Tips for a better world

We all know the basics - catch public transport, take the stairs, recycle. But here are some more tips to help you in day to day life.

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Bamboo Serveware by Bambu

Find out more about Bambu and their sustainable approach to living here.

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Handy Home Tips: Make-do hair spray

Save money on hair spray (or if you've run out!):

Getting ready for a big night out and realise you're out of hair spray? Try dissolving a tablespoon of sugar in a glass of hot water, wait till it cools and then put into a spray bottle. It's effective and environmentally friendly, too!

Taken from the 4 Ingredients cookbook by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham.

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Handy Home Tips: Iron Cleaning

Easily clean your iron:

To clean the underneath, wipe it with a cloth soaked in cold tea. This will remove stains immediately.

Taken from the 4 Ingredients cookbook by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham.

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"You've heard about it for years now—everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? What about the choices of your fellow citizens? What behaviors are people adopting globally that have a positive impact on environmental sustainability? What has changed—and what hasn’t—in the past few years?"

View the above link to see a world map with the Greendex numbers for countries around the world. How does your country measure up?

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Handy Home Tips: Drains of your sink

Avoid spending money on expensive cleaning products:

To clean, put a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda down the sink followed by two tablespoons of vinegar, and let stand.

Taken from the 4 Ingredients cookbook by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham.

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Handy Home Tips: Brunette or Red Hair

Avoid spending money on expensive hair treatments:

To add shine, after shampooing rinse your hair with fresh brewed black coffee which you have cooled, followed by cold water.

Taken from the 4 Ingredients cookbook by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham.

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Handy Home Tips: Brittle & flaking fingernails

Avoid spending money on expensive nail treatments:

Mix 2 level teaspoons of gelatine into 1/2 a glass of fruit juice or cold water. Drink at once and repeat daily for at least 6 weeks. You should see a dramatic improvement in your nails after about 2 months.

Taken from the 4 Ingredients cookbook by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham.

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Hi!

Okay, so i'm hoping to post useful tips and hints to help everyone out in their everyday lives!

Hopefully there'll be everything from household tips to fair trade stories and more!

I can only hope this will be helpful to others and not only me.