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Posted this over 4,5 years ago and it's still relevant.

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13/10/2024

Do you have a habit of swapping your clothes for the new season or would you rather buy new each year and add to the existing pile?

06/02/2021

Sustainable swap number 5 ā™»ļø

(There was a facebook glitch hence no post yesterday šŸ˜)

Buy second hand.
It not only saves you a lot of money, but is great for the environment. Pre-loved things already exist and don't need resources and energy in producing or, in most cases, transporting them. It is also more exciting than buying new.
But did you know that you can also swap things? Even better and cheaper option!

When things go back to normal, and we will be allowed to meet again, I will organise a clothes swap event. It will be a great opportunity to meet me in person and show you a thing or two about pre-loved fashion- how to style your own clothes, what is a capsule wardrobe and how to build it, where to shop for great pre-loved pieces and what to do with your unwanted clothes.

I hope you did enjoy this week's sustainable swaps. If you did please give me a thumb up, it will help me with visibility as Facebook is a cheeky machine and doesn't show business pages posts as much šŸ˜

04/02/2021

Sustainable swap number 4 ā™»ļø

Support local businesses.

It may not sound sustainable, but it is.
Instead of buying off big retailers or Amazon try to look for local small businesses who may have what you need.
By doing so you not only support livelihood of local community, but also reduce carbon footprint which would have been created by delivering your purchase from far away.
Many local, non-essential shops are closed right now, but most of them try to sell their good online- look for them!
Many local cafes also deliver- why not give it a try?

See you tomorrow,

Paulina x

03/02/2021

Sustainable swap number 3 ā™»ļø

Recycle.

It seems like we all do it now, because in most places local authorities expect their residents to do it. They even provide facilities!
However, I so often see that people have no clue what to recycle and how.
Here are some simple rules you should follow to recycle correctly:

āœ”ļø rinse your empties. If you put that empty jar that still has mayonnaise in it...well, it's contaminated and will not be recycled. Same applies to plastics. Give it a rinse, otherwise the whole lot ends up in landfill.

āœ”ļø read the label to find if it is currently recyclable. Most manufacturers will tell you if it is or not.

āœ”ļø not every silver material is aluminium. Simple test- if you squash it and it bounces back (like crisps or cookie wrapper) it's not recyclable as aluminium. It is not even recyclable as plastic!

āœ”ļø know the symbols of the plastics. Every type of plastic has its code. To make it less confusing remember that numbers 1, 2, 5(lids, bottles, fruit trays) are ok to be put out for collections once rinsed, and number 4 (plastic envelopes, carrier bags, bread foil) are to be recycled by bigger supermarkets.

āœ”ļø some councils collect textiles for recycling. Please use that opportunity instead of donating to a charity shop. They won't be able to sell damaged or soiled clothes, yet have to go through it to send it for recycling anyway. Save yours and their's time.

I hope you find it helpful :)

Till the next one!

Paulina x

02/02/2021

Sustainable swap no 2 ā™»ļø

Ditch the plastic!
There is more than using a reusable bottles and shopping bags that we can do in order to reduce plastic usage:

šŸ¤œ order milk from your local milkman- it comes in a glass bottles with an aluminium lid and it's delicious!

šŸ¤œ avoid fast fashion and check what your clothes are made of. Investing in natural fabrics like cotton, linen, wool or cashmere will pay off and last longer.

šŸ¤œ Swap your regular menstrual products for reusable ones like menstrual cups or period pants and liners. I've made that switch a year ago and only regret that it took me so long to do it!

šŸ¤œ Buy in bulk instead of multipacks when possible.

šŸ¤œ Go for loose fruit and veg in supermarkets. The more demand we create for it the less packaging supermarkets will have to produce in the future.

šŸ¤œ Use soap, shampoo and conditioner bars- these are as good as the liquid option, but no plastic used.

šŸ¤œ Avoid buying ready meals- they all come in a plastic tray. Cooking from scratch is cheaper, healthier and more fun.

Did I miss anything? šŸ§

Paulina x

29/01/2021

Organising tip number 5:

Organising kitchen is usually a big task- regardless of the size of your kitchen.
I suggest to start small and do one by one (cupboard/drawer/pantry). The most important part is to stick to one category at a time- even if you will need few days to do it.
It is tricky to give a one uniform tip, because every kitchen and the storage in there is different. However, there is one thing we can all do. Use containers to store your loose food such as pasta, rice, cereals...Keep them in transparent boxes or jars and use labels. There are many cleverly shaped containers available on the market that can fit in a very small space.
By storing food in a transparent containers you see what you've got and it's easier to plan your meals. You will also avoid food that goes off date, because it was hidden in the back of your cupboard.
The same rule applies to spices- it looks neater and is more practical to store them in little jars rather than have many open sachets that are scrunched together. You will preserve the freshness of your spices and food if stored correctly.

I hope you are enjoying my tips :)
If you do could you please help me a little to spread the word about this page- all the shares, likes, comments and invitations work wonders.

See you tomorrow!
Paulina x

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