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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....

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...

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...

The days are getting longer and brighter, which is always the year’s first promise of spring. A promise that prompts high street and grocery shops everywhere to fill their aisles with all things Easter as soon as the heart-shaped boxes of chocolate for Valentine’s Day have disappeared. Chocolate eggs wrapped in plastic, colourful plastic eggs and baskets designed for single-use;...

It's no secret that things can get overwhelming around Christmas time, and this year is no exception. Here are 7 ways to reduce seasonal stress and keep the merry and light this Christmas. Make this year a year to remember. 1. Get organised Santa is such a pro at this, make a list and check it twice. You may have...