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Natural Dishwashing Tablets Recipe

Natural Dishwashing Tablets - How to make your own

The safest and best option is to eliminate all of the nasty chemicals from your household, as they really aren't necessary, and these dishwasher tablets are quick and simple to make, and ensure your dishes are clean and chemical free!
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Pretend Brownie Slice

Pretend Brownie Slice

Try these super easy to make gluten, dairy, refined sugar and nut free brownies, that are still YUMMO!

A great treat for the kids lunchbox or for a little "pick me up" when the kids are driving you nuts!

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Kombucha

Kombucha

Another massive benefit is that it is so cheap to make AND means no more waste in the form of packaging such as single use plastic bottles and cans. So not only is it good for you, it's also great for the environment! Our little 3 year old loves it and calls it fizzy vinegar, but he keeps asking for some vinegar now instead of always wanting cordial. This is before we have even second fermented it with fruit to flavour it in any other way.
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Natural Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate)

Natural Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate)

A common question is, what is the difference between Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate) and Magnesium Chloride?

Bottom line is, both Magnesium Chloride and Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt) are equally beneficial to the body, as each provides different essential elements. Use Natural Epsom Salt to provide your body with the vital essential minerals of Magnesium and Sulphur, to promote a healthy body and mind. It is perfect for using as a foot soak, bath salts, cosmetic uses or even internal use.

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Natural Borax - Multi-Use Alternative to Harsh Chemicals

Natural Borax - Multi-Use Alternative to Harsh Chemicals

These uses alone are enough to merit Borax as an ideal substitute to harmful chemicals which can cause havoc with our health and environment. It can be used as a general cleaner, an insecticide, a laundry additive, a diet supplement or a drain un-blocker to name a few! Sounds to good to be true doesn't it...
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Biodegradable & Compostable Plastics

Biodegradable & Compostable Plastics

"Biodegradable plastics are not effective yet because they must be disposed of correctly or they may never break down as claimed."

Something is considered biodegradable if it can be broken down by living things, usually by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Degradable products do not require living organisms to break down. Instead, chemical additives are used in the plastic to make it crumble more quickly into smaller pieces of plastic than it would otherwise. Thus, the plastic pollution problem is still there if not worsened as smaller pieces of plastic litter can be more hazardous to wildlife.

So no plastic is still the goal.

No Plastic Bags….what do I use for my kitchen rubbish bin?

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