Green Elephant Blog

8 Sustainable Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love You For
I hate to say it but Christmas is only a little over 3 weeks away…Yikes….!! To help you avoid last minute panic and over spending, I’ve put together 8...
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‘Chemical Free’: it’s Nonsense and Here’s Why
Recently, a Facebook follower of ours pulled us up. She had noticed that one of our Vendors was claiming their products were ‘chemical free’ and she righ...
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Kombucha: How to Brew Your Own
Have you Heard of Kombucha Yet…?? My first experience of kombucha was at my neighbour’s house many years ago now. She’s really into ‘natural’ healt...
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Better than Nutella Recipe (this is life changing).
Who loves Nutella.....??? Everyone...?? OK well I'll let you in on a little secret. This 'Hazelnut' spread has less just 13% hazelnuts and more sugar than co...
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Paraben Free: Why Should You Care?
Parabens is the first ingredient to be put under the spotlight in our new blog series; ‘Suspects in Your Skincare’. Parabens have been given a bad rep in...
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Ashwagandha & Its Health Benefits
Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb frequently used in ayurveda; a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. Its other...
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How to Use Soap Nuts
Soap nuts have got to be one of the most natural products you can use to wash your clothes. And once you know how to use soap nuts, you’ll find it’s real...
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8 Eco Friendly Laundry Tips
Your laundry can be an energy (and money) sapping room – it’s used almost daily in most family homes!! The washing machine and drier are two of the top 3...
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Blog Categories
Health & Wellbeing
This is where you’ll find all things ‘Healthy Living’. We're talking about diet, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, relationships and more. We take a holist...
Natural Beauty
We’re here to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of natural beauty. A lot of skincare is full of harmful chemicals but we'll help you understan...
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is all about reducing our impact on the environment whilst still having fun! Here, you’ll find lots of tried and tested hints and tips i...
Your Healthy Home
Creating a healthy home environment can have a positive impact on you and your family. Using non toxic cleaning products and reducing the number of chemicals...