[ECO]: Easy Ways To Go Green in 2016

With 2016  rocking and rolling for everyone already, what's a better time to start being green than now? 

While going green is a process, these are a few easy steps you can take on your journey of being more eco-friendly. 

♥ Switch your light bulbs to energy saving Compact fluorescent lightbulbs - they use about one 1/3 of electricity and last 10 times longer.

♥ Switch off wall sockets when not in use as they draw a lot of "phantom/vampire" energy while not in use.

♥ Stepping away from your computer for more than 20 minutes? Switch it to "sleep mode" and make sure to power off at the end of the day.

♥ Switch off the tap while brushing your teeth and make sure to have leaking taps fixed.

♥ Plant a tree

♥Start your own vegetable garden

♥  Print on both sides of paper and try go as electronic as possible in terms of documents etc

♥ When buying new beauty products, do your research to find out whether they are cruelty-free or not

♥ Buy local foods, this provides jobs for your community and saves on transport costs.

♥ RECYCLE - REUSE - REDUCE

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[ECO]: Greening Your Office

Eco Tips for The Workplace

Image Source: Jeff Sheldon from Unsplash

Being green in your home is one thing, but carrying it through to your workplace is fantastic! How does one go about greening your office? Well here are a few tips I've put together for you:

1) At the offices I currently work at, we've implemented a recycling system so we all sort our trash into paper; plastic; tin and glass and this gets picked up once a week. Try google companies that will come pick up your recycling for you, or where you can drop it off. 

2) Need to print out documents? We use scrap paper (paper that's already been printed on the one side). Better yet though, try go as digital as possible. 

3) Unfortunately, some documents still need to be printed out in this digital day and age, so try make sure the paper you're buying is recycled paper. 

4) Keep files on computer (make sure to back it up though) instead of file cabinets.

5) When using the copier/printer, use it on draft mode or 'eco' mode as some new copiers have. You'll save on ink and try print on both sides.

6) Power down. Unplug your chargers when they are not being used, switch off unnecessary lights and when leaving work make sure your computer has shut down and is not just on 'sleep mode'. 

7) Use compact fluorescent bulbs. This uses less electricity. Also try and use as much natural light as possible. This can even be achieved by having light coloured decor which helps reflect light. 

8) Find out who stays in your area and carpool to work - your petrol tank will be much happier!

9) Green you office with small indigenous plants, helps emit oxygen into the air and gives the office a friendlier appeal. 

10) Inquire about using green cleaning products in the bathrooms and kitchens. 

Hope these tips have helped? Let me know if you have any great eco tips for the office?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[ECO]: Paper Recycling

Why Should We Recycle Paper?

Image: Unsplash

Those that have been reading my blog for a while now, know that I have an obsession when it comes to recycling. I can become quite hectic over it but I feel in terms of the environment, it's a good obsession to have. Over the next few weeks I'll be chatting more about recycling but today's post features a few facts on paper recycling.

While paper is pretty much a necessity in our everyday lives, we're luckily switching over to the electronic side of things but we still use so much paper everyday, and while it may be essential, the trees that are being cut down for it are far more essential.

Did you know that recycling one tonne of paper can save the following?
17 Trees
3.3 cubic yards of landfill space
9 barrels of oil
4000 kilowatts of energy
7000 gallons of water

So how can you play your part?

1) Change to electronic billing - this saves all those bills being thrown in the bin.

2) Need to print something out? Try use both sides of the page.

3) Keep a paper recycling bin right next to the photocopier and fax machine at the office, you'll be surprised how quickly it will fill up.

4) Subscribe to your favourite magazine or newspaper digitally.

5) Buy recycled paper. Using old paper to make new paper uses a lot less energy.

6) Visit Treevolution to find out where you can take your paper recycling to or if it can be collected from your house.

Need any help with recycling? Drop me a message - I'd love to help, like I've said, it's a passion!


Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[VIDEO]: Lush Haul June 2015

My First Impressions of LUSH

 



Last week I got to check out the new Lush store in Gauteng - it's so beautiful! I feel like I need a whole day there!

 

I confessed in my video that I'm a Lush newbie, you can find out why on the video but I bought some great products that I'm in the process of testing out and was spoilt with an amazing goodie bag.

 

The products I feature in the video are as follows:

 

♥ Rose Jam Bubble Room

♥ Tisty Toasty'

♥ Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

♥ Honey I washed The Kids

♥ Sex Bomb Bath Ballistic

♥Ultrabland Facial Cleanser

♥Angels on Bare Skin

♥Bohemian

♥Lush Handmade Colour Pigment

 

I'd really love to know what products you recommend I try next? What are your favourites?

 

 

Look out for reviews on these products soon!

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[REVIEW]: Milk & Honey Bath Soak

Earth Sap - Milk & Honey Bath Soak

 



Nothing beats a relaxing bath after a long day right? I always add a little oil or a few scoops of bath salts to add to the indulgence of relaxing in a hot bath tub. This bath soak from Earth Sap is the latest next to my bath.

 

With a milk and honey scent that smells so good, these sea salts help provide your skin with nourishment and the added milk and honey serve as a natural source of vitamins. Plus, this soak is utterly relaxing.

 

Made from a handful of simple ingredients such as sea salt; milk; honey; peppermint; lemon; orange; lavender; Epsom salts and eucalyptus oil, a few scoops of this indulgent bath soak will add bliss to your bath time.

 

Its a big tub (450ml) and it is recyclable, plus you can definitely find ways to reuse this tub afterwards I'm sure. Along with smelling great, it also leaves your skin feeling great. Sometimes after using a bath soak, my skin feels so dry afterwards so luckily this wasn't the case after using these bath salts.

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[NOTE]: Earth Day 2015

22 April 2015 - Earth Day

 

 

On Wednesday the 22nd of April, it's Earth Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness of environmental issues!

 

Here are a few of my easy tip on how to celebrate Earth Day:

 

♥ Plant a tree! Why not in the beautiful Platbos Forest? ps: check out this post on why I have a special place in my heart for this Forest

 

♥ Recycle, Reuse & Reduce

 

♥ Switch off unnecessary lights and appliances and unplug your charges from the wall sockets!

 

♥ Try save water whenever you can, here is a post with some great water saving tips

 

♥ Support Cruelty Free brands

 

♥ Choose natural and organic whenever you can

 

What are you doing this year for Earth Day?

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 

 

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Consol My Jars - Birthday Style

Celebrating my Birthday with My Jars from Consol
 

 

 Hi friends!

I received some of these cute My Jars from Consol to play around with and style and thought they would be perfect for the small birthday party I hosted at home a few weeks ago.

I'm a huge fan of glass as it's 100% recyclable and I think it just looks a bit classier.

Here are some pics from a few of the snacks & decor I had on the table.

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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GGG Tip: Easy Ways To Go Green

A Few Simple Tips

Hi there my green darlings!

It's a new month, a new week and it's National Environmental week here in South Africa! So what better time to start making changes in your lifestyle to become more green!

Here are a few tips on how to play your part in saving the environment:

♡ Switch off all lights before leaving the house

♡ Unplug all unnecessary electrical appliances when not in use ~ After I've done my hair in the morning, I always switch off the plug that I use for my hair styling tools, every little bit helps!

♡ Unplug your cellphone charger when you're not using it

♡ Reuse magazines & newspaper as wrapping paper

♡ Switch off the tap when brushing your teeth

♡ Try cut your shower time by 1 minute, you will save 3300 litres of water a year

♡ Wait until your dishwasher is fully loaded before running it

♡ Need a new light bulb? Replace it with a compact fluorescent bulb

♡ Buy local - food, clothes, beauty products etc

♡ Love to buy a coffee every morning? Take your own cup!

♡ Donate your unwanted clothes to a charity or organise a clothes swap with friends

♡ Choose paper less billing for your accounts

♡ Find out about recycling collections in your area and start a recycling program at home

♡ Change a small area of your garden to a vegetable garden and grow your own food

♡ Support brands that are cruelty free

Not too hard right?

Lets GO GREEN!

Let me know what tips you have for going green?

Love always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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Recycle: Wine Bottles

How to Recycle and Upcycle Wine Bottles

When it comes to wine, I do enjoy a glass of Chenin Blanc or Chardonnay and since I live in South Africa, we have so many fantastic locally produced wines. But what do I do with the bottle afterwards? I usually throw it away in my glass recycling bin but here's another cool idea - make upcycled drinking glasses!

Hands up if you love wine!

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Recycling Wood

5 Things You Can Make from Recycled Wood

Source: Jarrimber

A reader sent me this infographic (thanks Todd Smith) - I guess it's becoming really obvious that I love infographics haha. As someone who studied art, can you blame me though? It's quite cool what you can create with that old piece of wood that been lying around! I think I'm going to do some Pinterest stalking and find some more recycled wood ideas for you guys!

If you have any information or infographics that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to contact me!

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Reusing Glass

Ideas on How to Reuse Glass

I found these cute ideas of how to reuse glass on Pinterest and wanted to share them with you. Glass is amazing because it is 100% recyclable but it can also be reused in so many different ways. Put your creative thinking cap on before you throw away that wine bottle, and by throw away, I obviously mean in the recycling bin. 

All images: Pinterest

I'm thinking of doing a post where I show you how I've reused items in my house - what do you think, would you be interested in that?

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Glass Recycling Process

How Glass is Recycled: The Process

Image: Pinterest

Last week I post an infographic on 10 reasons why you should recycle glass bottles and for this week's post I found this cool step by step infographic on how they recycle glass. It really helps a lot if you've rinsed out your glass before sending it off to be recycled. 

Like I mentioned last week, its so amazing that glass never degrades! It can be forever recycled! Like Consol's slogan says "Choose Glass"!

Do you recycle your glass?

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10 Reasons to Recycle Glass Bottles

Why Should You Recycle Glass Bottles? Here Are Ten Reasons

Image: Pinterest

How interesting! I hope this inspires you to recycle your glass bottles! Next week I'll be posting about how they recycle glass!

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Being Green

What Being Green is About

I love this and wanted to share it with you all!

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Recycling: Paper

How Recycling Paper Can Help

image: Pinterest

Please recycle your paper!

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Choose Glass: Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

The Grip & Go Bottle for Consol's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

If you follow me on twitter and you've seen some of the pictures I've tweeted you will notice that I usually have a Consol Grip & Go bottle with me. Whether it be when I go to yoga, when I'm driving around or just at my desk - I love these bottles! I've even bought all the colours for my family so we can all use the bottles each day. 

I love using glass packaging as its pure and organic and ensures that your food and beverages won''t be contaminated. Another reason I love glass, it's 100% recyclable! For more info, read my blog post on glass (one of my first few blog posts!)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Consol have pledged to donate a percentage of all sales of the Pink Grip & Go bottle sold at Consol shops in October to fight against breast cancer!

Each Grip & Go is only R18,50 - so please help support the cause!

For more information follow Consol on twitter

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REVIEW: Alima Pure

Alima Pure

Natural Make-Up

I was recently invited to try out some of the Alima Pure mineral make up to see what I thought about it. I won't lie to you, I've always been a bit apprehensive when it comes to natural make up. Firstly when you've found the foundation that works for you, it's hard to try something else. Plus, natural make up can be really expensive. But I promised myself I would go in with an open mind as mineral make up is something I'd like to one day switch over to.

Made from mineral pigments which offer natural sun protection, anti-inflammatory benefits and have subtle reflective properties, this make up range is free of irritants and preservatives and contains no additives, fillers or fragrances!

 With over 240 shades and colours, you're bound to find something that suits you!

I was quite impressed that you could first use a colour correcting powder before applying your mineral foundation

With so many shades, you can be certain you will find one to suit your skin tone

Alima has such amazingly soft make up brushes

Reasons why Alima Pure is Glam and Green?

The brand is cruelty free and is Leaping Bunny certified
The packaging is 100% recyclable
They give back a percentage of their profits through 1% For The Planet
They offset 100% of their corporate carbons emissions through contributions to carbonfung.org
Alima Pure make up has no parabens; no talc; no chemicals; no gluten; no dyes and no nanoparticles

Here are a few of the products I'm adding to my wish list:

This is the perfect to give my cheeks a bit of colour

This Kitten Brush can be used for your finishing powder, blush, bronzer etc

I loved this eyeshadow but I would use it as my highlighter for just below my brows and just above my cheek bones

To view more of the products and to get more information, have a look at the Thankful Planet/ Alima Pure South Africa Facebook page

Have you tried any mineral make up? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!

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