January, February, March, *blink*, December. 2020 seems to have flown by and before you know it, it’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions! After the year that was, we think it’s time to embrace a slower and more sustainable lifestyle. We’ve all seen how living slower has positively impacted our planet (e.g. less air pollution, clearer water). So, why not continue this into the New Year? Here are some New Year’s resolution ideas you can take and implement into your life to get you going! 

Switch to organic cotton products 

Choose products made from organic cotton next time you shop. Organic cotton is much better for the environment than both conventional cotton and synthetic alternatives. This is because it is grown without the use of chemical pesticides and it helps give farmers a more sustainable livelihood. Do you use cotton rounds to cleanse your face? Make the switch to Reusable Organic Cotton Facial Pads! Tired of disposing of plastic cotton buds? Try Bamboo Cotton Buds! Perhaps you’re looking for an alternative to plastic panty liners? Our Hello Liners are the solution to that! 

Gradually swap one disposable item for a reusable alternative 

2021 is the year of sustainability! Have you become more conscious of the products you have been using? Wonderful! We’ve created a list of some reusable items you might like to make the switch to once the plastic product reaches the end of its life: 

• Safety Razor – Get yourself a good ol’ fashioned Safety Razor that does not require you to dispose of and change an entire cartridge once the blades go blunt! 
• Menstrual Cup – For those who menstruate, the Hello Cup will change your life! Say goodbye to pads and tampons, you’re all about the zero-waste lifestyle now. 
• Reusable Coffee Capsule – If you’re a regular coffee drinker and have a compatible coffee machine at home/work, it’s time to make the switch to a Reusable Coffee Capsule! 

Start DIYing your own personal care and cleaning products 

Homemade personal care and cleaning products work just as well as store bought products! They’re just chemical free… and we LOVE the sound of that! Are you new to DIY? We recommend starting off with the Make Your Own Cleaning Kit. It comes with 2x amber glass spray bottles, Castile soap, essential oils, labels for your homemade creations and an instruction booklet with recipes! 

Switch to compostable and biodegradable products 

Do you know the difference between compostable and biodegradable products? While both intend materials to be returned back to the Earth safely, compostable materials require special composting conditions and biodegradable materials are designed to break down in landfill. 

For compostable products, this might be coconut-based products (e.g. Coconut Bowls, Scourers, Scrub Pads), Organic Produce Bags and Wax Wraps. For biodegradable products, these include corn-PLA based Bin Bags and Vegan Floss! 

Say no to fast fashion! 

We recommend checking second-hand stores if you’re looking for new clothes! You never know what you’ll find and we think there’s nothing better than wearing something no one else has and saving money! 

Switch to stainless steel products (that are designed to last you forever!) 

Make 2021 the year you purchase less because you’ve made worthwhile switches to products that’ll last you forever. Tired of using single-use plastic straws? Try Stainless Steel Straws! Frustrated with your plastic laundry pegs that keep breaking into smaller plastic pieces? These Stainless Steel Pegs will last you more than a lifetime!