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healthy home tips

Our goal at ecostore is to make it easier for you to have a healthy home so here are a few tips and ideas on ways that you can start making a difference.

Reuse:

• Shopping bags are available in many supermarkets and gift shops for a range of prices depending on how upmarket you want to go. Some cleverly fold down into a small purse size bundle that easily fits in your handbag so you don't get caught short at the supermarket.
• Take-away coffee cups - refillable options are a great way to go.
• Water bottles - most are designed to be used once and then recycled but a more sustainable
  option is to get a bottle that lasts and refill it. (steel ones are good for this).
• Water filter - if your water supply is chlorinated or has other problems then a water filter is a good investment. You can get portable bench-top models with a rubber hose that fits over most taps - these are handy if you’re flatting. An under-bench model that's plumbed in is convenient if you're more settled.
• Rechargeable Batteries - These do contain heavy metals e.g nickel cadmium but are still a better option than single use batteries.

Reduce:

• One of the biggest challenges here is to consume less. It's the best way to reduce waste.
• You can also buy in bulk and opt for concentrated products as both these options require less packaging.
• Join a Library. Borrow books instead of buying them new or browse your local secondhand book stores. Donate old books to hospice shops.
• Go paperless. Get all your bank and utility statements online. Don't print emails.