Itβs sale season AGAIN and although we love to see a bargain, what does more than 50% off say about a retailer?
Charging too much in the first place? Contribution to negative Environmental impact?
Share your thoughts...
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Plastic Free July starts Friday π
For 31 days, avoid using single-use plastics & choose #EcoFriendly swaps instead.
An easy sustainable trick by @PlasticFreeJuly is to put a reusable bag by the door so you're always prepared. What are your tricks? Let us know! #EthicalTuesdays
πIn 2021, 140M people took part in #PlasticFreeJuly globally, reducing 2.1bn tonnes of waste. 86% have kept #sustainable habits.
An easy start can be swapping single-use plastic body wash with paper-wrapped soap.
What changes are you hoping to make this year? #EthicalTuesdays
53% of UK men buy from sustainable brands according to a Statista 2022 study, vs. 47% of women. With men showing such a strong interest in sustainability, what are you planning for Father's Day?
Are you making your own present, buying upcycled or skipping gifts? #EthicalTuesdays
Ethical shoppers, who inspires you daily to pursue your #SustainableLiving journey? Is it a loved one, an influencer, or perhaps a brand?
Please share with us the sustainable influence in your life! Ours is definitely children, to build a better future for them. #EthicalTuesdays
Sunday is #WorldEnvironmentDay!
When you're shopping, which values matter to you the mostβOrganic, handmade, non-animal tested, UK made, vegan, ethically produced, carbon reduced, plastic-free, recycled, upcycled, refillable, sustainably resourced, or durable? #EthicalTuesdays
Know the difference between biodegradable, recyclable & compostable?
Hint π The biggest difference between biodegradable & compostable is what they break down to. A product can be considered biodegradable while not necessarily compostable.
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A 2020 global study by CVS, IKEA, WWF and more showed people wanted to adopt more sustainable behaviours, but did not know where to start.
Some find it easy to start with a #WasteFree bathroom or kitchen. Where did YOU get started with your ethical journey? #EthicalTuesdays
eTHikelβs Valentineβs Day Menu
Looking for the perfect eco-meal this Valentine's day? Here is a vegan-friendly 3-course meal to satisfy their tastebuds:
STARTER: Cheerful Vegan Nachos
MAIN COURSE: Vegan Truffle Mac & Cheese
DESERT: Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Try these!
The EPIC-Oxford study compared the diets of over 18,000 meat-eaters, 4,500 fish-eaters, 6,600 vegetarians and 800 vegans. It found that vegans had the highest intake of iron, magnesium, polyunsaturated fats, fibre, vitamins C and E, folate and copper.
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Today the nation unites to raise awareness and take action against cancer. Cancer Research UK's theme for 2022 is to 'Close the Care Gap', aiming to raise awareness about the lack of equality in cancer care and the barriers that exist when trying to access the right services
Valentine's Day is close. Here are some eTHikal Eco-Love ideas!
Jewellery: Bio-Trimmings and Anchor & Crew are great ethical options for your partner.
Chocolate: Pacari Chocolate UK is the most ethical way to indulge in an unethical industry.
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Here are eTHikel's trending vegan and eco-friendly products for 2022:
Eco-friendly sanitary products
Reusable straws
Biodegradable travel mugs
Vegan confectionary
Eco soft toys
Check out https://t.co/9epKziMRw0 to shop for all the above product types
Throughout 2022 we expect to see an unprecedented rise in plant-based alternatives. eTHikel has compiled a list of alternatives we look forward to trying and recommend you keep an eye out for:
Meat-Veggie hybrid foods
Potato milk
Plant-based gourmet
Healthier plant-based meats
DEFRA recently announced plans to plant a new community forest in Western Cumbria. It said it had allocated Β£220,000 from the Nature for Climate Fund to kickstart planting in the new year, with a target to create a minimum of 5,000 acres of new woodland over the next 25 years.