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December 10, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Veganuary Ideas UK: How to Do Veganuary the Easy Way

Last updated: 26 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Every January, millions of people across the UK try going plant-based for a month. If you're searching for Veganuary ideas that actually work, this guide has you covered. From practical meal plans to a brilliant shortcut using a Grubby vegan meal kit, you'll find everything you need to make Veganuary feel easy, affordable and genuinely enjoyable. No willpower required.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Foodie, Services, UK Made

Tags: easy vegan meals, grubby, healthy eating, how to do veganuary, plant based january, plant-based, uk meal kits, vegan, vegan boxes uk, vegan food delivery, vegan lifestyle, vegan meal kits, vegan recipes, vegan recipes uk, veganuary, veganuary ideas, veganuary tips

November 18, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Easy Vegan Christmas Guide UK: Tips, Ideas and Shortcuts

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Planning a vegan Christmas UK style doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen or a table full of beige food. Whether you're fully plant-based or simply exploring meat-free options this festive season, this guide covers everything you need. From quick planning tips to a handy shortcut using a Grubby meal-kit box, you'll find practical advice to make your vegan Christmas feel special, stress-free and genuinely delicious.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Christmas, Discount, Foodie, Services, UK Made

Tags: easy vegan christmas, grubby vegan box, plant based christmas, uk vegan meal box, vegan christmas dinner, vegan christmas food, vegan christmas guide, vegan christmas ideas, vegan christmas uk, vegan meal kits, vegan recipes uk

November 11, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Wype Review UK – Is This Wet Wipe Alternative Worth It?

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

If you've been thinking about ditching wet wipes but don't fancy the hassle of reusable cloths, this Wype review is for you. Wype is a UK-made gel that turns ordinary toilet paper into a moist, fresh wipe — no plastic, no fatbergs, no guilt. With a UK-wide ban on plastic wet wipes now confirmed (Wales from December 2026, England from May 2027), the timing for a switch has never been better. So is Wype actually worth it? We've been testing it to find out.

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Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: bathroom essentials, eco bathroom, green home, planet friendly, refillable products, sustainable living, uk startups, vegan products, wet wipe alternative, wet wipe alternatives, wype review

September 8, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Phox Water Filter Review UK: Six Months With the Eco Brita Alternative

Last updated: 30 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Phox water filter review is based on six months of daily use in London, one of the hardest-water areas in the UK. Spoiler: the kettle has never looked better. Phox is a Glasgow-based company that makes the world's first refillable water filter cartridge, and after half a year of testing the Clean blend we're ready to give you the full, honest verdict on taste, cost, eco credentials and whether it's genuinely worth ditching Brita for good.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Reviews, Services, UK Made

Tags: brita alternative, eco friendly water filter, phox alkaline filter, phox clean filter, phox jug review, phox softener filter, phox subscription, phox vs brita, phox water filter review, refillable water filter, water filter london, water filter uk

September 4, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Overherd Oat Milk Review UK: Is Powdered Oat Milk Worth It?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Overherd oat milk review covers what it's actually like to live with powdered oat milk day-to-day, from the first scoop in a morning coffee to cooking with it weeks later. Overherd is a UK-made oat drink powder that replaces heavy cartons with a lightweight pouch you mix with water at home. It sounds almost too simple, but after putting it through its paces, we think it's one of the smartest sustainable kitchen swaps going. Here's the full verdict.

Published by Stiv in £25 and under, Carbon conscious, Foodie, Reviews, UK Deals, UK Made

Tags: dairy free lifestyle, eco friendly milk alternative, eco living uk, oat milk powder, oat milk review, overherd oat milk, plant based milk, sustainable swaps, vegan pantry essentials, zero waste kitchen

December 23, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

ESG Investing With JPMorgan Personal Investing

Last updated: 10 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

Cool Factor: 3/5

ESG investing with JPMorgan Personal Investing gives UK investors a managed, hands-off way to back companies with stronger environmental, social, and governance credentials. I hold several pots on the platform myself, all set to the socially responsible investing (SRI) style at the maximum risk level, so this is a view from real use. The portfolios are transparent and backed by MSCI analytics. But when the platform sits under JPMorgan Chase, named the world's largest financier of fossil fuels, the contradiction is hard to ignore. Here is my take.

This ESG investing JPMorgan review is based on my own pots in the SRI style, plus a close look at the methodology and the wider context, rather than on marketing copy.

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Capital at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Published by Stiv in Android apps, Apple apps, Carbon conscious, Finance, Investing, Personal finance, Reviews, Services, Technology lover

December 13, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

LastSwab Review: Is This Reusable Cotton Bud Worth It?

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This LastSwab review has been a long time coming. At CoolCuration we're big fans of anything that shrinks our carbon footprint, and a reusable cotton bud that replaces up to 1,000 disposable swabs sounded almost too good to be true. Spoiler: it's not. The LastSwab by Danish brand LastObject is one of those quietly brilliant inventions that makes you wonder why we ever settled for the single-use version. Here's how it holds up after extended use.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Designers, Fashionista, Gift Guide, Green Living, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Travel lover

Tags: design, designer, eco swab, gift, LastObject, LastSwab, LastSwab review, lifestyle, plastic-free bathroom, product, qtip, reusable cotton bud, review, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable bathroom, travel, zero waste