Sustainable Tips

switch to plastic-free cleaning: one-week plan and exact products i use

I’m sharing a practical, one-week plan to switch your home cleaning routine to plastic-free options — the exact products I use, simple DIY recipes I test at home, and little habits that make the change stick. This is meant to be realistic: you don’t need to replace everything on day one, and you don’t need to buy expensive “zero-waste” extras to begin. I swap things room by room and prioritize refillable, reusable, or biodegradable...

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quick guide to caring for a fiddle leaf fig near a single north-facing window

I keep my fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) by a single north-facing window — proof that you can grow one without a southern suntrap. It hasn’t been flawless, but over the years I’ve learned a few reliable tricks that keep it healthy, happy, and in keeping with my slow, sustainable approach to houseplants. If you have one in similar conditions, here’s a practical, honest guide to making the most of low light while prioritising simplicity...

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