Easy Eco Swaps To Make When You Want To Live That KeepCup Life
Nando’s. Now that’s Legendary.
So, you want to do your part and take care of the environment, but you also kinda love the way your life is and you’re not too keen on massive change, right?
That’s fine! In fact, it’s better than fine because we’re here to help you make some small swaps that’ll still have a major, positive impact on Mother Nature.
From plant-based meals (hello Nando’s, we’re excited – but more on that later) to reusable makeup wipes (yes, they’re totally hygienic), we’re all about helping you get your green on.
Swap meat for plant-based alternatives
You don’t have to completely give up on meat to help the environment. Even swapping out meat for plant-based proteins from time to time can make a huge difference.
Plant-based proteins emit less carbon and greenhouse gases, require less land, and consume way less water during the production process than real meat.
Wondering how you can get your hands on a great-tasting, plant-based feed? Enter Nando’s, who’s just launched a new plant-based alternative to its regular chicken.
Look out for the new Great Pretender Protein, which uses ingredients from the classic Nando’s PERi-PERi recipe (yesssss) including lip-smacking flavours like lemon, herbs, garlic, and African Bird’s Eye Chilli. Not only is this tasty treat high in protein, it looks just like the real deal and caramelises like actual chicken when it’s cooked on the grill.
And because you can sub out the chicken from any burger, wrap, pita, salad, or paella for the Great Pretender Protein, you can still chomp down on Nando’s faves like the Classic Burger, Halloumi Wrap, or Superfuel Salad while doing your part for the environment.
Face on, face off
It comes as no surprise that single-use makeup remover towelettes and cotton balls ain’t great for the environment. Not only do they take forever to break down in landfill, most of them are made from a range of nasty materials.
But don’t worry, you don’t have to go back to scrubbing your face with plain water and a towel. A number of local and international beauty brands have developed environmentally friendly beauty products. Some of our faves are the microfibre cloths from cult brand MakeUp Eraser and the washable pads from Face Halo. These eco-friendly products will help keep your face and Mother Nature clean.
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Consider the clothing brands you support
It doesn’t take much these days to research your favourite fashion labels and read up on their vision and values. Do they align with yours? Do they actively take a stand and aim to be ethical or sustainable in their practices?
If you’re not sure where to start, there are a number of online brand guides for conscious consumers. You can also find out a lot from a label. Learn to understand what’s being communicated in the tags on your clothes and use that knowledge to decide whether you want to support the brand with your hard-earned money.
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Make eco-friendly swaps at home
Between all the plastic gloves, single-use products and utensils, and disinfecting wipes, it can feel almost impossible to be environmentally conscious during this crazy time, but rest assured: there are eco swaps you can make at home to help Mother Nature!
Reusable alternatives to single-use and plastic items are pretty cheap these days and can help make your home a zero-waste zone. Kappi has a cute range of silicone food bags and wraps, cotton grocery bags, and bamboo toothbrushes that look tres chic in any home.
Seed & Sprout has a big range of deodorants, lip balms, soaps, sunscreens, and dry shampoos in metal or cardboard containers. Or you could consider making your own versions – it’s easier than you think!
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Ready to make a change? Order the legendary Great Pretender Protein from Nando’s now.
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