Before you recycle, choose to reuse May 31, 2021Reuse, reduce, recycle: it is the mantra of everyone looking to lower their environmental footprint and live a more sustainable lifestyle. In this article, we’ll focus on the first of...
What causes Climate Change? April 30, 2021We hear a lot these days about climate change, the biggest issue facing the planet. People, animals, and the environment are all at risk. But do we really know what...
Microbeads, the plastic in your cosmetics March 29, 2021In recent years, we’ve been discovering more and more about the plastic pollution we don’t see – microplastics. These are microscopic plastic particles, which often end up polluting our environment....
Behind the scenes February 25, 2021Beewise was born in 2019, the brainchild of Brazilian product designer Carina. It is an eco company dedicated to making zero waste living easier for all those interested in a...
Reusable cotton pads - why and how to use them January 28, 2021As we are looking to reduce our environmental footprint, many of us are opting for reusable alternatives in our life. From shopping bags to straws, there are now available many...
10 Zero waste Christmas gift ideas December 21, 2020Would you like to reduce your impact on the environment this Christmas? One of the easiest ways to go about doing so is opting for zero waste gifts, which have...
5 Sustainable alternatives for food storage November 30, 2020Many of us have become over-reliant on plastic products for storing food. Plastic products such as zip-seal bags, wraps, freezer bags, lunch boxes, and other sealable containers dominate many people's...
What is the scariest thing about Halloween? October 20, 2020 Plastic waste! Halloween is the second-largest holiday after Christmas for buying decorations. Most of these decorations are made from non-recyclable plastic and unfortunately, as with costumes, billions of tonnes...
What is carbon footprint and how to calculate it? September 30, 2020In simple terms, Carbon Footprint can be defined as the total amount of greenhouse gas emission - mainly carbon dioxide (CO2) – released into the environment either by an individual...
How eco-friendly are bamboo products? August 31, 2020 Bamboo plants are not only beautiful and evergreen but also known to be an eco-friendly option to preserve our environment. Besides being 100% biodegradable, antifungal, antibacterial, the bamboo plant:...