Now that lockdown has finally been lifted and the sunshine is out, we can't help but start thinking about summer and staycations and I am pretty sure we aren't the only ones. So we have put together our top picks for a sustainable staycation this summer, including: plastic-free shampoo & conditioner bars, mini essentials, solid lotion moisturising bars, sun-cream, after-sun, reusable silicone bags, all the washing up bits you will need for those camping trips and so much more!
Are you looking for nourished and vibrant hair? Have you tried countless shampoos, conditioners and treatments? Do you want to use products that are natural and actually live up to what they say on the label? TheAwake Organics range, that we are stock, will not disappoint!
This range contains three natural hair products that are 100% biodegradable and plant-based and are made with natural hair growth boosting ingredients: Caffeine & Rosemary, Coconut & Sesame, Hibiscus & Mint. Just follow these three simple steps below and find out why other hair growth products may not have worked for you in the past.
Want to reduce plastic packaging but prefer liquid soap over a traditional soap bar? Did you know that you can make your own liquid hand soap at home in the kitchen from a bar!
The average woman uses 11,000 disposable sanitary items in their lifetime. If you're looking to reduce the waste in your bathroom and want to find out how to have a plastic free period, here's The Kind Store guide. Whether it's reusable cloth pads, menstrual cups, leakproof pants or organic cotton tampons, there's something for everyone looking to lower their waste when it comes to periods.
No transition phase. Until recently, switching from liquid shampoo to a plastic free and natural shampoo bars meant going through a transition phase where your hair recovers from harsh foaming agents, parabens and synthetics and adapts to natural ingredients. Our guide identifies exactly what you need to look out for to avoid the transition phase altogether and which shampoo bars are best for your hair type.
Our top ten ideas to help fight climate change as indivduals. The authoritative new report by the IPCC sets the world a clear target: we must reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050 to have a reasonable chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C. 2020 is a critical year for global, collective climate action, says UN; unless global greenhouse gas emissions fall by 7.6 per cent each year between 2020 and 2030, the world will miss the opportunity to get on track towards the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement.
We have decided to introduce Shop By Skin Type, so you can get targeted skincare products that will make your skin happier and make finding the right product easier for you.
When you know that 11 tonnes of plastic is predicted to end up in oceans each year, and that the beauty industry produces around 120 billion units of packaging globally each year, it’s time to pause. If you are honest with yourself, is your skincare and beauty buying habit contributing to our plastic waste problem? If the answer is yes, you’re certainly not alone. However, the good news is that you can do something about it today.
13,850 PLASTIC BOTTLES SAVED IN TOTAL THIS PLASTIC FREE JULY. Thank you so much for your incredible support! For every order that was placed at The Kind Store during July, we worked with Plastic Bank to save 50 bottles (1kg of plastic) destined for the Ocean.
Spring, warmer weather and the end of lockdown are all on the horizon, which means picnics and gatherings are going to be a part of our not-too-distant future. Picnics are known for single use and throwaway items creating a lot of plastic and non-recyclable waste, BUT with The Kind Store's plastic free picnic range they don’t have to be! We have selected our favourites from our range of plastic free and reusable picnic items, to make it easier for you to have a guilt-free and sustainable picnic.
We have always believed the packaging materials we use are just as important as the product itself. Find out how we pack and post your orders completely plastic free.
So you've switched your diet however are totally confused and don't know where to look to find more information about and source vegan skincare. Here is our guide which runs through the ingredients to avoid and why, plus we shine a spotlight on our favourite vegan skincare brands, handmade in the UK and owned/operated by Vegans.