Who doesn’t love a well-wrapped gift? Whether it be a wonderfully colourful bow, distinctively patterned paper or a traditional colour scheme, we all get a kick out of specially decorated gifts sitting under the tree come the 25th. But, at Strive we’ve spent this year banging the drum for sustainable living, so naturally, we don’t …
Christmas shopping, it be rather stressful, but also a whole lot of fun. There’s certainly joy to be had when selecting gifts that you know your family and friends will love, even if the process itself can be challenging. That said, many of us are also concerned about the potential impact that our purchases may …
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Single-use plastics are one of the world’s most prevalent forms of waste. Whether it’s bottles, straws, toothbrushes or plastic containers, five million tonnes of it in the UK is thought to be produced every single year. At Strive, we care passionately for the environment, which is why we’ve made it our mission to produce an …
Making the decision to invest in eco-friendly cleaning products for your home is actually one of the easiest ways to ensure you’re living a greener life. Fortunately, many of us are turning to more eco-friendly options and challenging the mainstream brands regarding single-use plastic and harmful chemicals. So, in this blog, we’ll be outlining six …
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When making the switch from plastic to bamboo toothbrushes, it’s natural to wonder whether it will last as long or if the wooden handle of your brush requires any special measures to keep it in top shape. Most of us are used to brushing our teeth of a morning, leaving their brush at the side …
A 2018 report by the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs revealed that households in Britain are responsible for creating 26 million tonnes of waste every year – the weight of which equates to around 260 cruise ships. This means that each of us in Britain will throw away around 400kg of …
Toothpaste and other cosmetic products such as face washes and body scrubs that contain microbeads aren’t permitted to be sold in the UK, doing so has been illegal since June 2018. Rinse-off cosmetics, including toothpaste that contained minuscule plastic particles, could legally no longer be produced after January 2018, and any products were taken off …
Bamboo toothbrushes may appear as though they are a contemporary invention as a means to do away with plastic toothbrushes, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the remains of the oldest set of toothbrushes ever found were made using bamboo, animal hair and bone, as far back as the 7th century. …
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The priority of switching to more eco-friendly products couldn’t be more critical. The increase and impact of plastic waste, alongside the continuing depletion of natural resources through unsustainable manufacturing practices, highlights just how crucial it is to change our habits as consumers. While it’s easy to focus on the doom and gloom, one of the …
Whenever you visit your local pharmacy or health shop, it can be quite frustrating if you’re trying to find products that live up to your beliefs and ideologies. Most of the aisles are chock full of products – whether toothpastes, soaps or shampoos – that just aren’t cruelty-free or suitable for vegans, so it’s tough …
