Plastic-free vegan eco-friendly
wax food wraps kit

DIY Vegan Wax Food Wrap Kit

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Organic None Sponges

Organic Hemp & Cotton Makeup wipes- Pack of 7

Organic Hemp & Cotton Makeup Wipes-Pack of 7

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Organic Reusable

None Sponges

Vegan Wax Food Wraps

Organic Vegan Wax Food Wraps

8 Top Tips for New Vegans - Veganuary Special

8 Top Tips for New Vegans - Veganuary Special

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Bamboo Toothbrushes

Made with sustainable and biodegradable Mao bamboo handles and Nylon BPA free soft bristles.

Patch Adhesives Bandages

PATCH

Organic Bamboo Adhesives Bandages

Mouth Care Kit

Mouth Care Kit

The Ultimate Zero Waste Mouth Care kit

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Guppyfriend Washing Bag

The washing bag that targets the micro-plastic pollution issue when washing synthetic fabrics.

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Water Bottles and Lunch boxes

Mintie Stainless Steel Products

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The Naked Shave

Mooncup

Mooncup

Reusable Menstrual Cups

Natural Deodorants

Natural Deodorant

Organic Ingredients

Vegan Toothpaste

Natural Mineral Toothpaste

Coconut Bowls

Coconut Bowls

Bamboo Straws UK

Bamboo Straws

Made by a a family run business in Bali

Bamboo Straws UK

Bamboo Straw Set

Bamboo Straw Bags

Straw Bags

Handmade with Organic Cotton in the UK.

Organic Grocery Bags

Organic Grocery Bags

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Organic Produce Bags

Organic and Fairtrade Luxury Shopper Bags

Organic & Fairtrade Luxury

Shopper Bags

Organic and Fairtrade Tote Bags

Organic & Fairtrade Tote Bags

Made in India, Printed in UK.

Reusable Makeup Wipes

Reusable Makeup Wipes

Handmade Vegan Soaps

Handmade Vegan Soaps

Vegan Lip Balm

Vegan Lip Balm

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No animals were harmed in the making, production, storage and shipping of all the products sold by Greener Habits co.

My Story
🌱Boat Life & Sustainable Living 🌱 Living on a boat certainly has its pros to living a more sustainable life- smaller water usage, minimal space to hoard, solar energy for electricity to name a few. But it also has its cons- using coal & gas, always moving (sometimes super far from any bulk/plastic free shopping options), and no proper access to recycling points very regularly (for glass, cans etc). 🌱 But, no matter where you are living right now, there's some things we can do no matter what. Like take reusable items with us on the go- straws, cups, water bottles and food containers. Use soap bars, bamboo toothbrushes and bamboo cotton buds instead of plastic versions in our bathrooms. And when we can, bulk shop. If there is no bulk shop option, just try and buy as much as you can plastic free (think fruits & veggies, a freshly baked loaf of bread 🥖) 🌱 My journeys 100% not perfect. And at times I find myself in a situation where I'm like 'I don't even know what the best option is' 😂 Like compostable packaging? Or reusable?! 🌱 What I do know is I'm doing my best, where I am right now, with what I have, and I know you all are too ❤️ 🌱 What have you found are your biggest pros and cons in your current situation to live more sustainably? 🌱 #sustainableliving
🌱It's Minimal Waste Monday! 🌱 This weeks #minimalwastemonday tip is all about creating minimal waste whilst shaving 😆 🌱 The waste created by shaving is undeniable. Firstly there's the hair waste we create (just joking 😂 hair is natural so don't worry 😉). But on a more serious note, shaving will create waste. How much depends on what you choose to shave with. 🌱 Plastic coated single use razors, with steel blades fused into them, are literally impossible to recycle. So they will head to landfill. And they will take literal ages to biodegrade. And they are a hazard. 🌱 The plastic handled razors with disposable attachable razors heads are not much better, since the razor head itself is also a combination of plastic and steel fused together= also un-recyclable. And the handles don't fit all types of razor heads, and aren't built to last 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🌱 If you wish to carry on shaving, but hate the idea of all the waste mentioned above, my top tip is to try a safety razor! 🌱 The handle on a safety razor is usually entirely steel, or steel with wood, and is built to last a lifetime. The razor part is 100% steel, and 100% recyclable. This means you still create waste (the blades when you need to replace them), but you are creating 'minimal waste' compared with a plastic coated razor. 🌱 Another top tip if you are already using a safety razor, or thinking of switching, is to collect all of your used blades in an old jar/tin. Once full, seal the jar and label the jar 'razor/steel blades', and then dispose of them in your recycling bin (check with your local council if you are able to, if not drop it at a recycling centre). 🌱 Have you got any Minimal Waste Monday tips to share? 😆
🌱Packaging🌱 It's been a while since I've talked about the all important part of running an eco friendly business- packaging! 🌱 I know I'm not alone in this- you order a 'reusable, Zero Waste' item online, and it comes in single use plastic. Or with plastic tape. Or bubble wrap. Or in a plastic filled envelope. And you just think 'why do I even bother?! Right? 🙄 🌱 At Greener Habits, the packaging we almost always use is reused cardboard boxes, magazines and paper. Why? Quite simply there's SOOOO many cardboard boxes already out there, why would I not? Yes it means it takes time to source them sometimes. Especially now I'm living in a boat and move all the time, and therefore I've got no neighbours to ask as such, or a local supermarket 😂 🌱 Fortunately though I'm not shy, so can sometimes be found hanging out of an estates recycling bin (true story). And I'll ask any supermarket, corner shop I'm moored near for any boxes they've got going. 🌱 I also keep any boxes my orders of stock come in. And for larger boxes which are too big for orders, my handy bf @pedrakimou uses them to actually make smaller boxes! How cool and talented is he?! 🌱 It might seem like getting a reusable bag/packaging system in place would save more packaging. But it wouldn't whilst there are already so many cardboard boxes out there, destined only to be used once and then disposed of at a supermarket near you. Recycled or not. 🌱 What nuts things have you done trying to be as zero waste as possible? 😆
🌱Reusable 'Coffee' Cups 🌱 There's a myth going around, and we are going to bust it. That reusable Ecoffee cups are for coffee. The name itself is even telling fibs, when in fact your reusable 'coffee' cup is for tea too. Water. And wine. And beer. And a G&T, or three. Or in @earthly_vegan case, some yummy vegan ice cream! 🌱 Truth is, I'm much more likely to be found using my reusable Ecoffee cup for a cheeky tipple than a hot drink. That's why I'm so jolly at events 😂 (joking, definitely not encouraging drinking whilst working 🤪). 🌱 Reusable cups are extremely versatile. And honestly, one of my always with me items. 🌱 What adventurous things have you used your reusable 'coffee' cup for? 🌱
🌱New in Stock 🌱 Vegan Wax Wraps DIY kit 🌱 Wax wraps are the perfect alternative to planet polluting cling film. Use them for wrapping sandwiches up, as bowl covers, for wrapping snacks for on the go, or to wrap halves of fruits and veggies up in 🌱 This DIY wax set would make a lovely gift for the eco conscious, crafty person in your life who is looking to reduce their plastic use. But also perfect if you yourself fancy some wax wraps, but want to take part in a bit of the craft. 🌱 Kit Contains: 3 cotton squares for waxing Instructions Wax mixture Wooden spatula (for spreading) 🌱 Available now at WWW.GREENERHABITS.COM
🌱Minimal Waste Monday's 🌱 We've decided to start a thing. So much talk is focused on going Zero Waste or plastic free, but these terms can be quite alienating and daunting to the masses. And in reality aren't we all just trying to create as minimal waste as possible whilst we are on this big rotating rock, whilst acknowledging we all do create a bit of waste (we all poop, no? 🤷‍♀️)? 🌱 So whose up for joining us, and joining in, every Monday for a Minimal Waste tip? 🌱 The first Minimal Waste Monday Tip we are going to share is about prolonging the life of soap bars- in particular facial soap bars. 🌱 As natural soap is usually quite soft (well it should be), you should be able to cut it up (carefully) at home. I always cut off a little chunk of my facial soap bar, and place it next to my body soap bar on a soap pouch. 🌱 This makes my facial bars last an age. Secret- my facial bar is still going strong from LAST spring! 😆 🌱 Cutting a chunk off means you don't lather up, and wet, the majority of the bar each time you use it. So you create waste less (Minimal Waste 😉) than you would- firstly by not foaming the whole bar up, secondly by not losing some that's bound to melt away a little when drying each time. 🌱 You also save money, and resources, as one bar lasts much longer than it usually would! 🌱 And with facial soap bars, since your face is relatively small, a little goes a long way at each wash, so you don't really need a huge bar of it. 🌱 I store my larger bit of soap bar in a draw nice and safe, until I'm ready to use more. 🌱 Do you have any Minimal Waste soap bar tips? 🌱 Happy #minimalwastemonday 😆
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