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Bad Borax, Good Natural Borax. Borax (also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate) is a mineral compound consisting of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water molecules. It has a wide range of uses, primarily in cleaning, laundry, and...

What are soapnuts? Soapnut is the planet’s natural, sustainable alternative to washing detergent. It comes from the Sapindus Mukorossi tree native to South Asia, particularly the Himalayas, and have been used for thousands of years in Nepal as a natural,...

Spring is finally here! After a long winter, the clocks have finally leapt forward here in the UK - meaning lovely long evenings are finally here. We can almost smell the summer evenings: eating outside, watching the sunset with a...

It’s that time of year again… Now that we are well and truly into the new year, here at Plastics Free we have been discussing what we have implemented this new year so far in our personal lives. Since the relaunch...

What does it mean to be Vegan? Is it just a dietary choice? Is it a lifestyle? Can being Vegan be accessible for everyone? The answer is YES.This January, we have been thinking about how important every little choice and...

If you are thinking about trying to be more Eco-Friendly in 2023 - READ THIS FIRST! Here at Plastics Free, we've decided to ditch New Years Resolutions.... Every year we set resolutions for the year, but always end up giving...

Oh Crap! Is it really Christmas next week? 😱Don't panic!We have made a list of budget and planet friendly gifts which you can get wrapped and under the tree in time for Christmas! 🎄🎁Make sure to shop now, as there...

Christmas is on Saturday! We can't believe it either!😲😲If you've left it to the last minute, don't panic! We've got you covered! 🤗Find the perfect gift that she will LOVE, we promise! 💚Check out our tried and tested favourites we...

Stockings were hung by the chimney with care.. 🎄In the hopes that ECO GOODIES would soon be there! 🌱We've come up with the ultimate sustainable stocking filler list which caters for everyone, and keeps budget in mind!If you are looking...