Eco-savers...

What with energy prices soon to skyrocket in the UK, and on top of that the new NI tax change eating further into peoples pockets I’ve been thinking about things you can do around the home to save money and help save the planet.

1. Any habit that will reduce your energy bills!
   1. Turning off lights
   2. Limiting tumble dryer usage
   3. Turning the heating down a degree
      1. Put a jumper & socks on instead
   4. Shortening shower time
      1. Turning the water off when soaping your hair, body, or when shaving
      2. Collect water in the bathtub or a cup to rinse the blade
      3. Reducing the number of hair-washes each week
      4. Purchasing an eco-shower head or turning the flow down if you can
      5. Skipping a shower altogether and having a sink wash
   5. Swap to eco bulbs
   6. Don’t leave external doors open longer than necessary
   7. etc…
2. Buying second hand
   1. Clothing (buy bundles off eBay)
   2. Books
   3. Electronics
   4. etc…
3. Eco subscriptions
   1. Toilet roll – (branded is normally 28p and up, supermarket own brand 15p and up – per 100 sheets)
      1. Who Gives A Crap – 18.8p per 100 sheets
      2. Bumboo – 27.8p per 100 sheets (26.4p with a subscription)
      3. Serous Tissue – 29.8p per 100 sheets (26.8p with a subscription)
      4. Cheeky Panda – 37.5p per 100 sheets (35.6p with a subscription)
   2. Dishwasher Tablets – (branded is normally 17p and up, supermarket own brand 11p and up – per wash, and that’s not including the salt and rinse-aid)
      1. Splosh – 14p per wash (no need for Salt and rinse-aid)
      2. Smol – 15p per wash (no need for Salt and rinse-aid)
      3. Dishthings – 17p per wash (no need for salt and rinse-aid)
4. Water-free swaps
   1. Dish soap bar instead of washing up liquid
   2. Solid shampoo bar (and/or conditioner bar)
   3. Solid (artisan) soap bar instead of shower-gel

Please comment below with any further environmentally friendly swaps that have saved you money! Here at Eve’s Choice are always looking to make more eco changes in our lives!