- Fringed Cotton Blanket Mango
Another pick from the new Mango homwares collection is this pretty fringed blanket. It's made from soft organic cotton and you can see the detail in this close up shot. While the blush pink would be lovely with the caramel cushions, there is also a soft blue which would bring an unexpected visual treat. It also comes in soft grey with ivory fringing and measures 130cm x 180cm so it's for draping over the top of a double bed not tucking in.
- Stripes Cotton Cushion Case Mango
Mango has joined the High Street Homewares brigade and it's first collection is stylish but surprisingly muted. There's lots to like, including this wide striped organic cotton cushion case which would look great with the gingham check. There are various different sizes so check out possible combinations before you buy but a big square always works with a small rectangle.
- Neo 3D printed shade by Plumen Plumen
A 3D printed shade made from recyled PET bottles by the masters of designer eco lighting Plumen. Comes in black and white but if you need a specific colour they suggest you get in touch.
- Stainless Steel Toothbrush with replaceable bamboo heads Wearth London
I have just bought one of these. The handle is pleasingly heavy (naturally bacterial and will never deteriorate) and the bristles (I have soft) perfect. It comes with one head and I bought a second for £3.50 but you can also subscribe to receive regular replacements which I will do.
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Do Less Harm ON THE BLOG...This is a directory of companies that are genuinely trying to Do Less Harm. It’s probably not in the format that it will end up in but it’s a start. I wanted you to see what companies are doing to reduce their harmful impact on the planet so that you, when you shop, will know what questions to ask and can base your purchasing decisions, not just on the colour and size of the new item you want, but also perhaps on what will happen to the old one if they take it away or what packaging it will arrive in.
- Moss Stitch Cotton Throw nkuku
Once again it’s all about the texture and these pretty throws are knitted in moss stitch which makes them more robust and makes a plain item a little more interesting.
- Mayla Throw nkuku
At first glance this looks like it’s all one colour but the faint charcoal stitching brings an extra element to this cotton and linen throw.
- Organic cotton sheets westelm
Washed organic cotton will be so soft and welcoming and this classic stripe will never go out of style and go with any colour duvet colour you fancy.
- Rise & Fall Bedding Rise & Fall
I have been a fan of this company since they launched - simple white cotton bedding in either soft sateen or crisp percale. This is the place for the basics. The factory runs on windpower, 90 per cent of the water is recycled, the packaging is plastic-free (apart from the labels which they’re working on) and the largely female workforce and their families have access to free education. If you need plain, white bedding buy it from here.
- Refillable Clear Glass Bottle With Metal Pump Not on the high street
More and more companies are coming round the idea of refillable products now, so get yourself some nice bottles (and - see below for a hook to hang them on) and away you go. These are made from recycled glass as well.
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- Oval Reusable Ultra Soft Makeup Remover Pad MyLittleEcoShop
Rated by The Good Housekeeping Institute as the best re-usable make-up remover pad, add this to your eco arsenal. It’s also supposed to work with just water. And black means it won’t show the stains as much. I had some white ones and they went grey rather fast which did slightly remove the enjoyment. Most reusables are supposed to last for a minimum of 500 washes so, along with the bamboo toothbrushes you could do an annual shop.
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