# Primo Natura
> Primo Natura is an eco blog sharing impactful eco-friendly actions to help planet Earth covering sustainable lifestyle, home and garden, positive news & more. 
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## Pages
- [About Primo Natura](https://primonatura.co.uk/about.md) - I'm a writer and full-time educator working in a primary school, who has always had a passion for the environment. Based in the UK, I write about positive news, alongside topics including minimalism, technology, DIY projects and more with an environmental stance. Teaching has always been a passion…
- [Community Guidelines](https://primonatura.co.uk/community-guidelines.md) - Sharing work online provides an excellent opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. This community includes you, and it serves as a platform to exchange ideas, share experiences, and express your opinions on the content you found most enjoyable. To maintain a positive and…
- [Contact Us](https://primonatura.co.uk/contact-us.md) - We welcome emails from readers, which can be sent to the email address below. Please note that I am a sole content creator, but I endeavour to respond as soon as possible, alternatively send a direct messages to my Mastodon account. 📧hello@primonatura.co.uk📱Mastodon
- [Privacy Policy](https://primonatura.co.uk/privacy-policy.md) - Last Modification Date: (10th April, 2024) Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, our privacy policy will explain what information is collected when you access and navigate this website. This privacy policy will explain the following: the uses of the information, the way we secure and p…
- [RSS](https://primonatura.co.uk/rss-links.md) - Primo Natura currently has active accounts on the Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bookwrym and Matrix. Our social media presence is currently limited to the Fediverse by choice, as we do not currently support the business practices leading Silicon Valley companies use. Our accounts support RSS (Really Simple S…
- [Support](https://primonatura.co.uk/support.md) - Primo Natura, is supported by you. If you have found our work to be of value, please consider making a donation. Below are the different places we currently accept donations, with reoccurring or none reoccurring next to them. Liberapay and Ko-Fi both support Credit Cards, Debit Cards, PayPal and St…

## Posts
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — August 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-029.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [7 of the Latest Environmental and Conservation Video Games](https://primonatura.co.uk/7-of-the-latest-environmental-and-conservation-video-games.md) - One of my all-time popular posts was about environmental games. Personally, I enjoy the lower stress and calmness that these games can offer. Therefore, here are seven new games that expand on my list of 11 already covered by me in 2024. I have tried to summarise what they offer without giving too…
- [Immerse Yourself: Nature Audio In Your Pocket](https://primonatura.co.uk/immerse-yourself-nature-audio-in-your-pocket.md) - Spending time in nature has been found to be beneficial both cognitively and improvement in mood, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. However, not all of us can access the remarkable environment around us. Therefore, online sites might be able to give us a connection to nature from the benefit…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — July 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-028.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [My 30-Day Journey with Ocean Bottle Brew: What I Learned](https://primonatura.co.uk/my-30-day-journey-with-ocean-bottle-brew-what-i-learned.md) - Hot drinks are essential for staying warm and for some of us our daily caffeine. However, single-use cups from traditional outlets like Starbucks and McDonald’s have a plastic lining to prevent spills. Therefore, this contributes to silent plastic pollution. Reusable cups, on the other hand, keep y…
- [6 Positive Environmental News Sites You Should Know About](https://primonatura.co.uk/6-positive-environmental-news-sites-you-should-know-about.md) - News outlets aren't well known to always highlight the good, and while many report both successes and issues, some outlets specialise in upbeat stories. As many readers know, each month we collect the week’s best positive news; though if you want more feel‑good coverage, the sites below focus exclu…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — June 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-027.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (July to September 2026)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-july-to-september-2025-2.md) - Here are some of the bigger and lesser known environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between July and September 2026. Many of these days serve to raise awareness about significant environmental concerns, while the international animal days…
- [Sari Textile Waste: How Companies are Utilising It](https://primonatura.co.uk/sari-textile-waste-how-companies-are-utilising-it.md) - A Sari is a draped cloth which can measure between six and eight metres in length from the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally worn by women, these garments are considered formal attire in the countries of the region. While we have previously spoken about cotton being recycled in the UK by Teemill,…
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — May 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-026.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [The Unmentionable Truth: Why and How to Recycle a Bra](https://primonatura.co.uk/the-unmentionable-truth-why-and-how-to-recycle-a-bra.md) - Bras combine fabrics (cotton, nylon, polyester, elastane), trims (hooks, underwires), and padding — a mix that’s hard for municipal recycling systems to process. That means most discarded bras end up in landfill or are incinerated, where synthetic fibres release greenhouse gases and microplastics.…
- [Why I Switched to Scence: A Review of Their Eco-Friendly Deodorant](https://primonatura.co.uk/why-i-switched-to-scence-a-review-of-their-eco-friendly-deodorant.md) - Deodorant is something many of use each day to help remove the funk from our pits, and with more people seeking eco-friendly options the market is growing, driving innovation and allowing new companies to emerge. Following Wild Deodorant being acquired by Unliever, this left a sour taste in where t…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — April 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-025.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [6 Websites to View the British Energy Grid](https://primonatura.co.uk/6-british-websites-to-view-energy-grid.md) - Energy plays a vital role in society, but where does the power come from? These six websites show where energy comes from in real-time; this lets you be better informed about your energy consumption and track progress towards a net-zero grid. Winderful Winderful displays wind power generation for t…
- [10 UK Zero Waste & Refillable Deodorants](https://primonatura.co.uk/10-uk-zero-waste-refillable-deodorants.md) - Are you looking to reduce your plastic in the bathroom? Deodorants are a product many of us apply daily, but can we smell good and lower our waste? Many companies are ditching aerosol cans and offering refillable or low-waste solutions – with companies offering salt sticks and pushable tubes. Deodo…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — March 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-024.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (April to June 2026)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-april-to-june-2026.md) - Here are some of the bigger and lesser known environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between April and June 2026. Many of these days serve to raise awareness about significant environmental concerns, while the international animal days als…
- [My Daily Products Index - Personal Care](https://primonatura.co.uk/daily-products-index-personal-care.md) - After the success and requests of my Everyday Carry (EDC) I have wanted to make an index of the products I use daily – while some of them classed as zero waste, others, are not quite there. Sadly, I am yet to find an Aloe Vera gel that is not packed in plastic; sometimes the ideal solution isn’t re…
- [40 Positive Environmental Success Stories — February 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-023.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Sustainable Pleasure: How to Recycle Your Old Sex Toys Responsibly](https://primonatura.co.uk/sustainable-pleasure-how-to-recycle-your-old-sex-toys-responsibly.md) - Globally, 78% of individuals over the age of 18 own at least one sex toy, and more than half of people bought a sex toy within the last year. Sex toys can be made from a mix of plastics, silicone, or glass and may feature electronic components to add that extra buzz. But what happens when the batte…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — January 2026](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-022.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [The Top Environmental Headlines From 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/the-top-environmental-headlines-from-2025.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. This blog differs from our usual schedule by featuring a selection of positive content from 2025. We hope this yearly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, has sparked joy and shown that progress is being…
- [Setting Sustainable Resolutions to Help the Environment](https://primonatura.co.uk/setting-sustainable-resolutions.md) - The New Year is a classic time to make a pledge, that will hopefully last. While it is true that many people will give up their pledge, choosing a target that is manageable and maintaining is a positive step. I firmly believe that small positive long-lasting action is greater than large actions tha…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — December 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-021.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (January to March 2026)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-january-to-march-2026.md) - Here are some of the bigger and lesser known environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between January and March 2026. Many of these days serve to raise awareness about significant environmental concerns, while the international animal days…
- [6 Ethical and Sustainable Underwear Brands for Men](https://primonatura.co.uk/6-ethical-and-sustainable-underwear-brands-for-men.md) - Looking for a new pair of underwear with high ethical standards, made from eco-friendly materials? Here are my top recommendations – from the brands that use organic cotton, to ethically sourced bamboo. Underwear is something that needs to fit right and be comfortable, and with so many choices it c…
- [40 Positive Environmental Success Stories — November 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-020.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [What's On My Minimal (ish) iPhone](https://primonatura.co.uk/whats-on-my-minimal-ish-iphone.md) - The average Brit spends three hours a day on their mobile devices, with an average number of apps on our phones between 18 and over 80, depending on the source. Despite the varied numbers, my phone has just under 20, 3rd party apps I regularly use from the Apple App Store. Alongside the apps, I hav…
- [Why I Changed Banks For The Planet](https://primonatura.co.uk/why-i-changed-banks-for-the-planet.md) - Banks are integral to our daily lives. We rely on them to receive our salaries, make transactions, pay bills, and secure loans or mortgages. However, behind each of these transactions lies a financial system that subtly influences not just our economy but also, albeit less obviously, our planet. Th…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — October 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-019.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [How To Recycle Old Tennis Balls](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-recycle-old-tennis-balls.md) - For many people, sports is a great way to stay active, with clubs to help people learn and keep fit. However, recreational tennis players may have to change their tennis balls every 4 to 6 hours of play. So what is the best course of action with all the tennis balls that are past their peak perform…
- [Affordable Refillable Hand Wash Brands You Need to Know](https://primonatura.co.uk/affordable-refillable-hand-wash-brands-you-need-to-know.md) - Looking to reduce your plastic in the bathroom or kitchen? Here are my top recommendations – with companies using liquid refills and dissolvable tablets. I am always looking for ways to reduce how much plastic enters our home to cut down on waste. While many forms of plastic can be recycled, it is…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — September 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-018.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (October to December 2025)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-october-to-december-2025.md) - Our quarterly blog outlines a selection of upcoming environmental consciousness awareness days celebrated in both the UK and around the globe. This time we are looking at October to December, which raises awareness of many animals such as otters, chickens, and crows. TK October International Walk T…
- [There's Plastic In My Chewing Gum?](https://primonatura.co.uk/theres-plastic-in-my-chewing-gum.md) - Worldwide we roughly chew 560,000 tons of gum every year equating to 374 billion pieces. But did you know your gum may contain plastic?
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — August 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-017.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Ground Truth RIKR Camera Bag Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/ground-truth-rikr-38l-hybrid-duffle-backpack-review-2.md) - Camera bags come in various shapes, styles and colours, however Ground Truth have put their efforts into producing a bag available in one size, colour, and style. Despite this, the bag is promising in what it delivers, such as the companies ethos towards the environment. In this review, I will be c…
- [Transforming Beauty: How Plastic Freedom is Redefining Skincare Packaging](https://primonatura.co.uk/transforming-beauty-how-plastic-freedom-is-redefining-skincare-packaging.md) - Launched near the end of Plastic Free July, Plastic Freedom potentially has changed the refill market, making it easier, cheaper and more accessible across the United Kingdom. Beth, the owner of Plastic Freedom on social media, told her followers she had been planning these for ages, wanting to mak…
- [Review: BURDEN – Fashionably Reducing Single-Use Plastics](https://primonatura.co.uk/review-burden-fashionably-reducing-single-use-plastics.md) - 💡This review was written by a friend of mine, with a final proofreading and layout done by myself. It is a well-known fact that plastics are useful, yet they can have a detrimental impact on the environment. Plastic waste has not only been piling up drastically in landfills, but can also be easily…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — July 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-016.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [One Nine 5 Eco Travel Wash Bag Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/one-nine-5-eco-travel-wash-bag-review.md) - There are plenty of washbags on the market, however, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, marketing is often engineered to oversell their commitments. In this review, I will be looking at One Nine 5, who utilise a return to recycle scheme and utilised recycled polyester inside th…
- [Sustainable Pleasure: Discover The Natural Love Company's Refill Scheme for Lubricants](https://primonatura.co.uk/sustainable-pleasure-discover-the-natural-love-companys-refill-scheme-for-lubricants.md) - Having previously covered The Natural Love Company as part of our sustainable and paraben free lube guide, I am excited to announce their latest move towards sustainability and convenience. The Natural Love Company has announced a new refill scheme for their popular personal lubricants. From the st…
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — June 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-015.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (July to September 2025)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-july-to-september-2025.md) - July Plastic Free July – 1st — 31st July 2025 Every year, Plastic Free July encourages people to refuse single-use plastic products and packaging. Bees’ Needs Week — 14th July — 20th July 2025 An annual awareness campaign about bees organised by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs…
- [What Is Show Your Stripes Day?](https://primonatura.co.uk/what-is-show-your-stripes-day.md) - Show Your Stripes Day is an annual event held on June 21st. Prof. Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading came up with this project. Its goal is to make people more aware of climate change by using vertical coloured bars to show how the Earth is slowly warming up in one picture. The official websit…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — May 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-014.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [The Benefits of Ad Blockers: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint](https://primonatura.co.uk/the-benefits-of-ad-blockers-reducing-your-carbon-footprint.md) - In today's digital world, we are constantly bombarded with online advertisements. Online, we experience them through YouTube, streaming TV, social media, websites and more. As well as disrupting the tasks we were doing, these adverts slow down the webpages we want to read, and consume energy. As ou…
- [Waterbear is the Netflix For Climate Documentaries](https://primonatura.co.uk/waterbear-is-the-netflix-for-climate-documentaries.md) - Environmental programmes are readily available on TV. But what if a platforms sole mission was environmental documentaries? Meet Waterbear
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — April 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-013.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Gomi Power Bank Review: A Sustainable Way To Charge Your Devices](https://primonatura.co.uk/gomi-power-bank-review-a-sustainable-way-to-charge-your-devices.md) - Powerbanks are deemed essential by many due to our reliance on technology to get us through our day. With this in mind, the market is saturated with different sizes, functions, and styles. However, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, some companies are seeking to change the mark…
- [Podback Recycling Has Changed, What Does It Mean For You?](https://primonatura.co.uk/podback-recycling-has-changed.md) - Coffee is one of the most popular drinks globally, with the pod market expected to reach 29.7 billion Dollars this year (2025). Unfortunately, these single use pods generate approximately 576 000 tonnes of global waste (based on the average weight of a capsule of 12 g). With this in mind we previou…
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — March 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-012.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (April to June 2025)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-april-to-june-2025.md) - Our quarterly blog outlines a selection of upcoming environmental consciousness awareness days celebrated in both the UK and around the globe. This time we are looking at April to June, which raises awareness of many animals such as otters, chickens, and crows. April World Aquatic Animal Day – 3rd…
- [My 30-Day Journey with Ocean Bottle: What I Learned](https://primonatura.co.uk/my-30-day-journey-with-ocean-bottle-what-i-learned.md) - Drinking water is essential to keeping us hydrated, but with different materials and styles of bottles, choosing the right one can be difficult. Recently, I changed water bottles as my old one was losing the paint, damaged and difficult to clean. After some considerations, I selected the Ocean Bott…
- [40 Positive Environmental Success Stories — February 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-011.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [9 Minimalist YouTube Channels You Need To Follow!](https://primonatura.co.uk/9-minimalist-youtube-channels-you-need-to-follow.md) - I remember picking up about minimalism through YouTube, and how freeing these content creators' houses looked. While each creator their interpretation of minimalism, there was a common theme of “live with what you need”. Likewise, minimalism often ties in with sustainability and buying items for li…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — January 2025](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-010.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Turning Waste into Music: A Gomi Speaker Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/turning-waste-into-music-a-gomi-speaker-review.md) - There are no shortage of portable speakers on the market, however, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, marketing is often engineered to oversell their commitments. Many popular brands are embracing recycled materials, however every part of Gomi's range of technology is meticulou…
- [Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (January to March 2025)](https://primonatura.co.uk/eco-awareness-days-3-month-calendar-january-to-march-2025.md) - Our bi-annual blog outlines environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between January and March 2025. We will produce additional 3-month instalments as updates as the year progresses. If you wish to keep updated, please follow our blog's new…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — December 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-009.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [14 Environmental News Sites You Should Know About](https://primonatura.co.uk/14-environmental-news-sites-you-should-know-about.md) - If the environment holds significant importance to you, we have compiled a collection of some of the most valuable websites available online. Our list of trusted news sources from around the world helps you keep up with the latest developments. Alternatively, let me do the hard work and follow my a…
- [What is Fast Fashion and How Bad Is It?](https://primonatura.co.uk/what-is-fast-fashion-and-how-bad-is-it.md) - Fast fashion is prevalent in every retail establishment, in the feeds of influencers on social media encouraging excessive consumption, and in the constant appearance of advertisements online.
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — November 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-008.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Ten Tips To Have a Sustainable Christmas](https://primonatura.co.uk/tips-to-have-a-sustainable-christmas.md) - The countdown to Christmas Day is nearly there. Many of us have already sorted out gifts and are well on our way to planning for the special day, but how do we align sustainability with Christmas? Here are ten tips that will help us go in the right direction. 1. Make a list Making a Christmas wish…
- [How to Recycle Medicine and Blister Packs](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-recycle-medicine-and-blister-packs.md) - You may have a medicine draw, first aid kit or simply keep some in your car or bag. Wherever you keep them it is important to check their expiration date. The same applies for first aid supplies such as bandages and plasters. Medicines which have expired may not be safe or as effective. Likewise, m…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — October 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-007.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Ground Truth RIKR 38L Hybrid Duffle Backpack Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/ground-truth-rikr-38l-hybrid-duffle-backpack-review.md) - There are no shortage of backpacks on the market, however, with sustainability at the forefront of consumers minds, marketing is often engineered to oversell their commitments. Many popular brands are moving towards recycled materials, however every part of Ground Truth's range of gear is meticulou…
- [Labo Mono Eco Compression Packing Cubes Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/labo-mono-eco-compression-packing-cubes-review.md) - In this review of the Labo Mono Nomad Compression Packing Cubes, we will see what these cubes are packing. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their cubes provide organisation for your clothes? Or will they leave you feeling compressed? Puns aside, you’ll have to read on to fi…
- [42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — September 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-006.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [My Favourite Environmental Podcasts](https://primonatura.co.uk/my-favourite-environmental-podcasts.md) - Podcasts are a perfect way to learn about the world, but with so many science and environmental podcasts out there, it can feel overwhelming. I've chosen my favourite podcasts I listen to on the go or at work to help pass time and understand what is happening in our world. 💡Post updated 5th August…
- [How to Declutter Your Books and Get Paid For Them?](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-recycle-books-in-2024-a-complete-guide.md) - Reading for pleasure is common in the UK, with 43% of Britons saying they read for pleasure at least once a week, with the most common format being paperback books (60%). Despite this, paperback books cannot be recycled due to the glue used to bind the pages together. Furthermore, physical books ca…
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — August 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-005.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Digital Minimalism: 8 Ways to Organise Your Devices](https://primonatura.co.uk/digital-minimalism-8-ways-to-organise-your-devices.md) - When contemplating what to declutter, it is easy to overlook our digital devices, however, it is possible to accumulate a considerable number of items, from photos, apps, and documents. So far, I've looked closely at our emails and pictures. But this guide will cover a broad spectrum. Let's chat ab…
- [How and Where To Recycle Coffee Pods](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-and-where-to-recycle-coffee-pods.md) - Brits roughly consume 98 million cups of coffee per day, with single use coffee pods one option. But what is the impact of these single use pods?
- [Is Orbitkey's New 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Worth It?](https://primonatura.co.uk/is-the-new-orbitkey-2-in-1-tech-pouch-worth-it.md) - There is an abundance of tech pouches available in the market. But does the Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch punch above its cost? 📷Transparency: All views expressed within this blog are my own. Product Summary Orbitkey's new tech pouch comes in two colours, black and terracotta, with a matching pencil…
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories - July 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-004.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preserv…
- [Should You Minimise Your Photos? Here's Why!](https://primonatura.co.uk/should-you-minimise-your-photos.md) - The average US adult has 3000 photos stored on their phone. But do we reflect on the photos we have taken, and what is their environmental cost?
- [Wild Natural Deodorant a 2024 Review](https://primonatura.co.uk/wild-natural-deodorant-a-2024-review.md) - Wild's mission is to avoid millions of bathroom products being thrown away, so far, Wild has diverted over 351,000 kg of plastic from potentially entering landfills.
- [40 Positive Environmental Success Stories - June 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-003.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We select two positive news headlines a day from renewable energy and biodivers…
- [How To Apply Minimalism To Your Email Inbox?](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-apply-minimalism-to-your-email-inbox.md) - The average person receives 56.4 emails every day, so it is no wonder we struggle to keep on top of them. But are all the emails useful?
- [11 Environmental and Conservation Video Games](https://primonatura.co.uk/best-video-games-about-saving-the-environment.md) - Whether you are looking to solve puzzles, explore open worlds or discover your hidden architecture, we might have options for your next adventure.
- [46 Positive Environmental Success Stories - May 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-002.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We select two positive news headlines a day from renewable energy and biodivers…
- [What Is Ecosia's New Desktop Browser and Should You Swap?](https://primonatura.co.uk/what-is-ecosia-new-desktop-browser-and-should-you-swap.md) - Ecosia, the search engine which funds tree-planting initiatives around the world using a portion of its search ad profits, launched a new cross-platform browser on Earth Day. Ecosia promotes their desktop browser on its environmental and privacy commitments. But what is different between their sear…
- [The Joys Of Cleaning Ecologically](https://primonatura.co.uk/the-joys-of-cleaning-ecologically.md) - The average commercial cleaning product is made up of 80% water and 20% chemicals. But how are these chemicals affecting our health?
- [44 Positive Environmental Success Stories - April 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-001.md) - The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news roundup of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We select two positive news headlines a day from renewable energy and biodiversi…
- [Sustainable Every Day Carry Items](https://primonatura.co.uk/sustainable-every-day-carry-items.md) - You may have heard the term 'EDC' on popular platforms such as YouTube or websites selling accessories, bags and more. However, this term often encourages consumerism, with different YouTubers recommending different products, often with affiliate links. Furthermore, there are very few examples of E…
- [These Companies Want to Recycle Your Cork](https://primonatura.co.uk/these-companies-want-to-recycle-your-cork.md) - Many wine bottles have a natural cork stopper, but how do we dispose of the cork once you have finished the bottle?
- [Are Badgers Really England's TB Problem?](https://primonatura.co.uk/are-badgers-really-englands-tb-problem.md) - Throughout this blog post, I will be unearthing facts and opinions presented within the media and organisations to understand if badgers are the sole culprit of spreading bTB, and is culling them going to solve this forty-year-old problem? 🦡Latest update: 23rd May 2026 to add details about badger…
- [This Laptop Sleeve Will Keep Your Laptop Safe and Paperwork Organised](https://primonatura.co.uk/this-laptop-sleeve-will-keep-your-laptop-safe-and-paperwork-organised.md) - In this review of the OneNine5 Eco-Conscious 13" Laptop Sleeve, we will be giving the lowdown on their laptop sleeve to see what it has to offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their laptop sleeve provide organisation for your paperwork and keep your laptop safe on the go…
- [Positive Environmental Stories - Spring 2024](https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-spring-2024.md) - As someone who shares and reads daily climate news, it is understandable how the constant changes or lack of them can grind us down. A study by the Lancet, featured in Harvard Health Publishing, found that 84% of children and young adults between the ages of 16 to 25 are at least moderately worried…
- [Do Badgers Really Predate Hedgehogs?](https://primonatura.co.uk/do-badgers-really-predate-hedgehogs.md) - Hedgehog numbers are declining at a rapid rate in both urban and rural environments. While there are several reasons, many blame the badger. A simple search of “do badgers attack hedgehogs” gives mixed messages which I am seeking to clarify. In this blog post, I have taken information from both sid…
- [Are All Condoms & Lubes Suitable For Vegans?](https://primonatura.co.uk/are-all-condoms-and-lubes-suitable-for-vegans.md) - Condoms are one of the best forms of protection, but are all brands suitable for vegans?
- [This Eco Essentials Pouch Will Keep Your Bag Organised](https://primonatura.co.uk/this-eco-essentials-pouch-will-keep-your-bag-organised.md) - In this review of the One Nine 5 Eco Essentials Pouch, we will be unzipping this pouch to have a closer look at what it has to offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their pouch provide organisation to your cosmetics, allowing you to carry them from point a to b? You’ll ha…
- [How To Construct a Hedgehog House](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-construct-a-hedgehog-house.md) - Building a hedgehog house is a great way to encourage hedgehogs into your garden. This blogpost will guide you through the steps necessary on building and placing your hedgehog house. It is worth noting that all the materials have been reclaimed from an old shed in our garden. This is easy to spot…
- [My Favourite Eco Books of 2023](https://primonatura.co.uk/my-favourite-eco-books-of-2023.md) - For a while, I neglected reading, until I discovered audiobooks at the library. I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to books that talk about nature, animals, and plants, just to name a few. I often find myself struggling to pick up a paperback book; however, audiobooks have opened a new chapter to re…
- [Top Alternatives to Amazon for Eco Conscious Christmas Gifts](https://primonatura.co.uk/top-alternatives-to-amazon-for-eco-conscious-christmas-gifts.md) - Amazon is an iconic name and logo we all know and recognise, with it being the world's biggest retailer. However, it has become a one-stop shop and is dominating smaller businesses. Amazon started selling books in 1995 before creating the well-known marketplace in 2000. In 2014, Amazon added one ne…
- [Thread Not Dead - Teemill's Answer To Textile Waste?](https://primonatura.co.uk/thread-not-dead-teemills-answer-to-textile-waste.md) - With over 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste disposed of every year, could Teemill's Thread Not Dead be part of the solution?
- [A Three Month Review of AllBirds Trail Runners SWT](https://primonatura.co.uk/a-3-month-review-of-allbirds-trail-runners-swt.md) - In this review of the AllBirds Trail Runners SWT, we will be running through what the Trail Runners offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their shoes provide support to your feet walking over various terrain? You’ll have to read on to find out…or just read our quick summa…
- [How To Protect Hedgehogs This Bonfire Night and Halloween?](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-protect-hedgehogs-this-bonfire-night-and-halloween.md) - Remember, remember! The fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and hedgehogs? I know of no reason why the hedgehogs should ever be forgotten! While my adaptation of The fifth of November folk verse may not catch on; we need to support hedgehogs during Halloween and Bonfire Night. While many peopl…
- [How to Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-halloween.md) - Halloween is time for fun and knocking on people's door saying 'trick or treat'. Unfortunately, what I am about to tell you is neither a trick nor treat. A 2019 study of 19 British retailers by Fairyland Trust found that Halloween celebrations generate over two thousand tonnes of plastic waste from…
- [The Best Reusable Cups for Coffee on the Go](https://primonatura.co.uk/the-best-reusable-cups-for-coffee-on-the-go.md) - No Disposable Cup Day started in 2019, bringing yearly awareness on the 4th of October; why? Disposable cups are everywhere, from humble coffee to deluxe iced lattes. Data from 2016 suggests that Australians use 1 billion disposable coffee cups yearly. The UK uses over 2.5 billion disposable cups y…
- [What Are the 6 R's of Sustainability?](https://primonatura.co.uk/what-are-the-6-rs-of-sustainability.md) - I am sure you feel confident with the three R's of sustainability. We all know we should ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ but there are more R's that you may not know. It turns out that ‘Rethink’, ‘Refuse’, and ‘Repair’ are also important pillars for reducing your waste and living in a more sustainable way…
- [How To Live Sustainably as a Student](https://primonatura.co.uk/how-to-live-sustainably-as-a-student.md) - Congratulations! You are either starting a new chapter by going to university or returning! Either way, it is an exciting chapter in your life. University is a time for new opportunities, new learning, new friends, new memories and partying (though that was never me). I lived away from home for thr…
- [What is Sustainability?](https://primonatura.co.uk/what-is-sustainability.md) - I have written this blog post with people in mind who may have yet to think about sustainability or do not know where to start. If you have decided to live a sustainable lifestyle, I applaud you for initiating a change. If you are still trying to figure out how to begin a sustainable lifestyle or e…
- [My Sustainable Every Day Carry - 2023](https://primonatura.co.uk/my-sustainable-every-day-carry-2023.md) - I have watched many everyday carry videos on YouTube that focus on buying many accessories. My daily carry reflects my lifestyle, and I slowly add and change things depending on where I am going or for how long. It is worth considering your commitments when making an everyday carry (EDC); students…
- [Environmentally Friendly Shower Habits](https://primonatura.co.uk/environmentally-friendly-shower-habits.md) - There is nothing like a hot, relaxing shower. We all have stood under the shower and enjoyed the bliss moment of water pouring down. In fact, just 4% of Britons say they regularly take time out for a bath, with 76% saying that they prefer the speed and efficiency of a shower, according to a new sur…
- [Plastic Free July 2023: How to get started!](https://primonatura.co.uk/plastic-free-july-2023.md) - Plastic Free July is a month-long event every year, where members from across the globe unite to reduce the consumption of plastics for the whole month. The project started in Australia in 2011 and has grown in popularity. In 2017, Plastic Free July had outgrown its home and set up the Plastic Free…

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