Living

We hope this will encourage you to drink tap water and stop buying bottled water!

Intro

It may seem counterintuitive to purify your drinking water with a stick of charcoal, but the Japanese have been doing it for centuries.

Our binchotan is cut to a fixed length, so it slots perfectly into most water bottles, carafes and jugs out there.

How to Use

The charcoal stick is ready to use. Simply fill your bottle / carafe / jug with drinking (potable) tap water and wait for the charcoal to filter impurities from the water. Leaving it overnight is ideal, but you will taste the difference after just one hour. Then, enjoy great tasting water!

IMPORTANT NOTES

- It must only be used with drinking safe tap water.

- Occasionally you will notice tiny particles / fragments of the charcoal in the water, but do not be alarmed as it will do you no harm if you swallow them (active charcoal tablets are prescribed to treat diarrhoea, digestion and flatulence).

- Your binchotan charcoal is already washed and ready to use.

- Please do not wash with detergent or soap.

- Please do not use with flavoured cordials or juices.

- Please remove the binchotan from the bottle you are using it with these before washing it.

- Boiling the binchotan for 10 minutes in water will release the impurities it has been holding.

The origins are not completely clear, but it is believed that a form of Binchotan charcoal (sometimes referred to as 'white charcoal') was introduced to Japan by a Japanese monk and scholar called Kukai 1,200 years ago. It was during the Edo Period (17th century) that a man called Binchuya Chozaemon made it popular.

Sustainably sourced wood is placed in a kiln and charred at a relatively low temperature for some time, then, near the end of the process, the kiln temperature is raised to about 1,000 degree Celsius to make the wood red-hot. The charcoal is then removed and quickly covered with a special powder made from earth, sand and ash, and this gives the charcoal surface a whitish hue (explaining the name 'white charcoal'). The rapid rise in temperature, followed by a rapid cooling, incinerates the bark and leaves a smooth, hard surface. If you strike it, you'll hear a clear, metallic sound.

Binchotan charcoal has an incredibly porous surface with tiny cavities oriented in many directions. Just 1 gram has a surface area in excess of 500 m2 (about one tenth the size of a football field). It is also known as active carbon as the ions of contaminants are attracted to the surface of the carbon, where they will be held. It is also able to release minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water which enhances its taste and health benefits.

If you are using your Binchotan with your reusable water bottle and fill it up once a day, then it should last three months. You are then able to recharge it by boiling it in water for ten minutes and then leaving to dry in sunlight. You should be able to keep recharging it for a further three months.

Dagda was the Celtic god of the earth, and was a figure of immense power, a name we just had to borrow for this powerful shampoo bar.

Baobab oil, which is a powerful oil packed with omega 3 fatty acids as well as vitamin A, D and E, seeps deep down in to the hair follicle and helps to trigger hair growth, as well as leaving hair moisturized yet not greasy. Together with Lemongrass and Eucalyptus which give a fresh scent, it is a good bar for moisture control, as they leave hair shiny but helps to reduce the production of excess oil.

Weight: 75 g (Preventing 2 plastic bottles from being produced)

Ingredients: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI), Andasonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, D-panthenol, Montmorillonite (French Green Clay), Spirulina Maxima poweder, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) oil, Eucalyptus globules (Eucalyptus) oil, Melaleuca Alternafolia (Tea tree) leaf oil.

Athena, the greek goddess of wisdom, lends her name to this glorious bar. 

Packed with Shea Butter and Pink Clay but also Raspberry Seed oil you are in for a mild but effective cleansing wash, that restores hair and promoted shine. Raspberry seed oil is also great for heal and protect from daily damage including sun damage. Scented with Pink Grapefruit and Lemon it gives a citrus yet sweet and fun scent. Great for people with curls or coarse hair, stabilizes moisture so great for the whole range from dry to oily hair.  

Weight: 75 g (preventing approx. 2 plastic bottles from being produced)

How to use: Wet your hair and the bar. Slide the bar from root to tip in a combing motion, cover each section of your hair. Put the bar down and spread the lather around, it will foam! Rinse and follow up with our Conditioner if needed.

Ingredients: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI), Robus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, Stearic Acid, D-panthenol, Kaolinite (Pink Clay), Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) oil, Mica ci77019, ci77891, ci77491, ci77861, citral**, limonene**, linalool**

**naturally occuring in essential oil

A solid soap for your cleaning needs.

No more plastic in the kitchen when you use this bar to wash your dishes, clean up your countertops and stove and so many others!

Oh, and why not have one in the bathroom too?

Its simple yet effective composition fights any bit of grease as well as being anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, in a natural way - no need to worry about harsh chemicals here! 

Ingredients: (Saponified) Cocos nucifera (Coconut oil), Sea salt, Cymbopogon (Lemongrass essential oil), Lavandula (Lavender Essential oil).

If You Care Sponge Cloths are made in a patented process from a three dimensional blending of cellulose, non-GMO unbleached cotton and mirabilite - a natural mineral salt. During the production process, the mirabilite is washed out, leaving the remaining blend (70% cellulose & 30% cotton) extremely porous, which makes the sponge cloth extraordinarily absorbent. It can absorb up to 20 times its own weight in water.

CLEANING

There is no better or more effective cleaning cloth for kitchens, countertops, bathrooms and general household cleaning, available anywhere. If You Care Sponge Cloths leave no streaks. They absorb liquids easily and quickly and release them with simple wringing. They are remarkably durable, tear and abrasion resistant, reusable over and over again, and can be machine washed in water up to 1900F (880C), up to 300 times.

THE ENVIRONMENT

If You Care Sponge Cloths and their packaging are made from 100% renewable resources and contain no petroleum or other fossil fuel products. Each cloth is reusable and washable many times. These sponge cloths reduce waste and the amount of material going to landfill. The packaging is a biopolymer made from corn starch which is certified compostable in commercial composting facilities, leading to a further reduction in waste, greenhouse gasses and diversion from landfill.

USE & CARE

Rinse cloth and wring out excess water to increase absorbency. Use with water, soap and water, or any household cleaner. After using, rinse thoroughly, wring out water, and leave flat to dry. Cloth can be washed at temperatures up to 1900F (880C) in dishwasher or washing machine with normal loads. Do not use chlorine bleach or chlorine products. After washing, leave to air dry. Do not tumble dry.

Did you know that both If You Care Sponge Cloths and their packaging are certified compostable? Throw them in your compost bin after use. No need to separate!

If You Care Aluminum Foil is made with 100% recycled aluminum.

While traditional foil manufacturing is a power-intensive process, If You Care Aluminium Foil uses 95% less energy to produce. Because there is no need to mine, their production creates less waste, while reusing a precious resource.

If You Care Aluminium Foil protects food against light, oxygen, humidity and bacteria. It is not recommended for use with acidic or fatty foods.

If You Care Aluminium Foil can be recycled again, provided that your local recycling centre accepts aluminium foil - always ring your bin management company to check!

Say no to aluminum foil with this fantastic alternative!

Made from unbleached totally chlorine-free (TCF) greaseproof paper, If You Care Parchment Baking Paper is a fantastic product.

Our Parchment Paper is totally chlorine-free, so no chlorine or chlorine derivatives are dumped into our lakes, rivers and streams.

Use If You Care Parchment Baking Paper for baking, roasting, reheating and wrapping. 

If You Care Parchment Baking Paper offers incredible value at 70 sq ft (other brands at 30-45 sq ft).

PRODUCT DETAILS

Unbleached, all natural, microwave safe, cruelty-free, GMO free, vegetarian, vegan, compostable, allergen free and gluten free.

6 jumbo chalks per pack. Free of toxins, washable.

Gentle and calming, Apollo was developed for those with sensitive scalp.

Apollo, the god from greek mythology best known for healing, is the perfect god to represent this bright yellow shampoo bar, loaded with Goats Milk powder, Ylang Ylang and Castor oil.

Goats Milk is great for a problematic scalp, it get's right in there and help to prevent dryness, itchiness or dandruff, without leaving it oily. Castor oil acts as an humectant to lock in moisture, leaving hair smooth and shiny but also promotes hair growth together with the glorious Ylang Ylang and works especially well on curls.

Weight: 75 g (approximately 2 plastic bottles prevented from being made)

Ingredients: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI), Ricinus Communis (Castor) oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, Stearic Acid, D-panthenol, Goat Milk powder, ci77019, ci77891, ci77492.

How to use: Wet your hair and the bar. Slide the bar from root to tip in a combing motion, cover each section of your hair. Put the bar down and spread the lather around, it will foam! Rinse and follow up with our Conditioner if needed.

Love your body, furry friends + mother earth. 

Free of the nasties — aluminum, parabens, talcs, palm oils, triclosan, phthalates, propylene glycol and fragrance. This balm works with you rather than stopping the natural function of sweating to allow your body to exhale what does not serve it.

Made with ethically sourced vegan ingredients of organic raw + unrefined coconut oil and shea butters that nourish the skin. Candelilla wax from the arid desert of mexico is protective + skin conditioning and a lovely alternative to beeswax. Gentle arrowroot powder that absorbs moisture whilst leaving a silky texture + a daily dose of pure magnesium oil to replenish the body. The essential oil blend of earthy patchouli, vetiver + sweet orange leave you grounded in the present ready to greet the day with intentionality. 

To use gently push from the bottom, leaving a bit of balm peeking out. Apply to clean underarms, use sparingly as it glides on so smooth, let dry + go take on the world. 

Made with love by hand in small batches in ireland. Wild Rose Botanicals use mindful ingredients to lessen our impact + their cardboard tubes have been created from 100% recycled paper, are compostable & recyclable. 

Ingredients: Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil + Organic Raw Shea Butter. Organic Candelilla Wax. Pure Magnesium Oil. Organic Arrowroot Powder + Cornflour. Patchouli, Vetiver + Lemon Organic Essential Oils. Organic Sunflower Oil. 

 40 ml

| all natural • vegan • organic | 

Made with love in ireland

Easy to use and quite cool looking, this brush is made in Germany from FSC certified European hardwood, metal, and agave fibre bristles.

Replaceable brush-heads available.

INTRO

a biodegradable and highly durable multipurpose scourer that has been designed to bring sustainable style to your kitchen, with the functionality to deliver a superior clean.

its handles are made from FSC accredited timber and the bristles are made from sustainably farmed coconut husk's which is the outside of dried coconuts.

this product is 100% plastic free!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

hand wash in warm soapy water.

DIMENSIONS

4.5 x 10cm dia. (each scourer)

Replacement heads for your small dish brush (4cm).

Our cloth wipes come in 10-sets and are made of 100% organic cotton flannel. These wipes are soft and just thick enough to let you wipe all the tiny folds on your baby’s skin and beyond.

They are also ideal for make-up removal and to use in your daily hygiene routine.

ImseVimse’s washable wipes makes a great alternative to disposable wet wipes.

Size: 22,5×22,5 cm, 9×9 inches

This product is certified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 class 1 for baby products

Made in Turkey

A beautifully designed chocolate-and-surprise-toy set your little one will love - and that loves them and their planet back! 100% organic, vegan, GM-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, free of refined sugar, home compostable, plastic-free, and locally-made. And the chocolate is absolutely delicious.

Nutritional information: 

Energy kcal/100g: 630

Energy kJ/100g: 2609

Fat/100g: 51.6

of which saturates (g): 35

Carbohydrates/100g: 32

of which sugars (g): 25.5

Protein/100g: 5.6

Salt/100g: 0.13

What each box contains:

A stylish box containing: 2 yummy, organic, vegan chocolates individually-wrapped in home-compostable NatureFlex; a delightful recycled-cardboard 3D puzzle toy to assemble; plus a fun facts card! Box size is 5cm x 5cm x 5cm.

Feel great about where it comes from: 

Raw materials from EU? Some - Peru (organic cacao beans - fairly-traded, and grown on small, family-owned farms); Sri Lanka (organic coconut oil); Madagascar (organic bourbon vanilla); Europe TBC (cardboard and paper)

Organic? Chocolate: Yes 100% and certified; packaging: unclear probably not

Manufactured in EU? Yes - UK

What's it made from? Chocolate: 100% organic ingredients: cacao mass, coconut sugar, creamed coconut, cacao butter, vanilla (cocoa solids: 66% minimum). Chocolate wrapping: NatureFlex (home-compostable, made from plants). Toy, factsheet: 100%-recycled cardboard and paper.

What's it packaged in? 100%-recycled-cardboard box (PEFC and FSC)

Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard only

Plastic-free? Yes 100%

Vegan? Yes 100% and Vegan Society certified

Animal-cruelty-free? Yes 100%

Reused upcycled or recycled? Cardboard packaging is recycled

Feel great about where it goes after you've used it: 

Biodegradable compostable? Yes 100%, every inch of it can be home-composted

Reusable refillable? Not really

Recyclable? Yes 100%

Feel great about you and your child using it:

Great for ages: 3+ (may contain small parts unsuitable for a younger child)

Certifications: Soil Association certified organic, Vegan Society certified, Certified Kosher by the London Beth Din Kashrut Division, Cardboard is PEFC and FSC certified (forest sustainability)

Safety standards met: European Toy Safety Standards (CE-marked)

Solvent-free? Yes

Gluten-free? Yes

Peanut-free? Yes

Soy-free? Yes

Lactose-free? Yes

Easy to wash-off clothes skin? Yes (it's chocolate)

Improvements we're working on in this product: None, we really think this one is perfect, but let us know any suggestions!

Care/use instructions: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. 16-18?C

The breakthrough in tumble drying clothes

INTRO

Reduces tumble drying time by up to 28%

Softens & fragrances your clothes

Dermatologically tested

Our innovative Dryer Eggs will cut your drying time, save you money and soften and fragrance your clothes too.If you have a tumble dryer, these are a must have.

Money saving

Did you know that your tumble dryer is the most expensive appliance to run in your home?Not any more ‚ the clever dryer eggs lift and separate your clothes in the dryer so your clothes dry much quicker.Your drying time is reduced by up to 28% ‚ for example, a load that would normally take an hour to dry could now be dry in just 42 minutes just by having the dryer eggs in the drum.Imagine the savings!

Baby soft clothes

But it gets better ‚ the patented nodules on the dryer egg naturally soften your clothes without any fabric softener needed.So you'll save even more money by never buying fabric softener ever again.

Sumptuous natural fragrance

Plus‚ our clever little dryer eggs contain hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested essential oil fragrance sticks.The scent infuses through your clothes in the dryer, leaving your laundry smelling divine!

Quicker drying, baby soft, beautifully smelling clothes‚ all courtesy of the dryer eggs.

HOW

Simply place both the Dryer Eggs in your tumble dryer on top of your clothes and dry as normal. You can dry your washing on the usual setting, observing all garment care instructions as you usually would.

'The eco egg dryer eggs are proven to save you money every time you use your tumble dryer. Your laundry will dry quicker - imagine the time, money and energy you'll save' - Kim Woodburn, (Kim & Aggie)

REUSE IT!

The clever little eggs are also refillable. After 40 dries, just pop in a new fragrance stick (enclosed in your pack) and off you go. You can choose to use the dryer eggs without the fragrance sticks if you like, but if you do use them the gentle fragrance will leave your clothes smelling gorgeous. One pair of eggs are guaranteed for 3 years‚ it's the clever way to dry.

Have a question about this product? All of our Frequently Asked Questions can be found here: knowledgebase.ecoegg.com

Pack of 20 high-quality natural-rubber balloons in a rainbow of colours!

Feel great about where it comes from:
* Raw materials from EU? * TBC - TBC
* Organic? TBC
* Manufactured in EU? Yes - Germany
* What's it made from? Natural india rubber, colour pigments free of heavy metals and independently tested for toxins and safety
* What's it packaged in? Cellophane packet
* Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: TBC
* Plastic-free? Yes 100%
* Vegan? TBC
* Animal-cruelty-free? Yes
* Reused upcycled or recycled? No

Feel great about where it goes after you've used it:
* Biodegradable? Yes 
* Reusable refillable? No
* Recyclable? No

Our supplier confirmed that the bag holding the balloons is compostable (NatureFlex) however the balloons natural rubber can take between 6 months and 4 years to biodegrade, which is a long time, so composting is actually not recommended.

Feel great about you and your child using it:
* Great for ages: 4+. Children under 8 years old can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons...adult supervision is required.
* Shelf life: Indefinite
* Solvent-free? Yes
* Gluten-free? Yes
* Peanut-free? Yes
* Soy-free? Yes
* Lactose-free? Yes
* Easy to wash-off clothes skin? Yes
* Improvements we're working on in this product:

Care/use instructions: Do not release into the air - released balloons kill animals especially sea life. Keep deflated balloons away from children.

GreenSax 5LTR Compostable Bags are perfect for lining your small caddy bin, cleaning up after your pet or bagging those used nappies. When full, use the tie handles to close the bag and keep bad odours in. In the case of organic waste, you can put the filled bag into your home composter or kerbside organic waste bin. This bag is certified 100% compostable and will break down completely and quickly, helping return nutrients to the earth. Do not put non-organic waste into a composter or organic waste collection system.

A beautifully designed chocolate-and-surprise-toy set your little one will love - and that loves them and their planet back! 100% organic, vegan, GM-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, free of refined sugar, home compostable, plastic-free, and locally-made. And the chocolate is absolutely delicious.

Nutritional information: 

Energy kcal/100g: 630

Energy kJ/100g: 2609

Fat/100g: 51.6

of which saturates (g): 35

Carbohydrates/100g: 32

of which sugars (g): 25.5

Protein/100g: 5.6

Salt/100g: 0.13

What each box contains:

A stylish box containing: 2 yummy, organic, vegan chocolates individually-wrapped in home-compostable NatureFlex; a delightful recycled-cardboard 3D puzzle toy to assemble; plus a fun facts card! Box size is 5cm x 5cm x 5cm.

Feel great about where it comes from: 

Raw materials from EU? Some - Peru (organic cacao beans - fairly-traded, and grown on small, family-owned farms); Sri Lanka (organic coconut oil); Madagascar (organic bourbon vanilla); Europe TBC (cardboard and paper)

Organic? Chocolate: Yes 100% and certified; packaging: unclear probably not

Manufactured in EU? Yes - UK

What's it made from? Chocolate: 100% organic ingredients: cacao mass, coconut sugar, creamed coconut, cacao butter, vanilla (cocoa solids: 66% minimum). Chocolate wrapping: NatureFlex (home-compostable, made from plants). Toy, factsheet: 100%-recycled cardboard and paper.

What's it packaged in? 100%-recycled-cardboard box (PEFC and FSC)

Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard only

Plastic-free? Yes 100%

Vegan? Yes 100% and Vegan Society certified

Animal-cruelty-free? Yes 100%

Reused upcycled or recycled? Cardboard packaging is recycled

Feel great about where it goes after you've used it: 

Biodegradable compostable? Yes 100%, every inch of it can be home-composted

Reusable refillable? Not really

Recyclable? Yes 100%

Feel great about you and your child using it:

Great for ages: 3+ (may contain small parts unsuitable for a younger child)

Certifications: Soil Association certified organic, Vegan Society certified, Certified Kosher by the London Beth Din Kashrut Division, Cardboard is PEFC and FSC certified (forest sustainability)

Safety standards met: European Toy Safety Standards (CE-marked)

Solvent-free? Yes

Gluten-free? Yes

Peanut-free? Yes

Soy-free? Yes

Lactose-free? Yes

Easy to wash-off clothes skin? Yes (it's chocolate)

Improvements we're working on in this product: None, we really think this one is perfect, but let us know any suggestions!

Care/use instructions: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. 16-18?C

Because our pups can live a sustainable life too!

Made from renewable plant starch, 100% compostable and 100% biodegradable.

Certified EN13432 to be accepted in municipal or commercial composting facilities.

50 bags per box.

DETAILS

• Certified compostable and biodegradable (certified EN13432 to be accepted in municipal or commercial composting facilities).
• Hygienic and eco-friendly alternative to using regular plastic bags
• Strong and lightweight ‚Äì convenient for dog owners
• Waterproof, leak proof and odourless

These bags will decompose within 40 days in a well functioning composting environment. The BioBag logo is a guarantee that you have chosen a natural, compostable product which will break down completely. Leaving no harmful residues behind. All BioBAg bags are certified compostable to European Standard EN 13432 and AIB Vincotte (OK Compost) for home composting too.

Certified according to European Standard EN 13432 for Compostable Products and US Standard ASTM D6400.

f You Care Baking Cups are made from unbleached totally chlorine-free (TCF) greaseproof paper.

They are perfect for sweet and savory baked goods. Your muffins, cupcakes, mini quiches and other recipes won’t stick to our baking cups because of their natural easy release properties.

Like all If You Care paper products, these Baking Cups are totally chlorine-free, so no chlorine or chlorine derivatives are dumped into our lakes, rivers and streams.