What is good for the mind and soul as well as your living space? An air purifying plant will remove harmful toxins whilst pumping out oxygen and looking beautiful.

For those wanting to brighten up their living space as we head towards spring, here is a list of pet friendly plants for you to choose from.

• Bamboo Palm

• Boston Fern

• Spider Plant

• Gerbera Daisy

• Palms (Areca, bamboo, ponytail, and parlour palms are fine for pets, but avoid others) 

• Money tree

• Moth Orchid

• Australian Sword Fern

• Rubber Plant

• Banana plant

• Succulents - Pet-safe varieties include echeveria, hens and chicks, and rosettes

Photo from @isherwoodandco

Let’s face it, a lot of us need a good cup of coffee to get us going in the morning, but how about recycling your used coffee beans into an eco friendly beauty product?

Caffeine is great for waking us up, but used as a scrub it is also great at boosting your circulation and improving the appearance of your skin.

Decant your coffee grounds into a bowl or reusable container and in the shower, massage onto your skin in circular motions before rinsing off (Avoid the face as your skin is more sensitive here).

Alternatively, add a few drops of essential oil and add to melted coconut oil for a more luxurious scrub. After it has set, the coconut oil will melt on the heat of your skin in the bath or shower.

An easy way to reduce waste and feel great!

Have you ever seen a Konjac sponge and wondered how your skincare routine could benefit? 

Well by using it in conjunction with your cleanser, it gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation, giving you fresher, smoother looking skin. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skins - just wet your sponge until it is soft and massage it with your cleanser over the face in circular motions. 

Once you have used your sponge, rinse well and allow to air dry. 

Remember to replace your Konjac sponge every 4 - 6 weeks. (It is completely compostable.)

Konjac is a plant native to China, Japan and Indonesia, and the sponge is derived from the root -  also know as Konjac Corm.

Our sponges from hydrophil support sustainable consumption and ecological issues, they are water neutral, vegan and fair. So by using it you are making a conscious contribution to the responsible treatment of our environment whilst treating your skin at the same time.

Shop our sponges here: https://www.vestasustainableliving.com/shop/konjac-sponge

On the path to sustainable living, a few small changes around the home can go a long way.

By making your own eco friendly cleaning spray, you will cut down on the use of harsh chemicals and be one step closer to having a plastic free household. We compliment our re-usable wipes by using these few simple ingredients:

• White vinegar

• Purified water (Easy to do, just use freshly boiled water and allow to cool)

• A few drops of your chosen essential oils - we use Lavender, Thyme and Rosemary - they smell beautiful, but are also antibacterial.

Fill half of your container with white vinegar and then add the same amount of purified water.

Next, add your essential oils a drop at a time until you are happy with the scent. (Remember to add and mix gradually to obtain your perfect fragrance)

Give your bottle a gentle shake before each use and use with our re-usable cleaning wipes or dish scrubbie. Spray onto surface and wipe clean.

Use with our 250ml amber glass bottle.