Green Housekeeping: Recipes and Solutions for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Home

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses provides advice on how to have a calmer, healthier, and eco-friendly home, such as recycling, reusing, and shopping at farmers markets, as well as cutting down on the use of poisonous chemicals. She also suggests growing some of your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs to make jams, oils, and chutneys, as well as beauty preparations and bath oils for soothing, effective treatments. Becoming eco-friendly doesn't require self-sacrifice, and by following the advice in this guide, you can live a calmer, greener life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2019
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses shares her secrets for creating a calmer, healthier, and eco-friendly home. While saving the planet for future generations is a noble goal, it's essential to consider the well-being of the present population. Why wait when even small lifestyle changes can make a significant impact right now? Green Housekeeping is a comprehensive guide filled with advice and information to help you adopt a more sustainable path. Initiating practices such as recycling, reusing, and shopping at farmers markets is a great starting point, but reducing the use of harmful chemicals is equally crucial. It's entirely possible to clean a house using natural ingredients like lemons, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, and plain water. Old-fashioned methods are combined with newer ideas and innovations to care for various aspects of your home, including cleaning, clothing, furniture, and even silver and glassware. Growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs can be immensely rewarding, and any surplus can be turned into delicious jams, oils, and chutneys using the helpful tips and mouthwatering recipes provided. Additionally, you can create beauty preparations and bath oils for soothing and effective treatments that enhance your everyday health and well-being. Embracing eco-friendliness doesn't require sacrifice; rather, it involves making some adjustments to your lifestyle. By following the advice in this invaluable guide, you'll discover how to lead a calmer, greener life.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 230 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782497837