Environment
For the Planet; For Us
To clean up the toxicity of the planet.
Less is More: everyday basic, traditional, reusable products cut waste and energy at the source, sparing landfills and wallets. Unlike costly green plans with hidden footprints, this simple habit delivers clear gains without fiscal or environmental debt.
Less is More - Old Remedies for our Environment
- Cloth nappies (terry squares or prefolds) — replace single-use nappies; launder and reuse for years, cutting landfill waste.
- White vinegar for cleaning and descaling — stands in for bleach and most bathroom sprays; biodegradable, no toxic fumes.
- Traditional hard bar soap (olive, tallow, or castile) — supplants liquid hand-wash in plastic; longer lasting, minimal packaging.
- Cotton handkerchiefs — removes the need for paper tissues; washable, pocket-sized, and pulp-free.
- Refillable fountain pen and bottled ink — replace throw-away ballpoints; glass ink bottles recycle easily.
- Linen dusting cloth and beeswax polish — avoid aerosol furniture sprays; cloth washes clean, beeswax feeds the wood.
- Bicarbonate of soda — substitutes for scouring creams and deodorising powders; mild, food-grade, harmless to waterways.
- Outdoor line-drying or indoor airer — drops the energy use of tumble-dryers to zero.
- Seasoned cast-iron or carbon-steel pans — outlasts non-stick cookware (teflon is toxic); no flaking coatings and superior heat retention.
- Manual push reel mower — replaces petrol or high-wattage electric mowers; silent, emission-free, provides light exercise.
- Returnable glass containers — the only truly recyclable product.
- Jute or heavy canvas shopping bags — displace “bag-for-life” plastics; biodegradable fibres and repairable stitching.
- Stovetop pressure cooker — shortens long simmering or slow-cooker times; up to 70 % energy saved.
- Wool blankets and a hot-water bottle — reduce reliance on electric blankets and space heaters; natural insulation, no standby power.
- Wooden safety matches in a reusable tin — avoid disposable butane lighters; sticks are compostable, packaging recyclable.
- Cold-water washing with pure soap flakes — cuts 60 °C detergent cycles; modern machines clean effectively at 20–30 °C.
- Beeswax-coated cotton food wraps — replace cling film and sandwich bags; mouldable with hand warmth and refreshable.
- Hand-crank coffee grinder and French press — dispense with pod machines; no aluminium capsules, durable metal burrs.
- Cobbling: resoling quality leather shoes — counters fast-fashion footwear turnover; significantly extends shoe life and supports local trade.
- Air- fryer — clean and energy efficient.
- Ideal — sleeping temperature, 68 degrees Fahrenheit