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In the buff
We know that aluminium-free natural deodorants are better for our body, but often their packaging still includes plastic. Enter nude deodorants – companies who are reducing their environmental impact further with biodegradable packaging and a carbon neutral production process. These deodorants are often ‘preodorants’, working to prevent rather than disguise the smell of perspiration with a small but mighty list of natural ingredients, often including silver. “As micro silver structurally reduces the bacteria population, the smell of perspiration cannot occur – and the product lasts longer than a standard deodorant, from 2-7 days,” explains the team behind nuude. Learn more at nuudecare.com
Green is the new black
How much wear do you get out of your clothes? A recent study found that almost half of us don’t wear items of clothing for two days in a row, with 63 percent of us using a warm or hot setting when we then chuck them in the wash. “A whopping 34 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions would be saved if every household in the US alone used only cold water for washing clothes,” says Christine Dimmick, author of Detox Your Home (Rowman & Littlefield, £22.95). That number is multiplied by five if you wear your garms three times between each wash. The added bonus? With less machine washing, our clothes are subject to much less wear and tear.
Veg out
Eating seasonally and locally is a great way to support the environment and get the most nutritional benefits from our food, but knowing what, how and when to eat isn’t always clear. River Cottage have launched a new series of retreats designed to help us get to know our veg from root to plate, sharing everything they know about working in rhythm with the seasons to nurture healthy, seasonal and flavourful eating habits. The three-day events cover everything from planting, growing and harvesting your own, to developing cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen and even connecting with nature on a deeper level through activities like mindful drawing and yoga. “It’s our greatest delight to share our passion for food integrity and consumption of local, seasonal produce with people every year,” says founder and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Retreats run throughout July 2020. Visit rivercottage.net to find out more.
Happy days!
Simple ways to grow your happy this month and beyond
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