Environment
How To Avoid ‘Fast Fashion’ With Kids Clothes
As more people become aware of the impact of Fast Fashion on the environment, buying second has never been trendier. But what can you do to avoid adding to the woes of Fast Fashion when it comes to our children, who outgrow their clothes quicker than you can say ‘waste pollution’?!
7 R’s to Eco Parenting
We all know about the classic 3Rs ….reuse, reduce, recycle, as a parent, sincerely wanting to have an impact, how about adding a few more: refuse, rehome, repair and reach out. As soon as I became a parent, despite my best efforts, a lot of my environmentally friendly habits sort of vanished. This can be […]
Second Hand September!
As September begins, we start to say good bye to summer and hello to the autumn months! The ‘Back to School’ itch brings with it the desire to cram our closets full of new styles and cosy knits. Can you kick that habit, and commit to a month of not buying new clothes? That’s what Oxfam, are asking with a new initiative: Second Hand September.
5 Recycling Resolutions You Should Start Right Now
To help you kickstart your waste-free journey, we’ve made a list of five things that you can and should start right now. These actions are simple, achievable and don’t require anything other than your willingness to progress.
How to Create a Sustainable Garden This Summer
Environmentalists have been passionately trying to change the public’s perspective of what it means to live sustainably. With this in mind, here are some easy ways you can create a sustainable garden this summer.
Introducing Reusable Cotton Wipes – Vesta Living
We’ve spoken to Bryony, owner and creator of Vesta Living (reusable cotton wipes) about her business and how it came about. Plus we’ve got some tips on how you can be a bit more eco-friendly at home.
Have a More Eco-Friendly Christmas | Our Top 10 Tips
Christmas is probably our favourite time of year here at Preloved and we can’t get enough of the festivities. However, we know that a lot of our members are working to reduce their environmental impact a little, so we’ve put together these tips for having a more eco-friendly Christmas
10 Simple Ways for a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen
It’s easier than you think to help the environment, and the kitchen is a great place to start with some simple switches! So, we’ve put together a list of simple ways to have a more eco-friendly kitchen to get you started
How to Get Your Kids Interested in Wildlife Conservation
With the summer holidays fast approaching, check out our top tips on how you can get your kids interested in wildlife conservation and help the declining British wildlife.
UK Free Water Refill Points Aim to Reduce Plastic Bottles
In a bid to reduce the contribution water bottles have to the growing plastic waste in the UK, tens of thousands of businesses in England will soon be offering free water bottle refills.