As we recover from the festive season and settle into our routine for the new year, how about making some small changes that will not only help the environment, but your pocket too? Check out these 5 tips on how to live more sustainably in 2023!
In recent years, there has been a drive towards sustainability and a greener way of living and Second Hand September encourages people to be more conscious and stay clear of fast fashion which is so damaging to our planet. So if you're looking to be more fashion conscious here's a few pointers.
Inspired by the TAPP Water mission to eliminate 10 billion plastic bottles by 2026, Phil Richards founded TAPP Water Malta with a mission to enable 10,000 households to stop using plastic bottles, thereby eliminating 10 million plastic bottles from our environment.
First of all, well done for making the switch to reusable sanitary pads! The planet will thank you as will your wallet! The best place to start using your new products is at home. Give yourself a few trial runs so that you feel more confident when you use your reusable pads when out and about.
Wool is an amazing natural fibre that provides a natural softness which makes it a joy to wrap your babies with. Wool has built-in climate control as its fibres do not conduct heat allowing the body to regulate its own temperature as required. The small pockets of air within the material will provide not only insulation but breathability as well meaning that your baby will keep warm in winter and cool in summer.
The reusable cloth nappy scene in Malta has come on in leaps and bounds in the past few months! There is now even a nappy hire service called Patatini that allows you try out lots of different brands and styles through their nappy hire kits!
In Malta alone 32 million disposable sanitary products are thrown away every single year. Beyond the fact that they are so comfortable and leak-proof, period pants are gaining popularity as being the sustainable and economical choice. Gone are the days when you have to frantically get out of the house to buy last minute disposable sanitary products!
If you are a cloth nappy user or have told people you are considering switching to cloth nappies, the likelihood is that you have been met with a little or a lot of opposition. Read on so you can be prepared next time you are challenged with some unfounded statements!
Whether you use cloth or disposable nappies for your child, you won't be able to resist this collection. The fact that the clothes are made from 100% organic and fairtrade cotton is just one of the many reasons why we are thrilled to welcome Little Green Radicals on board!
