How To Be Green

We spotted an article in the Sunday Telegraph this weekend which talked about using eco products in the home.

Our eco range of cloths, Naturals, was mentioned, with the the Naturals Sponge Cloth being recommended as an efficient and easy-to-use alternative to other non-eco cloths. But interestingly, the journalist posed the question: 'Why should I use you rather than torn up old pyjamas?'

Here are our thoughts...

Take the Naturals Sponge Cloth. It's 100% biodegradable so is capable of being broken down naturally over time by bacteria and fungi. It's made from natural cellulose and cotton and the packaging it comes in can be recycled after use - eco friendly all round.

But how do old clothes compare? Well, lots of clothing is not even biodegradable - synthetic clothing for example doesn't decompose - and will be piling up in some landfill site long after we are gone. We also think you're far more likely to have an efficient and effective clean by using specially designed products for the job - such as a durable cloth (which can be popped into the washing machine and used again!) - not by using old pyjamas. Plus - if you're as fanatical about cleaning as we are - you're sure to run out of old clothes rather quickly!

We do believe that you should be environmentally friendly wherever possible - so if you do have old PJs lying around we are certainly not suggesting you throw them out! Why not use them to stuff a soft toy you might be making, make a comfort blanket for your children, or pad out the dog basket - and if they are particularly funky PJs use them to customise your other clothes!

Please let us know your thoughts and any experiences you have had!