Category: Eco and ethical

1. Brahms and an Owl for an Eco baby

   Posted on 5:43pm Tuesday 6th Oct 2015

   What do this lovely music and an Owl have in common? Well it's a little corny but I just discovered our new Everearth 'Owl' is musical- pull on his tail and he plays some wonderful music: the Brahms' Lullaby, apparently one of the most famous and recognizable melodies in the world, used by countless parents to sing their babies to sleep. I am not musical at all but I did immediately say 'that's nice, what is it?!' and luckily my incredibly musical wife was there to answer. Music like this worked for our eldest (now 6), so if you are looking for a lovely baby gift, which will be useful too .....

                                 

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2. Zero Waste week

   Posted on 2:09pm Friday 5th Sep 2014

   

   It is almost the end of Zero Waste week: did you take the pledge?

   Thinking "Zero Waste" is a great way to reduce landfill waste but also save money: they usually go hand in hand.

   Already in its 7th year, Zero Waste week's theme this year is "One more thing". Most people do their best to reduce their waste and recycle what they can but we all know we could do more. By taking a pledge, we can decide on a small thing to change and pledge to follow it through long-term (maybe even forever).

   Here are some ideas taken from the Zero Waste website:

   • Ditch plastic carrier bags
   • Pack a zero waste lunch
   • Recycle your Tetra Pak cartons
   • Take clothes to a textile bank
   • Shop naked!
   • Declutter without landfill
   • Reduce food waste
   • Repair something
   • Spread the word!

   By the way, naked shopping is buying without any waste or extra packaging: a naked cucumber as opposed to a naked customer!

   At Really Eco Baby HQ we have pledged to declutter without landfill. What will you choose?

   You can submit your pledge on the Zero Waste website (and receive their newsletter) but we would also love for you to let us know!

   Or why not sending us picture of your Zero Waste week: who will have the smallest bin bag (or none at all??)

3. Melody Seal

   Posted on 10:22am Thursday 8th May 2014

   

   Really Eco Baby is very proud to stock  wonderful cards by the London-based artist Melody Seal: they will bring a personnal touch to your gifts and you won't find those on the high street.

   What's more, Melody designed our new message cards and we absolutely love them! They will be a great addition to our gift boxes.

   Melody Seal is an independent graphic artist based in London; she specializes in limited edition original screenprints and recycled greeting cards, all featuring her signature highly decorative and detailed pen and ink drawings. All of her work is made using sustainable, recycled, fairtrade and organic materials and is mostly inspired by nature and our connection (or disconnection) with it, as well as traditional folktales and tribal art from around the world. She hopes to use her art as a platform to promote sustainability, ethical and environmental issues as well as to bring inspiration, beauty and imagination into the lives of others.

   If you want to know more about Melody, check her blogspost and her Etsy shop.

    

   

4. Eco Easter

   Posted on 6:22pm Wednesday 16th Apr 2014

   We love Easter! There is the religious aspect of course but it is also a celebration of the arrival of Spring. 

   It is agreat opportunity to organise crafty activities with the kids both inside (making chocolate) and outdoor (creating a wicker basket)

   Look after Mother Nature this year with our eco-friendly Easter ideas:

   • our Yummy Nest is on sale: of course there is lots of chocolate included (choose between Green & Black and Rawr) but lots of other yummy products: coconut oil, lipbalm, soap and lavender.

   

   • take an old wicker basket (from charity shop) or plastic bucket and decorate it with treasures from your house and garden: stickers, wool, grass, pine cones, leaves,... 

   • fill your Easter basket with Fairtrade and Organic chocolates.

   • make your own natural food dyes to colour your eggs: your children will love the experiment and you will reduce packaging and chemicals found in egg colouring kits.

   

   • make an origami Easter bunny