Relax this Christmas with a domestic goddess aromatherapy candle
We’re all so busy these days that there never seems to be time to relax, but this gorgeous domestic goddess aromatherapy candle aims to help you unwind. This scented soy wax candle contains essence of sweet orange, which helps maintain calm, and essence of frankincense to keep the mind elevated – so whether you are having people round to dinner or just trying to get all of your Christmas chores sorted, lighting this domestic goddess aromatherapy candle will help you remain unflustered. The candle is 100% natural and is eco-friendly, as soy wax is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and burns cleaner than paraffin wax, being virtually soot free. The candle’s soy wax is made from soybeans, which are a renewable and sustainable resource, as well as being biodegradable. Even the wicks are made of soy! Containing natural essential oils and fragrances and hand poured in the UK, each candle offers about 50 hours burn time, so they are excellent value for money. As well as the domestic goddess aromatherapy candle, the range includes a love potion candle – perfect for Valentine’s Day! - which contains jasmine, a proven aphrodisiac. Or if you feel you never have enough hours in the day, can choose the 25/7 aromatherapy candle, which contains stimulating essences of basil, sweet lemon and grapefruit. So unleash your inner domestic goddess today with an aromatherapy candle – and you can be a green goddess at the same time!
Climate Changing Literature
Without an appropriate education of the masses, steps to curb global warming would fail. Indeed, individual households are responsible for a significant proportion of the greenhouse gases that are pumped into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, as most people are already aware, these gases have caused a hole to be ripped through the Earth’s protective ozone layer, which is basically essential for life on the planet. Sadly, global efforts to reduce or even reverse the so-called greenhouse effect have proved entirely unsuccessful thus far. In fact, current data shows that the hole in the ozone layer has widened from 130,000 Sq km in 1979 to around 25,000,000 Sq km today, which is approximately the size of North America.
Although there are many possible explanations for the depletion of the ozone layer, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are considered to be among the chief culprits. As such, for the past couple of decades or so, the public has been taught the hazards of releasing CFCs into the atmosphere. Nowadays, the public is educated on larger issues relating to carbon emissions. However, is current awareness enough to overturn climate change? Unfortunately, the answer is probably a “no”.
Therefore, those people who are concerned about the rapidly developing problem of global warming, which no longer affects only future generations, would most likely be interested in reading up on the subject in more depth. Furthermore, doing so might also enable them to educate others on the matter. ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson, ‘So Shall We Reap’ by Colin Tudge, and ‘Six Degrees’ by Mark Lynas are useful materials for getting started on the subject, whilst ‘Grow Your Own Vegetables’ by Joy Larkham and ‘How Many Lightbulbs does it take to Change a Planet’ by Tony Juniper are designed for those who want to get their hands dirty. Or green.
Cut your water usage with a low flow shower
The need to conserve water supplies is well known by many in the UK and across the world. It was not long ago the Environment Agency published its sobering Water Resources Strategy paper, which detailed a number of stark warnings in respect to water supply in England and Wales. It was predicted in the document global warming would be responsible for river flow reductions of 50-80%.
It is understandable the Government wants all homes to have water meters installed within the next two decades. It is a sensible aim to encourage water companies to invest more heavily in upgrading their infrastructures whilst desalination plants could also prove key to averting disaster. However, it is arguably more important that every member of the public is educated on the necessity of reducing his or her water consumption.
The Shower Campaign by Waterwise, endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust and Huw Irranca-Davies, the Defra Minister for the Natural and Marine Environment, is a movement that aims to encourage people to spend a little less time under the shower each morning. The mean shower time for men and women is between 8 minutes 41 seconds and 13 minutes 26 seconds depending on their age. This adds up to around 150 litres of water usage per day per person, which is a statistic that the Government wants to slash to 130 litres by 2030. In other words, it is time for people to spend less time in the shower each day and, where possible, to install low flow rate showers to further reduce consumption. This need not mean refurbishing your bathroom – though newer shower suites (such as the Hudson Reed I-flow Remote Digital Shower) often come with water saving features, there are a range of easily installed eco-shower options available, such as the Mira eco-showerhead, which retails at around £45 or the Sensei variable showerhead.
Sneaky Green Uses For Everyday Things
There are many useful sources of information available that help people better understand what it takes to be eco-friendly. It is no secret that raising awareness is key to sustaining interest in environmentally friendly activities. It is hoped that the international communities of tomorrow will be able to adopt advanced technologies that virtually eliminate the carbon footprint of humanity and are able to rely solely on renewable sources of energy. However, it is argued the most critical stage of saving the planet’s environment has already passed, so what people do now is of crucial importance to future generations. Therefore, current environmental awareness tends to focus on how individual’s can reduce their own carbon footprint. Although this only addresses a small proportion of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, it is nonetheless a significant step in the right direction. Thus, it is useful for people to think of the various ways in which they can contribute towards protecting the Earth’s delicate eco-system. Whilst turning off stand-by lights and switching over to energy saving lightbulbs are common practices these days, more can be done to help achieve a greener future. Moreover, many of these steps do not involve spending vast sums of money or completely redeveloping the home.
Cy Tymony’s ‘Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things’ is a book that details a comprehensive list of eco-friendly practices. Available at amazon.co.uk for just under £7.00, this book includes projects such as making batteries from household items, building a solar-motor or generator and developing a recycling bin. Especially useful for raising awareness among children, this book makes an excellent eco-friendly read.
