Hunting & Gathering
Fair Trade Organic Chocolate Expert Review – All Wrapped Up!
“I’d Give Up Chocolate But I’m No Quitter!” Unknown Ahhh Organic Chocolate… Fair Trade, Organic, Raw, Handmade, Low GI, No Dairy, No Soy, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar, Natural, Made In Australia, Vegan, No Soy or Gluten, GMO-Free, No Artificial Flavours, No Emulsifiers, Sustainable, Healthy. Wrapped up in Post Consumer Recycled Packaging, Printed with Plant and … Continue reading
The Big Prescription Glasses Collection Drive!
“Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it’s INSPIRING!” Unknown If you are one of the lucky few who wear prescription glasses, or even luckier, know someone who does, then this post is a shout out to you. Do you have any old pairs at home which you no longer need? Collecting … Continue reading
Oxfam – Stocking an Impressive Range of Fair Trade Labels
“Every time you spend money you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” Anna Lappe “Around the globe, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help revive livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the … Continue reading
Simple Constructive Ways to ‘Recycle’ Unwanted Items and Help Others
“Everyone can do simple things to make a difference and every little bit really does count”. Stella McCartney There is a growing movement of individuals and organisations who are doing a brilliant job of educating and providing us with simple, yet constructive ways to recycle unwanted items and have a positive impact on other peoples lives. One such … Continue reading
The Cardboard Box – Inspired Creative Play
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein The Cardboard Box and The Stick are two out of 53 toys which have been inducted into the Toy Hall Of Fame. The Toy Hall of Fame is located next to The Strong, the National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. Anyone can nominate a toy which … Continue reading
Innov8 – Handcrafting Beautiful Pieces of Unique Furniture
Wood; a renewable building material that tackles climate change. It’s beautiful, sustainable and the only material made from the sun. Make It Wood – Planet Ark Scott McKenzie from Innov8 brought this blackbutt timber (as seen in the feature image) back to life by reusing it to make a bookcase for our Baby Girl’s bedroom … Continue reading
Review: Who Gives A Crap – The Bottom Line…
For those who missed the post on Facebook this week, ‘Who Gives A Crap’ (WGAC) toilet paper is the latest discovery for this Hunter Gatherer – but have I tried it, you ask? Introducing Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper There are so many reasons to get excited about a company such as this: 50% of … Continue reading
It Must Have Been Fete: How To Create Wearable Outfits with Reloved Clothing Pieces
Buying reloved clothing is a sustainable lifestyle choice and a positive way to revive your wardrobe as it keeps fashion in the loop, rather than seeing unwanted items going to landfill. Here is some inspiration showing exactly how to integrate your new-found treasures into wearable outfits once you get home. After all, is there any point … Continue reading
Recycled Plastic Rugs
This rug is making an appearance on CWMS as it is made from recycled plastic. According to the retailer, Fab Habitat, all rugs are made using “shopping bags and other discarded plastic articles containing polypropylene.” This makes the recycled plastic rugs extremely durable for use in high traffic areas inside as well as perfect for … Continue reading
Starters Kit – 5 Reusable Items to Replace Single-use Plastic
“Small positive acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world”. Anonymous 🌱 Updated July 2019 🌱 This reusable ‘Starters Kit’ is full of practical items for those keen to live a little greener, all tried and tested by our family. In fact, they have become the essentials we reach for on a day-to-day basis in our … Continue reading
Affiliated with Biome Eco Stores
Biome Eco Stores is hands down CWMS’ favourite Eco Store! If you are one of those people who has always wanted to shop more consciously (I have my hand up here) but never knew how – you are going to love Biome Eco Stores. You are guaranteed to find a broad range of products which adhere to … Continue reading
The Most Practical and Convenient Reusable Bag to Make Plastic Bag-Free Shopping Easy
Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail It was a recent comment posted after my Plastic Bag-Free Shopping story which firstly gave me something to ponder, then became the topic for this reusable bag post… “Those who have ducked in to pick up a few things from the shops on their way home is almost a … Continue reading
