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6 ways to reduce your supermarket plastic waste AND save money

A food shop with lots of plastic packaging, including Pepsi Max, chilli crackers, chicken breast, broccoli, cucumber, crisps, tomatoes, and more.
August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ Leave a comment

Hate plastic waste but don't want to compromise on what you buy? Here are six ways to reduce your household waste, and save money in the process.

The lost art of preparation: 5 items you already have and don’t need to buy again

July 23, 2025 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ 1 Comment

In our fast-paced society hell-bent on buying everything, we sometimes forget that with a little prep, we have some of these things all along.

4 brands you didn’t know are owned by unethical parent companies

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ 1 Comment

There are certain brands we know to avoid if we want to shop more sustainably, but are we aware of their subsidiaries too?

How to halve the carbon impact of European holidays

September 8, 2024 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ 1 Comment

Flights and tourism contribute a significant amount to climate change. Is there a way to reduce our amount without giving up our much needed holidays?

7 free eco apps that can genuinely improve your life

Phone background showing the apps icons in this blog post, with my cat as the background wallpaper.
February 13, 2024 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ Leave a comment

Apps - love them or hate them, some are genuinely innovative and useful. Here are seven that can bring positive change to your life, for you and the planet.

8 things you probably didn’t know about food in the UK

A vegetable patch in the sun, bordered by lawn and fencing. It contains pea pods, tomato plants, bean plants, corn, and strawberries.
July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ 1 Comment

Not everything we eat is as it seems. Is it enough to trust in food standards? Discover some home truths about the food industry in the UK and beyond - unless you'd rather not.

How to make your hobbies more sustainable

A view of the sky from a plan window, with the wing in view and clouds below a blue sky.
May 15, 2023 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ Leave a comment

Hobbies bring joy, skill, and patience, especially in times like these. Here's how you can continue to enjoy your hobbies, but more sustainably.

5 new year spring cleans to improve your life and your carbon footprint

A clutter-free living room with a grey sofa, wood floor, and a corner TV unit with neat shelves.
January 2, 2023 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ 3 Comments

Happy new year! Christmas is done, the decorations are all down, and what better time to have a spring clean! And no, I don't mean of the house...

The Best Alternative Milks for Coffee Lovers

The alternative milks section in Tesco, with several shelves of Alpro and Rice dream.
March 1, 2022 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ Leave a comment

Milk is one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gases in the drink world. Luckily, there are now plenty of alternative options - but how do we know if they're any good? Read on to find out.

Upcircle Sustainable Skincare Review

The lilac box containing Upcircle products in peach boxes.
January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 ~ clairebearthoughts ~ Leave a comment

The beauty industry is highly wasteful, from the manufacturing to the packaging and beyond. But some businesses are breaking the mould - beauty brand Upcircle creates sustainable skincare products from upcycled food waste.

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