly gardens UK wide is more important than ever.

You don’t need a wildflower meadow or perfect planting scheme. A bee‑friendly garden is about making space for nature, not controlling it. Here’s how to create one that actually helps.

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May 7, 2026

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Ethical Living / Sustainability Guides

🌱 Compost Awareness Week: Why Composting Matters (and How to Start Without Being “Good” at It)

Compost Awareness Week has a reputation problem.

If you picture complicated systems, strict rules, smelly bins, or something you once tried and quietly abandoned… you’re not alone. Composting has somehow become both intimidating and moralised — which is impressive, considering it’s literally about letting things rot.

So let’s reset.

Composting is not about doing it perfectly.
It’s about keeping useful stuff out of landfill and letting nature do what it’s very good at.

And Compost Awareness Week is just a handy excuse to talk about that — without guilt.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

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May 2, 2026

Fraserburgh Beach, on a bright day, with a blue sky and few clouds

Ethical Living

🌊 The Two‑Minute Magic: How a Fraserburgh Promenade Walk Sparked a Tiny Act of Coastal Kindness

Yesterday evening, with the North Sea breeze doing its usual wild dance and the dogs trotting happily ahead, I wandered along the Fraserburgh promenade for a much‑needed stretch of the legs. During my walk, I decided to take part in a 2 Minute Beach Clean and see what a difference a small effort could make. It was one of those simple, grounding walks — the kind where the waves hush your thoughts and the sky feels bigger than your to‑do list.

Then something unexpected caught my eye.

A small placard. A bold QR code. A message that felt like it was meant just for me:

“Take 2 minutes. Make a difference.”

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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April 24, 2026

Product Review: Kutis Organic Lip Balm

Kutis Organic Lip Balm is a popular choice for anyone seeking a plastic‑free, natural alternative to conventional lip balms. This review looks at its ingredients, sustainability credentials, and whether it delivers effective, everyday lip care without unnecessary packaging. Another lovely lip balm, from Kutis directly or Peace With The Wild. Once again, this is a really nice product and recyclable / up-cyclable packaging! The lip balm is smooth, light and (most importantly) soothed and repaired my dry, cracked lips this winter!

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

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February 19, 2024

Product Review: Solid Conditional Bars – Bain & Savon

If you’re already using a solid shampoo bar, pairing it with a matching conditioner can make the transition to low‑waste hair care easier. I’ve also reviewed the Bain & Savon solid shampoo bars, which are designed to work alongside these conditioner bars as part of a plastic‑free hair care routine.

This is an interesting story, and should be read alongside my first review (Product Review: Coconutty Soapnut Shampoo Bar). That review also details struggling with adapting to bar shampoos. In addition, it contains some tips and suggestions to aid your own transition.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

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November 19, 2023

Product Review: Solid Shampoo Bars – Bain & Savon

Following on from my previous review of the Coconutty Soapnut Shampoo Bar, I wanted to explore a different range of solid shampoo options. This time, I tested several shampoo bars from Bain & Savon, purchased via Peace With The Wild.

My aim was simple: to see how these solid shampoo bars performed across different hair needs and whether they offered a practical, low‑waste alternative to bottled shampoo. I focused on everyday usability, scalp comfort, and how my hair felt after continued use.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

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October 19, 2023

Product Review: Coconutty Soapnut Shampoo Bar

After decades of my sensitive skin reacting badly to any soap products, and having dry hair requiring twice as much conditioner as shampoo, I was particularly nervous about finding a more ecological alternative. Especially as I feared that this would dry my hair further.

The Coconutty Soapnut Shampoo Bar from Living Naturally was the first Bar Shampoo that I have ever tried. This particular soap is advertised as being great for “Nourishing & Moisturising. Suitable for all hair/skin types, especially for dry or lack luster hair/skin or inflamed sore skin” with the added appeal of being:

SLS Free
Palm Oil Free
Organic

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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September 19, 2023

Product Review: Faith in Nature Soap – Coconut

The Faith in Nature Coconut soap bar is a popular choice for anyone seeking a natural, plastic‑free alternative to shower gel. This review explores whether it lives up to its eco‑friendly, vegan, and low‑waste claims for everyday use.I have used Faith in Nature's Coconut Soap for some years - it is lovely to use: very gentle with a good lather and it does not leave my skin dry, and has a lovely smell. Using Faith in Nature Coconut soap, I had no allergic reaction - I actually use it in the shower occasionally! Estimated reading time: 2 minutes This is available from many shops, including Oxfam, but I have only found Faith in Nature Coconut soap on amazon without plastic wrapping (in packs of 18). Given the plastic packaging, I will not be ordering this again, but the Faith in Nature Coconut soap itself is very good. 100% Natural Fragrance With Essential Oils Free from Parabens and SLS Ingredients are vegetable derived, organic and are certified sustainable in origin. Overall, Faith in Nature Coconut soap is a popular choice for those seeking a gentle, ethical product. Key Takeaways Faith in Nature Coconut soap is a natural, plastic-free alternative to shower gel, praised for its gentle formulation and pleasant scent. The soap lathers well, does not dry out the skin, and is suitable for everyday use without causing allergic reactions. Available at various retailers, including Oxfam, but often found plastic-wrapped on Amazon, leading to concerns about sustainability. It features 100% natural…