Our Eco Journey - Pets

 

Before I continue, please feel free to check out the other posts in Our Eco Journey:

The Bathroom
The Kitchen
Out and About
50 Things I Don't Buy

This has been in the drafts for many months and it's time to get it up. We try hard to bring an eco-friendly outlook to all aspects of our lives, that includes with our 10 babies, however it's more difficult with animals because first and foremost their care and needs have to be met to the highest standard. They don't have the choice to say what they want or don't want and although there are many arguments and thoughts about raising animals, we are personally doing what we can to give them the best life we can. I mention this not only because of the list of items below but because we are obviously vegans that do not feed our animals a vegan diet. My choices should not impact their basic needs. So there are probably more eco-friendly pet products but we place our pets health, safety and happiness first.

That being said, here are the things we have been doing and using to be more eco-minded when it comes to our little family. 

Beco Bowls
We love these! I'm going to share exactly what it says on their website because they word it best -
''A sustainably made bamboo food and water bowl that will last for years in the home, before naturally breaking down once disposed of. Natural food dyes are used to create bright colours.''
All of our animals minus the snakes use these! That means we own 10 in different sizes and colours!
We also have the litter scoop from Beco.

Eco Toys
Of course our spoiled guys and girls have accumulated a lot of toys over the years, some not so sustainable, however, those that aren't are sewed and washed to extend their lives often. We do have a few more natural options made for the likes of hessian, natural rubber etc and even some that have been made from recycled plastic bottles. 

Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags
With the amount of these that we go through, it's a must that these are biodegradable. I think all those sold should be. It's disappointing to walk along and see that someone has gone to the trouble of picking up their dogs poo but instead of taking it to a bin to dispose of, they've flung it to hang in a plastic bag from a branch or bush.

Compostable Food Bag
We've chosen to feed our dog and guinea pigs a dry food from a brand who has a great environmental ethic. They try to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental effects in numerous ways but one is with a compostable food bag! Read more about what Harringtons are doing here.

Terracycle Cat Food Pouches
If you have a cat you'll be aware of the sheer amount of these pouches that you go through in a month...and we have 2 cats. It's not always an option to use something that is eco friendly in the first place but thankfully the Terracycle scheme (click to read more) deals with these. We clean them out thoroughly while doing our normal washing up, let them dry out and box them all up to drop off. 
Currently we have an insane stack because the drop off point isn't accepting them right now, plus I can't go anywhere. They'll keep until we can get them taken though.

Wooden Cat Litter
I've always used this option with my previous rabbits and such, so when Mr H and I moved in I got him onto this option for the girls. Wooden litter is obviously made from a natural material. It's renewable and biodegradable and also technically recycled itself as it is made of waste from other industries.
There are many other benefits too including price!

Homemade Hay
In the summer when cutting our grass we were able to save some of the good stuff and dry it out to give to the Guinea Pigs as some additional fresh hay. 

Veg Offcuts
Not only do we use offcuts from our own vegetables at home but Mr H often brings a big bundle of broccoli stalks, fresh parsley offcuts and more home from work (he is a head chef) which the Guineas always love. 

Sustainable Treats
We may be vegan but we know that it is not in the best interests for animals to be so. Some people will argue that certain pets can survive on an all-vegan diet, however, we aren't those people haha. 
That being said when it comes to their food and treats where possible we stick to certain brands and certain 'animal products'. For example, I never buy anything including lamb, duck and exotic meats for Baker - we stick to chicken and turkey mainly.
Brand wise we enjoy those who put the effort in to have recyclable packaging, organic ingredients and higher standards where animal products are concerned. Baker loves Pooch and Mutt, Lily's Kitchen and Whimzees the most!

I've really enjoyed compiling this series and can already see changes from some of the other posts, which definitely reflects in the title 'Our Eco Journey'. Sadly, there are also a tiny handful of things that have taken a step backwards over the past year what with a global pandemic and such. While I'm on the subject, I have to stress how important investing in a reusable/washable mask or a few is. Please do not use disposables unless you are in healthcare, elderly care or another profession that calls for it. These among other things like disposable cleaning wipes, excess plastic and an increase in single-use disposables have presented a huge dilemma for our planet. All I have heard during this time is how great it has been for the planet with fewer cars on the road and a decrease in pollution from places of business, but it's been forgotten how bad one use, throw away culture has become.
For now I'm going to leave it here and perhaps revisit this series in a year or so to see how we have (hopefully) progressed.

I hope these posts have helped or inspired someone out there. Thanks for reading!
Until next time...

Our Eco Journey - Out and About

There was no eco-themed post last month (unless you count the '[Even More] Vegan Meal Ideas' post, because technically vegan eating is still eco friendly) however, this has been sitting in my drafts and I've decided it was time to get the penultimate post up. Looking back at the previous posts I can already see some differences in products we have started to use, forgot to include or stopped using so I will probably re-visit this series at some point in the future. 

Before I continue, please feel free to check out the other posts in Our Eco Journey:
The Bathroom
The Kitchen
50 Things I Don't Buy

As for this post, you can see from the title I'm going to share how our household brings eco-living with us on the go. Even before the pandemic we weren't the type to go here, there and everywhere much nor do I have a day job meaning 'Out and About' doesn't feature too prominently for us but we definitely do have lots of things that are there just in case!

Out and About

Reusable water bottles

This is the most basic thing anyone can do. I have used reusable bottles for as long as I can remember and cannot understand why people would rather buy a small plastic bottle every day than bring a bottle of water of juice with them - saving money and the planet one bottle at a time! 

Coffee Mugs/Flasks
I don't drink hot drinks, but Mr H is a big coffee lover. It's rare he'd get a coffee out and about because we're pretty frugal and prefer to not pay £££ for something we can get at home, but he does like to make his morning cuppa in a mug that has a to-go lid so he can drink it in the car or in a flask that he could take on the train etc.
For people who do like to buy coffee at shops, they will usually make it in reusable cups so please consider it as they are a huge waste - no matter how seasonally themed and pretty they may be!

Metal straws
I tend to use my re-usable bottles at home too in an effort to stop spillages (I'm clumsy and have animals), so straws aren't something we need all that often. However they have come in handy when needed for medical reasons or to have in my bag if ever the rare occasion of having a drink out anywhere arose.

Bamboo Cutlery Set
Not that they've had any use yet but Mr H picked out a cool little set of cutlery for use when camping or picnicking etc. It comes in a nice little roll to keep it all together and has all utensils you could need when on the go.

Titanium Spork
Similarly to the above, this is a utensil to eat with that is great for popping in your bag. This is the one I picked out because I was sceptical to whether I'd break the bamboo ones!

Tubs/Boxes
As I mentioned in our Kitchen Eco Journey post I really couldn't tell you the last time I used cling film or baking foil. You can get fancy reusable sandwich wraps though many are made with beeswax making them unsuitable for vegans or they are super expensive and unless you use them a lot it doesn't seem worth it. So when we want to take food out with us we have a stash of plastic tubs, of all sizes, from many places over the years that we repurpose and use time and time again.

Produce bags
These have been sitting in the bottom of the drawer for the longest time because we haven't done a food shop in person for a long time. However, if you do and you buy vegetables or baked products you need these! I know a lot of stores are replacing their plastic produce bags with paper ones, but even then the majority have a big plastic window in the which seems counterproductive. 
These reusable, drawstring bags are a great size, strong and can go in the washing machine!

Tote bags etc
Most of you should know what these are. We have an extensive collection with some kept in the car, each of our backpacks and probably all over the house. 

There we have it, another chapter in our Eco Journey down. Originally I'd grouped together the topic of this post and what is now next month's the last in the series - Pets - as I assumed there wouldn't be much to share. Evidently, after compiling it all I realized it made for a heck of a lengthy post hence splitting into two.
I hope it is helpful to at least one person who can change even one thing they do or use while out and about to give our planet the helping hand it so desperately needs. As I said in the introduction, there will more than likely be things I have forgotten but these are the main things that come to mind. Do you use any of these things already? If so what? Are there any other eco products you like for when you are on the go?

Until next time!

Our Eco Journey - The Kitchen

This post has taken a little longer than expected to get up, purely due to procrastination and me putting it off to post other things. Obviously, this is the second post in this mini-series talking about how we do our little bit for the planet in our house. Pop over to Our Eco Journey - The Bathroom to read the first post.

To start off, I'll repost exactly what I said in the first post. I have to direct your attention to a specific word in the post title - 'Journey'. This is a journey. I have been adjusting my lifestyle since I was a teenager, from consciously seeking out only cruelty-free options for health and beauty as well as cleaning and home products, to going vegan and working on my eco-friendliness. It is a life long journey and I know there are still things I use out of necessity or even purely not being able to afford alternatives, but am I trying and that is the main thing.

Now that all of that is out of the way I want to share the things we are doing or using in our house to try and be as natural, animal-friendly, eco-friendly and eventually as low waste as possible. It's so lovely to have a husband with the same values as me and who also cares a lot about these things, so all the products I'll be showing you are used by both of us (where applicable). Over the years I've used multiple different companies and we are settling into some favourites so let's get started out with our kitchen!

I'm going to lay this out super simply and describe the items shown in the images, from top to bottom.

Dish Splash Solid Dish Soap.

I can barely remember what it was like to wash dishes with washing up liquid after using solid dish soap for the past few months. We've tried a couple but definitely settled into this one by Primal Suds. It's plastic-free, cruelty-free, palm oil-free and vegan. It suds up and washes really well and lasts way longer than a bottle of washing up liquid would!

Find it here > Primal Suds Dish Splash

[If you are a dishwasher user you should check out Smol Dishwash]

Bamboo Soap Ladder

Where there are soap bars, you need a place to put them and rather a plastic or ceramic dish where they sit with no drainage, we use a bamboo ladder that allows it to dry out and preserve the life of the bar.

Find it here > Primal Suds Soap Ladder

Coconut Dish Washing Brush With Wooden Handle

It would feel a little hypocritical to be using a solid dish soap with a 'plastic' sponge (polyester or nylon) that aren't recyclable let alone biodegradable so we tried a couple alternatives before choosing this brush. I rub it directly on the soap bar and then simply buff it of the washing up!

Find it here > Loof Co via Peace with the Wild

Storage Jars

All of our dry foods, grains, herbs and spices are stored it reused jars. We do not buy new jars specifically but just clean out old jars and paint the lids to make them look more cohesive. Hopefully, zero waste re-fill stores will become more popular and one will pop up around us, but right now there are none nearby so unfortunately before decanting into jars some foods do come in plastic packaging. 

Recycled, Plant-Based Non-Stick Pans

I have no idea how I found these but when I originally saw them I'd recommend them to my Mam who needed a new pan set. When we needed a wok/stir fry pan this was obviously our first port of call.

Prestige Plant-Based pans boast being the ''World's friendliest plant-based non-stick that's PFOA & palm oil-free. Better for you and our planet.'' They are also made from recycled materials, come in fully recyclable packaging and are recyclable themselves. Not only that but for every item bought Tree Aid plant a tree in Africa! I am obsessed with this range and cannot wait to upgrade the rest of our pans when they all finally end their lives. 

Find them here > Prestige Eco - Plant Based Non-Stick Cookware

Galvanised Metal Mop Bucket

I have always wanted a metal bucket, as weird as it sounds. When you move out for the first time most people don't have the option to spend ££ on basics like a mop bucket but when we needed a new one after moving to this house I knew I wasn't going to be spending money on another plastic bucket that just breaks and ends up in landfill. 

Wooden Sweeping Brush

Along the same lines is a wooden sweeping brush. Natural bristles work way better than horrible plastic ones too. 

(As you'll see I haven't included a mop. There was actually a brand new mop left here for us when we moved in and so we haven't yet invested in a wooden mop with replaceable cotton head.]

Eco-Friendly Laundry Capsules

Smol is something I bet many of you have seen advertised on social media recently. I never go for any adverts, I am pessimistic and untrusting haha. However, the usual laundry detergent I used was Astonish liquid and the only place anywhere near us that stocks it is Home Bargains...that is a problem because even before Covid I didn't like going in stores, so of course now I don't go in anywhere at all.

That's why I subscribed to Smol a few months back. They are plastic-free, cruelty-free, have lower levels of added chemicals, come in fully recyclable packaging and fit through your letterbox.

You tell them how many washes you do a week, how many capsules you use each wash and they will send you a new pack in time for your pack running out. 

Find it here > Smol Laundry Capsules

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Drops

Just like our laundry, Astonish was our main go-to for most cleaning products alongside the odd Method product due to them both being great cruelty-free options. Both come in plastic bottles and again were hard to get a hold of without going into certain retailers. 

Now we are obsessed with Ocean Saver's Eco Drops! They are a small capsule with a concentrated liquid inside. You pop them into a bottle with some water, they dissolve, you clean your house! Obviously, they are vegan, they are also 100% biodegradable, plant-based, non-toxic, they smell great and they work!

Find them here > Ocean Saver

Amber Glass Spray Bottles 

With the above item, you need an empty bottle to use them with and when trying to re-use our old Astonish bottles we had issues with the tops. That gave us the excuse to order some not only beautiful looking, but eco-friendly amber glass replacements. Amber Glass also is great for protecting the contents inside from light.

Find them here > UMISKAM via Amazon

Eco-Friendly Fabric Conditioner

After enjoying the laundry capsules and receiving the email telling us all about their new Fabcon, we decided to order some of Smol's new Fabric Conditioner! It's something I've never really bothered using but with 10 animals in the house and a husband who works as a chef, we can always use a little bit of an extra boost in our washing loads. We had the idea to super dilute some in a bottle too to use as a fabric refresher spray which will also be helpful when having to dry clothing inside on rainy days to help combat any slight 'foosty' smells!

Did you know that most fabric conditioners contain animal fat?! Gross eh? Smol's doesn't though!

Find it here > Smol Fabcon

Borax Substitute

Although all our cleaners are really great, we have quite hard water where we are so mixed with our bar soaps our bath and shower door tends to get a texture to it that isn't the easiest to scrub. Borax Substitute is a non-toxic powder gentler than soda crystals but stronger than Bicarbonate of Soda. You can mix it with water to form a paste or with lemon juice or white vinegar for a great scouring product.

Find it here > DriPak via Peace with the Wild

Some other things we have or do in our kitchen that aren't pictured are:

Recycling Boxes

You might be able to see a tiny peek of these in the bottom of the amber glass bottle image. We have two boxes in our under-sink cupboard that we use for glass and other recyclables which is taken either out to the big recycling wheelie bin or the bottle bank so that things aren't just laying around.

Cloths and Tea Towels

This might seem an obvious thing but from watching cleaning videos online or seeing people haul cleaning products I thought I could share this. We only use cloths, rags and tea towels for cleaning etc around the kitchen. We do not use any cleaning wipes or kitchen roll and many of the rags we do use are old t-shirts and such that are washed and cut up to repurpose. 

Decomposable Bin Bags

We try very hard not to have too many things going into our general kitchen waste bin, nor do we have much food waste at all but I still find it important to have bin bags that don't contribute even more plastic.

Compost Bin

And finally a compost bin. Technically this is outside in the greenhouse but it's the last port of call for any food waste. We try to eat everything we can, the Guniea Pigs also eat their fair share and then if there is any leftover it goes to compost. Mr H also tends to bring home cut offs and waste from work that is often too much for even our greedy Guineas so at least it can go in our compost bin rather than just put in general waste at work.

Oooff! Now I realize why I have put off writing this for so long! This took quite a while to put together and I'm sure I'll have forgotten something but either way I hope you find some ideas that you can put into practice in your house. I look forward to looking back on this in the future and seeing how much I have progressed because remember, this is a journey, not a destination. No one is perfect, we can all just try to do what we can for our planet. If everyone made one swap it would make a huge difference! 

I didn't mention it when talking about specific items but it is important to mention the cost. Many people argue vegan and eco-living is only for rich, privileged, stuck up people and I can't disagree more! My husband and I live month to month and have only one income. You see a larger price tag or a smaller item but these things last so much longer or are small as they are concentrated therefore often either save you money in the long run, work out cheaper for each wash or are of equal price to other leading brands.

Let me know what you think, if you use any of these products or other things that you recommend we should try in our kitchen!
Until next time!

Our Eco Journey - The Bathroom

Well here we go, another little mini-series I've been planning since re-starting Underland to Wonderland is finally here and for some reason, I'm a little nervous to post. Therefore, to start off, before I say anything else I have to direct your attention to a specific word in the post title - 'Journey'. This is a journey. I have been adjusting my lifestyle since I was a teenager, from consciously seeking out only cruelty-free options for health and beauty as well as cleaning and home products, to going vegan and working on my eco-friendliness. It is a life long journey and I know there are still things I use out of necessity or even purely not being able to afford alternatives, but am I trying and that is the main thing.

Now that all of that is out of the way I want to share the things we are doing or using in our house to try and be as natural, animal-friendly, eco-friendly and eventually as low waste as possible. It's so lovely to have a husband with the same values as me and who also cares a lot about these things, so all the products I'll be showing you are used by both of us (where applicable).
Over the years I've used multiple different companies and we are settling into some favourites so let's get started out with our bathroom favorites!

I'm going to lay this out super simply and describe the items shown in the images, from top to bottom.

Bare Coconuts Natural Bar Soap.

These soaps are awesome. We have different bars used for different things, but this one is what I use to wash my face. 'Shock Horror!'. Yep, my skincare routine is 3 or 4 products and bar soap is the main product. These bars are plastic-free, cruelty-free, palm oil-free and vegan. Great range, lovely scents, lather up amazingly, just really nice soaps!

These are made by Primal Suds, a husband and wife team from Southampton and from their social media presence I have to say they are super down to earth cool dudes. 

Check them out here >  https://primalsuds.com/.

Coconut Fiber Soap Rest.

100% biodegradable and compostable, long life, ethically made soap rest. This is a better (in my opinion) option to traditional plastic or ceramic soap dishes as it helps the soap to dry out better in between uses, prolonging the life of the bar. It also feels much safer than having ceramic that could smash if it sticks or slips. 

By Safix, bought from Peace with the Wild > https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/product/safix-coconut-coir-soap-rest/

Thor Beard Oil.

What is better than a cool beard oil in a glass bottle, than a one themed on Norse Mythology? Exactly. Nothing! Odin's Beard Care is another small company based in Leeds that produces it's oils, balms and butters in small batches. Not all of the products are vegan (as beeswax is used in some) but they are natural, organic where possible, cruelty-free and smell amazing! Literally, I can tell Mr H has used his as soon as he enters the room - so good!  

Find them here > https://www.odinsbeardcare.co.uk/ 

[They have also been amazingly kind to provide a discount code for you all so make sure to pop over and spoil yourself or your bearded buddy and enter use THOR to bag 15% off!]

Imperialis Moisturiser.

You all know this is from Lush. They are a much-loved company by many and something I have used for at least 15 years, however, I have been distancing myself more recently in favour of smaller companies and more natural ingredients. I still love Lush and will gladly use the odd bath bomb and this is the only moisturiser that I have been able to use despite trying so many over the years. Plus the pots are recyclable and everything is cruelty-free.

Cotton Flannels, Muslins and Re-Usable Face Wipes.

I have not bought or used disposable face wipes, cotton pads, cleanser, toner, or the like for many, many years. I have always used cotton flannels and muslins for as long as I can remember but added to my collection recently with these super duper soft Marley’s Monsters cloth wipes. 

Also bought from https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/

Natural Toothpaste and Toothpowder

This has been a journey indeed. We wanted a normal paste type tooth cleaning but that came in a glass jar...we ordered what we thought was the next best thing, a powder in a jar. It wasn't until just over a week of using it as a normal toothpaste that we questioned it. Our teeth were noticeably whiter (not that they're stained or anything anyway) and we realized it was tooth whitening powder haha!!

We ordered the toothpaste soon after and have been using it twice a day, between two people for approximately 70days now and still have well over half a jar left. 

Pure, natural and organic ingredients, hand-crafted in small batches, eco-friendly packaging. Fab!

Find them at > https://georganics.com/

Bamboo Toothbrushes

These days when you look for an alternative to plastic toothbrushes, you are inundated. But back when I was first looking to make the switch at the end of 2017 there wasn't as many options around. I came across a really cool company based in Portugal. The brushes are made of bamboo which is awesome for so many reasons - read more here - they compensate their shipping Co2, plant a tree a day and are climate neutral. 

The bristles are nylon 6 bpa free (but can be removed when replacing the brush so the bamboo can be reused or recycled). Yes, you can get biodegradable bristled brushes too but most are made of animal fibres, therefore are not vegan! 

To this day this is the only physical subscription service I have and I always look forward to the envelope with a handwritten message on the back dropping through the letterbox. 

Check them out here > https://thebamandboo.com/

Tin Storage, Coconut Oil and Bubble Bar.

In our two (well-loved) Lush storage tins I keep some random potions. In the left is organic coconut oil used on the rare days I have worn make up to get that all off. In the right is a bubble bar from Lush. I think bubble bars last much longer than only a couple uses, so I squashed it into a tin to keep it dry and scrape it into the bath as needed.

Rosemary and Tea Tree Natural Shampoo Bar 

Another switch I made many years ago was to solid shampoo bars. More recently we switched natural shampoo bars. Due to so many different medical issues, I have a lot of hair loss and realized that I need to treat my hair with the same care I (mostly) treat my insides. I'm loving it so far. It lathers so nicely and smells beautiful. I'm excited to try some different varieties!

Following our aim of shopping small, Hatton Handmade Soap is made by a lovely lady from her cottage in Lincolnshire. Everything is vegan minus one soap that contains honey, packaging is minimal and recyclable and hurray for no palm oil!

Find them over at > https://www.hattonhandmadesoap.co.uk/

Sugar Daddy-O Conditioner Bar

Lush again. It is indeed. This has been in our bathroom for far too long because a) it lasts forever and b) I don't like wasting anything. I rarely use it but Mr H does. It smells divine but once it is done I will be replacing it with a more natural alternative.

Natural Fibre Body Brush and Pumice Stone

Exfoliating body brush made from wood and natural fibres, though it unfortunately still includes plastic for some reason! Another to replace when it needs to be.

Pumice stone is a natural volcanic rock therefore it is also natural!

Bamboo Razor 

This Bull Dog men's bamboo razor is the razor I have been using for the past four years at least I'd say, probably longer. You still have to use a replaceable blade, which are steel housed in a tiny bit of plastic but a pack of 4 last me a full year. I haven't used disposable razors in a long time and the next step up is a safety razor which is the most eco-friendly option. They are a little pricey initially but are worth it in the long run.

Wooden Nail Brush

You have no idea how difficult it was to find a wooden nail brush when we were looking. Sadly it has plastic bristles which seems contradictory to itself but we have since found natural bristle options for when we do replace this one.

Reusable Cloth Sanitary Pads

I know this one is controversial and many people think it's disgusting, but we all have preferences and this is mine.

200,000 tonnes of sanitary products a year end up in UK landfill and it's estimated that 700,000 panty liners, 2.5m tampons and 1.4m sanitary towels are flushed down the toilet every day in the UK.

There is just no need for that when there are so many alternatives these days. It's a common theme online with people that products are too expensive and many people go without across the globe. This, as well as the environment issue, could be solved with reusables. Yes, pads require a washing machine and I accept my privilege in having that option but there are others too. Please consider looking into it.

My reusables are made from bamboo charcoal, zorb, microfiber and PUL and are in a classic black. They are very soft, extremely comfortable, are so much better for you health-wise and handmade by a lady in Weybridge.

So many different brands make these and in an endless range of prints, patterns, colours and sizes to suit all.

See here for Naturally Lady's full range >  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/NaturallyLady

Other items and products not pictured...

Exfoliating Soap Pouch

Made from sisal, you put your soap inside this pouch and use it as a natural exfoliator. It is biodegradable and compostable, sustainable, ethical and fair trade!

Check out Hydrophil > https://hydrophil.com/en/

Solid Deodorant Bar

Our current bar is from Lush. I could not get along with it and Mr H is using it up. There are a couple of other brands of solid, plastic-free deodorant bars that I have on my list to try, so fingers crossed they turn out better!

Organic Cotton Buds with Paper Stems

I'm an addict for cleaning my ears, probably overly, but I'm glad that at least the cotton buds I've used for many years won't end up held by a Seahorse tail.

Tea Tree Oil

Along with the bar soap and moisturizer, tea tree oil has been a staple in my skincare. More so than anything else actually and I've used it now since my early teen years. It comes in a glass bottle that can be recycled when you've finally used it all up.

Calcium Bentonite Clay

Pure, natural, vegan and cruelty-free I buy this powder in a bulk bag which is then mixed with apple cider vinegar or water to create a face mask. It can also be used as a bath soak, alternative to rash creams, dry shampoo and even mixed into a natural deodorant. 

Find the PraNaturals clay here >  https://www.justbeauty.co.uk/face-c51/pranaturals-calcium-bentonite-clay-1kg-p33933

Phew! That ended up a bit longer than expected haha. Like I said at the beginning of the post, I know we aren't perfect. This is a journey and replacing products and items for more sustainable, eco-friendly options takes time, even more so when you have other things to factor in such as needing vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
Thankfully many companies are jumping on board with the 'we need to save the planet' mindset so things will only keep getting easier for everyone. Still, that being said, there are a lot of larger brands who use this as a marketing ploy and really don't care. Take into consideration a brands carbon footprint, where raw materials are sourced and try to shop local, supporting small, family businesses as much as possible.
I hope you will check out those I have mentioned in this post. Particularly Primal Suds, Hatton Handmade Soap, Odin's Beardcare, Bam and Boo and Naturally Lady who are some of our absolute favourites ran by amazing people.
Keep an eye out for my next post in this eco journey series 'The Kitchen'!
Until next time guys!