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Sustainable Practices | Jungle Hugger

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

This is the widest section on the site. It covers the thinking and habits behind sustainable living rather than specific products.

Some of the articles here are the ones we wish we’d had when we first started taking this seriously. What sustainable living actually means, how planned obsolescence works and why it matters, the difference between compostable and biodegradable, how to start composting, and how to promote biodiversity in your garden without it becoming a full-time project.

There are also a few pieces that came from our own experiences directly, including our time at Sutton Community Farm in London and a guide to eco-friendly entrepreneurship for anyone thinking about starting something of their own.

If you’re new to the site and not sure where to start, the What is Sustainable Living guide is the best place.

Sustainable Practices

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This section explores practical steps, habits, and insights to help you live a more eco-conscious life. From reducing waste and embracing renewable energy to understanding sustainable materials and practices, these articles guide you toward making meaningful changes that benefit the planet and future generations.

Large group of volunteers and supporters posing in front of a building at Sutton Community Farm.
Sustainable Practices

Sutton Community Farm: London’s Sustainable Gem

A day at Sutton Community Farm, one of London's largest. How its veg-box model works, and why local, community-led growing matters.

September, 2024 · 9 min read
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6 Ways to Promote Biodiversity in Your Garden

Simple, practical ways to bring your garden to life. Planting for pollinators, leaving wild corners, adding water, and what to stop doing.

July, 2024 · 4 min read
Compostable vs Biodegradable certification over a compost background
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Compostable vs Biodegradable: Know the Difference

Compostable and biodegradable are not the same thing. What each label really means, where the line sits, and how to read them before you buy.

February, 2023 · 5 min read
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7 Great Sustainable Fabrics and an Eco-Friendly Textile Shopping Guide

Which fabrics are actually greener? How natural, recycled and synthetic textiles really compare, and what to look for on a clothing label.

November, 2022 · 15 min read
what is cork - wine bottle corks
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What Is Cork — And How Sustainable Is It Really?

What cork actually is, how it is harvested from living trees without felling them, and why it is one of the most renewable materials around.

November, 2022 · 8 min read
Green Insights – Sustainable Living, Explained Honestly
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23 Ways To Reduce Your Environmental Impact

The everyday changes that genuinely cut your environmental impact, and the ones that mostly just feel good. Practical, low-effort, honest.

October, 2022 · 39 min read
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What Is Composting and How to Get Started in 2026

What composting is and how it works, in plain terms. The greens and browns balance, what to add, what to skip, and how to start a small heap.

October, 2022 · 12 min read
Le Creuset Skillet Review – cooking tofu in the cast-iron pan after 3 years of use.
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Planned Obsolescence: Examples and How to Avoid It

Why so many products seem built to die. What planned obsolescence is, the everyday examples, and how to spot and avoid it when you buy.

October, 2022 · 11 min read
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What is Sustainable Living – The Ultimate Guide

What sustainable living actually means, beyond the buzzword. The choices that matter, the ones that do not, and how to start without the guilt.

September, 2022 · 17 min read