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Welcome to the eco house

...where toxins are few, waste is minimal and materials are ethically sourced. Sounds dreamy, right? Make a start with these eco swaps...

Welcome to the eco house

ASTONISH MOULD AND MILDEW BLASTER, £1, NATIONWIDE Cruelty-free cleaning products, no animal ingredients and approved by the Vegetarian and Vegan Society – Astonish’s recent makeover has our homes gleaming.

PEARLBAR ECO TOOTHBRUSH, £7.49, ORGANICALLYEPIC.UK 100% carefully crafted biodegradable handle and charcoal-infused bristles to balance PH levels, means this toothbrush will break down in soil within six months.

KINN KITCHEN CLEANER, £4.25, KINN-LIVING.COM A plant-based formula filled with natural detergents of lavender and rosemary essential oils to keep kitchen counters and fridge shelves sparkling and smelling fresh.

YOPE KITCHEN HAND SOAPS, £6.99, HEALTH STORES NATIONWIDE Free-from parabens, silicones, colorants, SLESs and SLSs, we keep this antibacterial clove liquid soap next to our kitchen sink to help neutralises strong odours.

ECOVER WASHING-UP LIQUID, £2.40,WAITROSE For squeaky clean dishes without leaving hands zapped of moisture, try Ecover’s plant-based mineral ingredients, like this lemon and aloe vera blend.

E-CLOTH WINDOW CLEANING MITT, £9.99, E-CLOTH.COM 40% of the UK population suffers from an allergy of some sort, so how about you do away with chemicals all together? This highly absorbent fibre structure expands when wet to trap dirt, so you can see your reflection in glass counters and windows with just a spritz of water.

NATRACARE, FROM £1.79, WAITROSE A woman will use on average 11,000 tampons or pads in her lifetime, with cotton being the most heavily pesticide-sprayed crop. Natracare’s organic personal health care products are the first step in making your period a toxic-free affair.

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