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Green Living – Eco-Friendly Product Reviews and Guides

Honest, long-term reviews and guides, based on what we actually live with.

Everything here is based on real use. We’ve been testing eco-friendly products for years, in our home, kitchen, and daily routines. If something didn’t work, we say so. If it’s worth the money, we explain why and how long we’ve had it.

The reviews and guides are organised into four areas.

Zero Waste covers the practical everyday swaps. Shampoo bars, safety razors, reusable pads, dental floss and more. These are the products that replace single-use items for good, as long as you pick the right ones.

Home and Garden covers what we clean with, what we grow in, and how we run our home day to day. Ecover cleaning products, compostable pots, a DIY hydroponics setup and more.

Avoid Obsolescence is the section we care most about. Planned obsolescence is one of the most wasteful things in modern manufacturing. The reviews here focus on things built to last, like Le Creuset cast iron that improves with age and kettles that keep going for years.

Biodegradable and Compostable cuts through the label confusion. Not everything marketed as biodegradable actually breaks down at home. We cover what the certifications mean, which products genuinely qualify, and what’s worth buying.

If you’re new to this and not sure where to start, the Green Insights section covers the thinking behind it all.

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Discover practical, eco-friendly swaps for everyday life — from sustainable kitchen tools to zero-waste products we’ve tested and trust.

Le Creuset Skillet Review – cooking tofu in the cast-iron pan after 3 years of use.
Avoid Obsolescence

Le Creuset Skillet Review 2026: 3 Years of Real Use

Three years of weekly cooking and it still sears like new. Why this cast iron skillet has earned its place, and where the enamel shows wear.

October, 2025 · 7 min read
Four Ecover eco friendly home cleaning products displayed on soil with lush green leaves in the background.
Home & Garden, Biodegradable

Ecover Review 2026: 8 Products, Two Years of Use

Over two years of using Ecover at home across eight products. What actually cleans, what falls short, and whether the eco trade-off is worth it.

September, 2024 · 8 min read
Herbs and flowering plants growing in eco-friendly compostable pots on a windowsill, demonstrating sustainable gardening practices.
Compostable

Haxnicks Compostable Pots Review 2026: Do They Break Down?

Haxnicks compostable fibre pots and saucers, tested in the garden. Seedling health, how fast the pots break down, and if roots grow through.

August, 2024 · 1 min read
Maroon yoga mat rolled out on green grass with a black carrier bag on one end
Biodegradable

Liforme Yoga Mat Review 2026: 2 Years of Grip Tested

Two years on the Liforme yoga mat. The grip when you are dripping, the alignment markers, what it is made of, and whether it earns the price.

August, 2024 · 12 min read
Pela Case Review Classic Black iPhone 14 Pro Max - Compostable phone case in packaging.
Compostable

Pela Case Review 2026: 4 Years On, Is It Still Worth It?

Four years of daily use, drops and travel on iPhones 13 to 16. Here is how Pela's compostable case really held up, and if it is worth it.

July, 2024 · 9 min read
KinKind Be Kind and Clear My Head shampoo bars photographed among green leaves in natural light, showing their plastic-free packaging.
Zero Waste

KinKind Shampoo & Conditioner Review 2026

Two years on KinKind shampoo and conditioner bars. The lather, the scent, how long a bar lasts, and whether they really beat bottles.

July, 2024 · 6 min read
Bambaw reusable cotton pads
Zero Waste, Compostable

Bambaw Reusable Cotton Pads Review 2026: Worth the Switch?

Bambaw reusable cotton rounds for face and makeup removal. How well they clean, the wash-bag system, softness over time, and the waste saved.

July, 2023 · 8 min read
Open Nuud deodorant starter pack showing two red tubes inside eco-friendly cardboard packaging.
Zero Waste

Nuud Deodorant Review 2026: 3 Years On, Does It Last?

Three years on Nuud natural deodorant. How long it really keeps you fresh, what the micro-silver formula is like, and the honest catches.

June, 2023 · 7 min read
Bambaw sanitary pad
Zero Waste

Bambaw Reusable Sanitary Pads Review 2026: 4 Years On

Four years with Bambaw reusable cloth sanitary pads. Absorbency, the snap fit, leak performance, the washing routine, and how they wear.

June, 2023 · 6 min read