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10 SIMPLE STEPS TO BEING MORE SUSTAINABLE WITH YOUR WARDROBE.

The many forms of Sustainable Fashion

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Are you on the hunt for simple eco swaps that make

Are you on the hunt for simple eco swaps that make a big impact? ⁣⁣
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Did you know that, every year in Australia, an estimated 100 million disposable razors end up in landfill? Imagine the statistics based on a collective of the world’s population.⁣⁣
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Queue the single blade razor, commonly known as the safety razor. These razors, although often viewed as primarily for men's grooming, they have been used by women for centuries… and there is a good reason why.⁣⁣
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Pop over to our blog and read more! Plus gain amazing tips by @Ritology⁣⁣
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Do you use a reusable razor?⁣⁣
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#smallcollectivemagazine #ritology #reusablerazors

Are you a good Plant Parent?⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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With the right environment, you can make your houseplants feel at ease...⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Houseplants are great for brightening up the rooms in your home or office, but they can turn yellow or wilt, leaving you feeling like a bad planet parent. Follow these simple steps to give your houseplants the best chance of remaining green and healthy.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A healthy houseplant receives the proper amount of light, soil, and moisture. In other words, it lives in a setting that is similar to home. A good tip is to make your plants feel at ease by simulating their natural surroundings. It is worthwhile to investigate where your houseplants come from and what causes them to thrive.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tip 1: Pay attention to your plants' changing watering requirements as the seasons change.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tip 2: To properly water your plant, imagine it like a sponge. It is not necessary to completely dry out your plant before flooding it; this can be stressful.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tip 3: To keep moisture in your plant soil, use moisture-retention soil.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tip 4: Feed your plant on a regular basis.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tip 5: Avoid bugs by using the most recent insecticides.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮? ⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#smallcollectivemagazine #plantparent

Find purpose in your purchase and think handmade.⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whether you craft it up yourself or buy from someone who does, handmade goods keep traditional making skills alive and there creating a demand for education in these skills and the importance of value.⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Handmade goods not only provide skill but also much more. So next time you're in need of buying something; ask if it could be handmade because handmade is:⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- High Quality⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Unique & Thoughtful⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Often Greener - due to the fewer hands it has been passed through⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Sustainable - not mass-produced⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Customisable ⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Handmade is Human - from start, to finish it is genuine and authentic and all slightly different as it is made by hand for you, with love, affection and dedication.⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let's try and shift the materialistic mindset where the gifts are only important if they cost the earth and are on-trend. ⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have an obsession with handmade?⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫.⁣⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hot Tip for plastic-free July: try mending it before throwing it out.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#smallcollective #purposeinyourpurchase #shophandmade

Vertical Gardens are a growing trend that can help

Vertical Gardens are a growing trend that can help you save money on your energy bills.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are all about resisting the ever-increasing urge to follow trends, but when it comes to Vertical Gardens, this may be a trend to consider.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, what are some of the advantages of having a vertical garden?⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Vertical gardens help to keep you cool, improve the air quality in your home, and reduce noise pollution. Green walls can reduce air temperature around intake valves, requiring less energy from air conditioning units to cool the air before it is circulated throughout a home. Installing a garden like this is a simple way to boost the value of your home.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are your thoughts on vertical gardens? ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#smallcollectivemagazine #verticalgardens

Breaking down the key plastic codes⁣ ⁣ The Uni

Breaking down the key plastic codes⁣
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The Universal Recycling Symbol was created in 1970 to represent the stages of the recycling process: material collection, recycling, and new recycled products. For plastics, a triangle formed by three arrows surrounds a number ranging from 1 to 7, forming a Möbius strip. The symbol is used to identify the packaging material as well as whether it can be recycled to make new products.⁣
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Swipe across and learn about 5 Common Plastic Types.⁣
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Do you pay attention to plastic codes on products?⁣
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#smallcollectivemagazine⁣ #plasticcodes #plasticfreejuly
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Plastic-Free Period Strategy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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It's a lot simpler than the title suggests, haha, but have you ever thought about it?⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over the course of a lifetime, a single menstruator will use somewhere between 5 and 15 thousand pads and tampons – which nearly all ends up in landfill.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Reusable liners, period underwear, and period cups are great ways to avoid unnecessary plastic while also saving money in the long run. Have you begun to use reusable liners, period underwear, or a period cup yet?⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If that's the case, what advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to make the switch?⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Personally, I thought it was a wonderful change - once you get into a routine, it's a piece of cake. However, because everyone is different, when selecting an eco-friendly alternative, make sure to try what works best for you and your daily lifestyle.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Change is in the air... Period!⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#smallcollectivemagazine #ecoperiod

If you only make one change for Plastic Free July,

If you only make one change for Plastic Free July, it should be to stop using soft plastic bags when shopping for fruits and vegetables!⁣⁣
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Check to see if you have any extra bags lying around, and if not, pick up or make some organic cotton netted bags to store your favourite fruits and vegetables in. Netted bags are an excellent choice because they allow you to see inside each bag while also allowing it to breathe.⁣⁣
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Hot Tip!⁣⁣
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If you're stuck in the store and completely blanked, put the larger items in your basket, or if they're small, grab a paper mushroom bag (these are great for almost everything you'd use those thin plastic bags for!)⁣⁣
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘬𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘴? ⁣(𝘋𝘳𝘰𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸)⁣
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#smallcollectivemagazine #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreealternative

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