Be eco-comfy with these bamboo slippers
These eco-friendly bamboo slippers from Totes are both comfy and stylish – easy on your feet and on the planet! Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly materials around: unlike cotton, it does not need intensive farming or chemicals to thrive (non-organic cotton is one of the most chemical-intensive textiles to produce). A fast growing and sustainable crop, bamboo is being used more and more in clothing. It is especially ideal for footwear as it is breathable, deodorising and cool, as well as being naturally anti-bacterial. These bamboo slippers are machine washable and biodegradable, and are made from a bamboo-based viscose and polyester mix. The bamboo clog slippers are also lightweight, soft and durable, with a unique insole for added padding, which means extra comfort! Isotoner is a subsidiary of well-known brand Totes, so you can be assured that the slippers are well-made and of the quality you associate with the Totes brand – and of course, this means they last longer, which further reduces waste as they need replacing less often. Isotoner’s eco-friendly range is designed with ethical sourcing, sustainability and the environment as priorities – as well as using sustainable and eco-friendly materials for the slippers themselves, Isotoner also uses recycled cardboard for the packaging, further lessening the environmental impact. So when you wear these comfy, stylish bamboo slippers, not only will your feet be happy, so will the planet!
Bambinex Bamboo nappies are a greener option for parents
Many parents now choose the more environmentally friendly option of reusable nappies, but nappies made from bamboo may sound like an eco-solution too far. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Bamboo is actually an eco-friendly alternative to cotton which is fast gaining favour among clothing manufacturers. Fabric made from bamboo fibres has a soft texture, high absorbency and natural anti-bacterial qualities and it also dries faster than cotton – making it an ideal choice for reusable nappies. Bamboo is also an eco-conscious choice because it is easy to cultivate, thriving naturally without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The Bambinex range of reusable nappies are made from natural bamboo fibres and come in a range of options. The starter pack comes in a range of sizes (including newborn). At around £150 it is quite pricey but contains everything new parents need to get them started, including 15 nappies – and, given the price of disposable nappies works out far cheaper in the long-term. For those who aren’t sure the reusable route is for them, the company also sells test kits, retailing at around £40. If you do decide that reusable nappies aren’t the option for you, there are still more environmentally friendly options than the big name brands on the high street. Nature Babycare disposable nappies and pull on nappy pants are 100% chlorine, latex and plastic free – made from a combination of natural tree pulp and maize derivatives, they are also around 60% biodegradable, offering a more eco-friendly option for parents.
