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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...

In 2018 when the IPCC announced we only had ‘12 years to limit climate change catastrophe’, I remember having an anxiety induced knee-jerk reaction which I immediately regretted. I sent a message to the WhatsApp junior infant parent group of my son’s school, more or less pleading with everyone to do something to save our children’s futures. The radio silence afterwards made...

  1. Start small. A drawer, the towels, something unemotional. Complete that task fully to set yourself off to a winning start. Before and After pics can help you stay motivated and prove how much progress you've made.  2. Schedule breaks. You'll want to power through if you're on a roll but decluttering and making lots of decisions is more...