'Your Go-To Guide For Greener Living' Resource Page
Resource Links for: Sustainable Sal - Your Go To Guide For Greener Living: Tips and Advice For A More Sustainable and Eco-Conscious Lifestyle (The Eco-Pal).
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INTRODUCTION
Plasticoceans.org, 2021
How Do I Get Started?
The Ultimate Plastic Free Project
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KITCHEN
Shopping for Food
Buy Loose Fruit and Vegetables
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Use these to buy your loose fruit and vegetables
Milk Deliveries
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Preparing and Cooking Meals
Generic Pointers for Cooking
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Composting
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A short beginners guide. (Better Homes and Gardens, 2017)
Storing Food
Washing Up Utensils
Washing Up Liquid
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Washing Up Brushes and Sponges
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Washing Up Gloves
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Gloves made from natural rubber
Using a Dishwasher
Dishwasher Tablets
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Dishwasher tablets using a recipe (Kielman, n.d.).
Cleaning The Kitchen
Ocean Saver recycled plastic bottles
Laundry
Laundry Detergent
Stain Remover
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Preventing Micro-Plastics
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Drying Laundry
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Kitchen Roll
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Compostable Sponge Kitchen Roll
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BATHROOM
Hair Care
Shampoo and Conditioner
2 In 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Liquid Options in Plastic Free Packaging
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Hair Brushes and Combs
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Plant-Based Salon Quality Brushes
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Hair Ties and Hair Styling Products
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DIY (Shannon, 2017)
Dry Shampoo
Cotton Buds
Shower Gel and Hand Soap
Bathroom Accessories
Soap Dishes
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Body Loofahs and Sponges
Bath Products
Body Lotions
Skin Care Products
Cleansers
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Friendly Face Cleansing Soap Bar
Toners
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Moisturisers
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Eye Creams
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Purity Natural Beauty Radiance Eye Gel
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Face Serums
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Face Scrubs
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Face Masks
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Lani Tropical Cacao Detox Mask
Step-By-Step Daily Skin Routine
Cotton Wool Alternatives
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Refillable Make-Up Products
Zao
Other Brands
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Razors and Shaving
Shaving Soap
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Dental
Toothbrushes
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Dental Floss
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Refillable and compostable dental floss
Toothpaste Alternatives
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Mouthwash
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Chewing Gum
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Natural Deodorants
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Toilet Paper
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Wet Wipes
Cleaning The Bathroom
Toilet Cleaning
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Ocean Saver antibacterial cleaner
Menstrual Products
Wen Environmenstrual fact sheet
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OUT & ABOUT
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Food and Drink
Reusable Bottles
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Reusable Coffee Cups
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Lunch and Take-aways
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Resource Page
Sun Cream
Plasters and Medicines
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PARENTING
Nappies and Wet Wipes
Nappies
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Wet Wipes
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Baby Bottles and Dummies
Baby Food
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CLEANING
Natural Cleaning Products
Compostable Packaging (to update link)
Compostable Packaging (to update link)
Sponges and Cloths
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OTHER CHANGES
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Bibliography
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