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3 Great Swaps for Sustainable Living

July 3, 2023 Raakhee Stratton 8 Comments

I often get asked what my top three favourite sustainable living swaps are or if someone wants to get started with eco-living, what would be the first thing I suggest they change?

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There are so many to choose from so I thought I would list my top three and why they’re my favourites.

Wild Deodorant

I keep going on about this produc t and it’s unlikely I will ever stop talking about it but I absolutely love this product. Am I obsessed with it? YES

I did a review on this product back in August 2021 and I’ve been using it ever since.

So many of my friends and family and swapped to this eco-friendly version #SayNoToPlastic

wild deodorant with orange box, orange metal case and three refills on blue background — Credit – Wild Deodorant

This is how it works – you can buy the refills as and when you need them or set up a subscription. Either option will be delivered right to your door (in a letterbox friendly sized box). I did a video on how to refill them, it’s so easy!

A great addition to eco-living and they offer a range of scents which also includes a sensitive range too. Check out the range here and if you fancy getting 20% off your first order, enter the discount code EASYPEASY . One of my favourite scents is Wild sandalwood and patchouli

Jungle Culture Safety Razor

I’ve blogged about it, I’ve probably bored my friends and family to tears talking about it but I can’t help talking about it. I love my safety razo r and it’s a great addition to sustainable living.

I remember my Dad having one when I was little.

They are so much better than disposable razors which contain plastic, rubber grips and metal for the blades. Due to the mixture of materials, they can’t be recycled. But with a safety razo r, all you do is replace the metal blade.

rose gold and black safety razor with boxes for eco-living — Credit – Jungle Culture

I have previously bought a safety razor that felt cheaply made and it didn’t last long. From now on, Jungle Culture will always be my go-to place when someone asks me for a recommendation. I’ve had mine for a while and it’s really good quality! They’re easy to use and will last a long time.

If you’re complete new to safety razors, check out my blog to get started

Modibodi Period Pants

A while back, someone mentioned period pants. I had visions of walking around with a thick menstrual pad in my knickers, it’s not like that at all.

I like that I have a few period pants and, like with all underwear, if you look after them, you will have them for ages. Plus, in the long run I’ve saved money because I’m using the period pants every month.

Period poverty is a serious issue facing women and girls in the UK and around the world and I think period pants can help with with this massively. The pants are a one-off cost, and if you look after them, they could last for many washes.

Also, whether it’s tampons or pads, they contains plastic. Women’s Environmental Network state on their website that menstrual pads can contain up to 90% plastic and 2 billion menstrual items are flushed down Britain’s toilets each year. This is absolutely shocking.

I recently purchased a few pairs by Modibodi and I absolutely love them. First two days of my period are really heavy and worried about leaks and I’ve had no leaks since buying these.

Period pants in hot pink — Credit – Modibodi

I wrote a review in March 2022 for period pants and menstrual cups, if you’re not sure, check it out here.

Sustainable living looks different for everyone, and I know there can be barriers. There isn’t a right or wrong and there certainly isn’t a ‘perfect’ way of doing it.

Start small, do what you can, build from there.

If you want to go a step further, check out my blog with Environmental Days 2023 UK to keep track of key dates throughout the year

These are some ideas that work for me but may not work for everyone. Here are my terms & conditions for further reading

Self-care, Sustainable Living ideas

Safety razor – Product Review

March 1, 2021 Raakhee Stratton 1 Comment

Easy Peasy Greeny is over a year old now and something I was eager to start was product reviews. I already use and am familiar with many eco-friendly products so I might as well start recommending them. I love recommendations, I’m more likely to buy from one and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

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One product I will always recommended is safety razors. I love them! They’ve been around for well over 100 years and I’m glad many people are starting to return to the old way of shaving. I previously wrote a blog about why making the switch is a great choice. As you can tell, I’m a huge fan!

I already own one but I was on the lookout for one with a stand and I came across one for sale with &Keep. So, I ordered it.

It arrived in plastic-free packaging! A massive thumbs up from me!

All of the packaging is easily recycled and no plastic in sight. It even includes a blade to get you started and let’s not forget – it has a stand!

How am I getting on?

I’ve been using this for over two weeks and I absolutely love it. It’s very easy to use and my legs feel really smooth. I think it’s actually better than my old one (which I’ve put in my travel bag as a spare – always good to have a spare!). It’s got a good weight to it, easy to handle and the stand allows the razor to drip-dry.

Safety razors tend to be top heavy and the beauty of that is they do all the hard work for you. If you’re a newbie check out my blog for some top tips or you can refer to the user manual.

Pros and cons

Of course, with any product review, there needs to be a pro and con section. Let’s start with the pros

Smooth shave
Double-edged shaving
Easy screw function to replace the blade
Handle has grooves for good grip when you’re hands are wet
Eco-friendly
Good value for money

Cons

There isn’t a cover for the head should you wish to put it in your travel bag without having to remove the blade – In fairness, I haven’t seen this with any other safety razor either.

A massive YES!

These beauties are available in three colours – Black, Rose Gold and Silver and the price is very reasonable.

Here are two UK stockists I have come across.

&Keep – A UK company based in Dorset who sell a wide variety of eco-friendly and sustainable products.

Etsy – This is a UK based seller has 2,766 sales and 423 shop reviews!

I’ve also found this fabulous UK based shop called Know The Origin and they sell double-edged safety razor blades in packs of 100, that’ll last you a while!

As you can tell, I really love supporting UK based businesses!

The amount of razors that end up in landfill (and the oceans) is devastating and take hundreds of years to breakdown and it’s unlikely it would have fully decomposed after all that time. If you look after your razor, it can last a very long time. Plus, it will save you money!

Self-care, Sustainable Living ideas

Why Switching to a safety razor is a great choice

February 15, 2021 Raakhee Stratton 5 Comments

How many razors do you think you’ve disposed of so far? 20? 30? 40? More than that?

Shaving is an area that is incredibly disposable but it’s also one of the simplest eco-friendly swaps you can make. The swap is great for your pocket and the environment.

If you look after your safety razor well, it could last a lifetime and will reduce the number of plastic razors from making its way to landfill.

Disposable razors

In the last 30-40 years, razors have come a really long way: flexible heads, lubricating strips, multipacks, handle grips and even in different colours (a few years it was reported razors marketed towards women were more expensive than those marketed towards men! That’s shocking!).

Once the blade becomes blunt, you have the option of either replacing the whole razor with a brand new one or just the head, both options are wasteful.

They are also made with different materials which can be difficult to separate: Rubber for the grips, metal for the blades, the remaining parts in plastic. The only place they can end up is landfill. In 2019, about 5.5 million people used disposable razors. That’s a whole lot of razors and one massive razor landfill.

What’s the alternative?

Enter the safety razor.

I have a safety razor, which I bought about 18 months ago and I absolutely love it. Here’s a picture of mine with the blades I use.

You may already recognise a safety razor, they’ve been around for well over 100 years and is loaded with a single replaceable blade. The handle twists opening the top where you can easily remove the blunt blade and replace with a new one.

One thing I learnt since having a safety razor is that there’s no such thing has a ‘quick shave’. You really need to take your time and use it carefully.

It didn’t take long to realise that I didn’t need to apply much pressure as the razor is top heavy and does most of the work for you. The beauty of these razors is the blade is sharp on both sides, not just one.

My top tips

Exfoliate – Always exfoliate the area first, this will reduce the number of nicks and cuts. I use exfoliating mitts and I love them.
Angle – You’ll need to angle the razor about 20 to 30 degrees, that doesn’t mean you take a protractor into the shower, it’s a guide so you know that the razor will need to be used at an angle.
Time – Make sure you take your time, as it’s top heavy, it will do most of the work for you anyway.
Recycle the blade – Although the blade is metal, it could be put in with your recycling but check with your local recycling centre as they may have a safety deposit disposal bank. The blades are so small that they hardly take up any space if you need to save them up first.

If you have made the switch or are planning to make the switch, let us know 💚