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The History and Origin of Earth Day

The History and Origin of Earth Day

Some of you might be familiar with this event, and others might have heard of it but don’t really know much about its significance. Especially in the last couple of years we are bombarded with information and news flashes about the Climate Crisis, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss through pesticides and other environmental issues. We could think that these are all...

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5 Ways to Have A More Sustainable Christmas

5 Ways to Have A More Sustainable Christmas

Christmas is a time of love, sparkles and magic in abundance. But it's also a time of overconsumption and waste. We are all aware of just how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint in any way we can – and that starts at home. With this in mind, here are 5 ways to enjoy a more sustainable Christmas....

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What shampoo bar is best for my hair?

What shampoo bar is best for my hair?

Here at Ode to Earth, we love our shampoo bars.  They’re lightweight, easy to transport and contain nothing but the best ingredients for your hair. They are free from propylene glycol, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, silicones, artificial fragrances, colourants and preservatives. Best of all, they’re entirely plastic-free!  Our shampoo bars replace two to three traditional plastic shampoo bottles. It can...

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The Hello Disc - My experience & a welcome but unexpected period outcome!

The Hello Disc - My experience & a welcome but unexpected period outcome!

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of discussion around period products, both positive and negative. Some slightly alarming studies were released by the University of California, Berkeley.  However, upon further investigation, they weren't as concerning as initially anticipated. Regardless of all this, I think it’s fantastic that period care and products are being discussed so openly, and I’d...

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Why You Should Buy Fair Trade Chocolate

Why You Should Buy Fair Trade Chocolate

Why You Should Buy Fair Trade Chocolate  Cadbury, Hershey's, and Nestlé – what do these three companies all have in common? They are not Fair Trade chocolate but with fewer than 5% of all cocoa produced with Fair Trade standards. Is this the norm?  The majority of the cocoa production from cocoa crops (about 70%) can be traced back to...

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