Or knickers. Or briefs. Whatever you call them, you’re probably wearing some right now. This post is specifically about the ‘everyday’ kind of women’s pants. The comfortable ones that you put on without a second thought. If you’re after some more saucy options, check out this post instead. To wear your pants without a care in the world, it’s best to find some that are ethically made using sustainable and natural materials. Otherwise your pants … Read more
I’m not going to use the C word. Or the other C word. Or any C word at all! But we all know the festive season is shaping up to be a bit different from usual this year… With shops closed, and socially-distanced Post Offices queues growing longer all the time, I’ve got an idea which might just help: If you want to get a gift that gives the recipient something to look forward … Read more
Here in the UK we are getting an unusually big dose of sunshine, and my family’s pale skin needs protection from the harmful UV rays. I used to love Yaoh’s ‘hemp’ sun cream, thinking it must be a good option because anything with hemp in has got to be healthy, right? Sadly I was mistaken: some of Yaoh’s suncare range relies on a chemical barrier called Octinoxate which listed on The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics … Read more
Want to have a fresh mouth without making a mountain of plastic? I’ve been trialling natural mouthwashes for a long time to find the very best! The Green Shopper’s ‘toothbrush trials’ settled my favourite plastic-free toothbrush, and it’s time to up the game with our other oral care products. My household had previously settled on the JASON Sea Fresh* mouthwash and toothpaste, but we are taking further steps to reduce the plastic in our lives … Read more
If you want to reduce your plastic use in the bathroom, here’s a list of ten simple swaps to make it easier! 1. Buy your toothpaste from Truthpaste or Georganics. 2. Use a Hydro Phil bamboo brush (the bristles are made with plant based plastic). 3. Buy your floss from Georganics: natural fibre floss packaged in a cute refillable glass pot! 4. There are lots of moisturisers which come in glass pots or metal tubes. … Read more
NB: This guide contains a few affiliate links, all marked with an asterisk (which is one of these lovely little stars*). If you buy a product after clicking through on an affiliate link, The Green Shopper will make a tiny commission. This is put towards the running costs of this website and further research into ethical shopping options, and won’t cost you a penny. The average woman spends 6.5 years of her life menstruating, and … Read more
