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with Amy French
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Find simple and practical ways to reduce waste and live a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
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50 Easy Ideas for Plastic Free July
What is Plastic Free July and how do you get started? Plastic free July is a fabulous way to reduce single use plastic and anyone can do it.
Amy French
10 min read
Pumpkin Skin Dog Treats - Zero Waste
Homemade baked pumpkin skin is a great zero waste dog treat that is salt and sugar free, healthy for them and can reduce your food waste. Mo
Amy French
2 min read
Natural Makeup Remover Recipe (Non-Greasy)
When your makeup remover runs out, you need to try this simple recipe for a natural alternative that is non-greasy and effective in removing
Amy French
2 min read
You Stink! Why Your Natural Deodorant is NOT working
We know swapping to a natural deodorant is better for our bodies, but if it's making you stink, then you need to read this before you gi
Amy French
6 min read
About the Blog and Why I Started (A very late launch post)
When I started this blog I had absolutely no clue about blogging or having a website, didn’t understand Pinterest and had never even used In
Amy French
5 min read
How to Green Clean Carpets and Rugs
Want to know how to make a natural homemade solution for steam cleaning carpets and rugs and avoid chemical cleaners in your home?
Here are
Amy French
5 min read
DIY Unicorn Bath Salts
Making your own bath salts is a lot of fun and incredibly easy to do. Kids will love this DIY and experimenting with different colours to ma
Amy French
3 min read
Sultana Cranberry Muffin Mix in a Jar
Cake mix packets are so tempting to buy but with convenience, comes extra packaging and cost. This zero waste Muffin mix recipe in a jar is
Amy French
4 min read
How To Recycle and Donate Old Shoes
Here are the best options for recycling shoes or donating shoes to keep them out of landfill. You'll find plenty of options for recyclin
Amy French
8 min read
Toilet Bomb Cheat
Who's got time to make toilet bombs? This toilet bomb cheat recipe will save you a lot of time and effort. No mucking around with ice cu
Amy French
2 min read
DIY Herbal Hair Rinse - Lavender & Rosemary
This DIY herbal hair rinse is a luxurious way to replace shampoo and conditioner while enjoying the benefits of herbs and flowers. Rosemary
Amy French
3 min read
How Clean Does My Recycling Need To Be?
Do you need to wash or rinse recyclables? How clean does it need to be? Are you wasting your time?
These are really common questions peop
Amy French
3 min read
Zero Waste Mother's Day Ideas
Planning a zero waste mother's day is probably not on the top of everyone's to do list, but it is simple to make this day special AN
Amy French
7 min read
How To Harvest Basil Seeds
Basil is one of the easy to grow herbs AND you can collect the seeds for planting, storing or sharing. Getting herbs plastic free can be a c
Amy French
4 min read
How to Recycle Medicine Blister Packs
Medicine packaging is notoriously difficult to recycle. Here's how you can recycle blister packs for less landfill rubbish in your zero
Amy French
2 min read
How To Make Lavender Bath Salts
Make your own Lavender Bath Salts in just a few minutes with natural ingredients.
This quick DIY makes a beautiful zero waste gift or just
Amy French
2 min read
9 Things You Are Recycling WRONG
Are you making these common recycling mistakes? Here are 9 things that are often recycled wrongly, adding costs to processing and contaminat
Amy French
3 min read
Easter Egg Foil Craft
You can recycle Easter Egg foil, BUT have you thought about repurposing or reusing it? Here are three simple Easter craft ideas to upcycle y
Amy French
3 min read
Zero Waste Headache and Migraine Relief
Here are some ecofriendly, plastic-free and zero waste ways to relieve headaches without heading for the chemist or medicine cabinet. Many m
Amy French
8 min read
Forest App: Review and Tips
The Forest App on android, iPhone and ipad, is a fun green app that allows you to plant virtual trees while spending LESS time on your phone
Amy French
7 min read
DIY Baking Soda Toothpaste
Baking soda is a fantastic cleanser for our household and our bodies.
It is usually available in cardboard packaging from the baking aisle
Amy French
3 min read
How Recyclable is UberEats packaging? Beware!
Check your UberEats packaging before recycling or composting in Australia!! Some eco-packaging can only go in landfill which is...
Amy French
4 min read
Simple Home Made Deodorant Recipe
This simple, natural based, zero waste and plastic free home made deodorant is a great first step in reducing bathroom products and...
Amy French
3 min read
10 Tips For an Eco-Friendly Easter
Planning a more Eco-Friendly Easter celebration is easy to do. Here are 10 great tips for creating less waste AND still make it fun for the
Amy French
8 min read
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