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Hi, welcome to Nigel’s Eco Store eco blog. Running Nigel’s Eco Store is an amazing opportunity to explore all things environmentally friendly. Find out more about our business, new products we come across, and the environmental issues I think about. I will be writing fairly regularly on all sorts of environmentally friendly (and other) topics. Please add a comment if you feel the urge - all feedback welcome! nigel-sig1.jpg


The Plastic Diet: Day 30

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by Nigel

Plastic Waste
I’m at the end of my plastic diet. What have I learned? Well, I now realise that cutting out new (non-recycled/reused) plastic from my ‘diet’ was actually pretty easy once I put my mind to it…


Why go organic?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 by Nigel

Gossypium Cotton Plant
Organic Fortnight 2010 (3-17 September) is nearly upon us, and there are lots of ways to get involved….


The Plastic Diet: Day 12

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 by Nigel

Chris Jordan’s (US) work
But I’ve really started to realise what plastic means to us: convenience and affordability. However, with a few small adjustments and a slight change of attitude, it’s not so hard to give it up…


Back to School - not just for kids!

Thursday, August 12th, 2010 by Nigel

100% Organic Cotton School Uniforms - shirts, skirts and trousers for boys and girls aged 3-16
Can you believe it’s nearly this time of year again? Even though my school days are long behind me, it’s a pretty infectious spirit, and when the end of August is approaching I find myself still in the ‘Back to School’ frame of mind…


The Plastic Diet: Day 4

Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by Nigel

Lots of plastic packaging
I’m four days into my plastic diet challenge, and already two unexpected bonuses of this challenge have started to manifest. By reducing my waste, I’m also saving money and following a more healthy diet…


Nigel’s Road Test: the Water Pebble Water Saver

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by Nigel

The Waterpebble shower water saver
I’ve been using the Waterpebble to save water in the shower for the last ten days, and I’m really impressed by how easy it is to use, and how quickly it starts to help change my behaviour…


My 31 Days Without Plastic

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by Nigel

Plastic rubbish on a beach in Denmark. Image courtesy of EcoChampion via Flickr
We’re hearing more and about plastic in the news, how it’s clogging up our oceans, killing off our marine life and ramping up our collective carbon foot print. It’s undoubtedly a huge problem, but one that is largely hidden despite coverage in the media.


Nigel’s Road Test: Eco Kettle and Iron Descaler

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 by Nigel

Lots of limescale in this kettle…
I remembered that the folks over at Ecozone had sent me a sample of their Kettle & Iron Descaler to try, and so this seemed like a good opportunity to pit it against a tough challenge…


Nigel’s Road Test: Grow-Your-Own Oyster Mushrooms-in-a-Book

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 by Nigel

Side view of the Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit
A month into my oyster mushroom growing kit, and I’m pleased to report that I am very close to my first crop of mushrooms…


Sustrans says: Change Your World

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 by Nigel

Sustrans Change Your World Campaign

I’m 100% behind Sustrans’ Change Your World Campaign, now in its second and last week. Sustrans aims to help us enjoy the benefits of cycling, walking or taking public transport…