green living tips

Eco-friendly habits

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Written by: Giulia Simolo Good habits are not only about improving yourself, but also doing your bit for the planet. But are your children’s habits green? Or could they do with some eco-friendliness? Here are some good green habits to start them on the right track. Pop it in the recycling bin Ensure

Green shopping 101 for kids

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Written by: Giulia Simolo A great way to help your children choose the eco-friendly path in life is to lead by example. The next time you embark on a shopping trip for the family, bring your children along and let them learn how to choose the healthiest, most eco-friendly products. Buy this, not tha

Eat sustainably when dining out

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Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s not always easy to stick to your eco-friendly lifestyle when you decide to eat out. But there are ways to ensure that your meal is planet friendly as well as good for you. Here are some tips to take to dinner the next time you hit the town. Before you arrive at the res

Generation Green

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Written by: Giulia Simolo Green living is something that should be passed down to the new generations. That’s why it’s important to get your kids to start early with this important lifestyle. What works in your favour is that children often mirror what their parents do. So by embracing a greener lif

Hobbies that don’t harm the planet

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Written by: Giulia Simolo Often it’s during our spare time that we think the most about how to improve our environment and make a difference in the world. So spare a thought for the kinds of hobbies that you partake in. You might not realise that some hobbies could be adding strain to the earth’s re

Love your greens

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Written by: Giulia SimoloVegetarianism is a lifestyle change that can help improve your health, but it’s also a moral issue. Some people who cut meat from their diet feel better about themselves. If you’re thinking about becoming a vegetarian, the environment is happy, too. Here are some benefits of

Make your wallet eco-friendly

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Written by: Giulia Simolo It’s Valentine’s Day which brings to mind images of love, but could also be seen as a commercialised day where you spend more money than you should! Throw in having a more eco-friendly day and you’re probably assuming that this means more reasons to shell out the cash. But

Give love the green light

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Written by: Giulia Simolo What happens during romantic evenings at your home might not be something you ever think of when deciding how you can lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle, but now’s the time to make your love greener! Adopt some of these ideas and it will definitely be a Valentine’s Day to r

Love yourself!

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Written by: Giulia Simolo If you’re single you don’t have to skimp on the Valentine’s Day fun. Make this one all about you and some green loving. Leading an eco-friendly lifestyle not only makes you feel good because you’ve done your part to help alleviate the world’s environmental problems, but it

De-energise your home

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Written by: Giulia Simolo With all the appliances you use on a daily basis, it amounts to a huge sum of energy that goes into your home activities. But with the start of a fresh new year, now’s a great time to begin saving more energy. Because if you don’t, you’re not only making the environment les