οικολογια - A Shiny Day

31 May

Low waste kitchen : Easy swaps I’ve made

31/05/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
environment, low waste, tips, zero waste, οικολογια
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Have you ever wondered if our habits in the kitchen can become low waste? Of course they can! In this article I show you how I do it, but also how to do it yourself. From paper towels to cleaning equipment, the kitchen is one of the largest sources of waste in most homes. But who said that should be the rule? By redefining our habits, we can very easily swap conventional convenience products with more sustainable options. Swapping may cost a little more at first, but repeated use of viable options will save you time and money in the long...

01 Feb

CRAFTS, DECOR, ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES

Avocado dyed pink pillows

01/02/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, αβοκάντο, διακόσμηση, οικολογια, οικολογικά χρώματα, φυτά
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I dyed two decorative pillows using an avocado. No, you didn't read that wrong. I actually dyed two decorative pillows using an avocado. In fact, I decorated them with small tassels made of thread that I had also dyed with avocado too. Those of you that have been in the company of A Shiny Day, you may have realized that avocados are a part of my life. I love them very much because they are an important element of my vegetarian diet and after enjoying one, I can give the most beautiful pink dye to any fabric, using only its peels...

21 Jan

BEAUTY, ECOLOGY, LIFESTYLE, LOW WASTE, TIPS, WELLNESS

Eco-friendly and non-toxic body care routine

I have wanted to write this article for a long time and I think now is the perfect time to share with you my eco-friendly and less toxic body care routine. The backstory : In my overall effort for a more sustainable and non-toxic lifestyle, I notice that the first changes I made were in the way I take care of my body. Mainly because I quickly realized the direct impact that cosmetics have on our health. Of course, my sensitive skin helped a lot in this, because somewhat reflexively, it reacts to anything toxic. Therefore, my first doubts were formed when...

21 Jan

ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE

DIY Beeswax Food Wraps

There is a way to replace plastic wrap once and for all : Beeswax Food Wraps. And it's super easy to make them yourself! What are Beeswax Wraps? First of all, it's a perfect solution to get rid of plastic wraps. They are made from fabric and beeswax, plus other vegetable oils. You can shape them easily by using the warmth of your hands and use them to cover a utensil or wrap a snack. Once cold, they stay firm and protect our food. You can wash them with cold water and keep on using them again and again! Why Beeswax...

20 Jan

ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE, TIPS

Let’s reduce the use of plastic while shopping : 7 simple ways

When I decided to share with you the changes I have made in my daily life to reduce my ecological footprint, I thought that it must been done in an organized manner. Changing our habits by taking care of the environment (and of course our own body) requires organization. It's not hard. We just need to be organized. So in this sense of organization, I decided to divide my habits into categories. In this previous article, I shared with you the changes I have made in my daily life in relation to the use of plastic at home. In...

15 Jan

ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE, TIPS, TRAVELLING

Low waste travel : It’s possible!

15/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
low waste, Paris, travel, wellness, οικολογια
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As time goes on, I face more and more challenges in trying to be faithful to my love and care for the environment. From the moment I decided I was going to do it right, so it happened. And there were no exceptions. But sometimes, things get a little bit harder and that's where I need to be even more focused and organized. I believe that there's always a way to stay true to our principles, in order to protect the environment and our health. A person who cares about the environment, is/ needs to be organized. They have habits...

11 Jan

ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES

Natural dye from black beans

Here we are again! I'm back to the pots that produce the most magnificent colors of nature and this timeI'm exploring the natural dye of black beans. The backstory : Some time ago, I paid a visit to the store where I buy legumes and cereals in bulk. There, Mr. Panagiotis showed me his new arrival : black beans, rich in iron, he said. Of course, I bought them to try at home, and put them in water to soak overnight. The next morning, I woke up and saw that the beans have given off a wonderful violet color in...

11 Jan

CRAFTS, ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE, SEWING

How to make fabric pouches

14/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, δωρο, οικολογια, ύφασμα, φτιάξτο μόνος σου
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By using fabric pouches while shopping, we can greatly reduce the waste we create. A fabric pouch is vital in our effort to reduce our ecological footprint, and what's even better? We can make it ourselves! Ways we can use fabric pouches : To buy bread and other pastries Nuts (in bulk) Rice, legumes, cereals (in bulk) Fruits and veggies To store food on the go (e.g. a cereal bar) I now have so many fabric pouches that I don't have to use any sort of disposable packaging ever again. I use my fabric pouches at the farmer's market, for nuts,...

11 Jan

ECOLOGY, PETS, SEWING, UPCYCLE

Eco-friendly cat toy

11/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, environment, felt, δωρο, οικολογια, φτιάξτο μόνος σου
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Is there a way to make a pyramid shaped toy for your cat, and do a good deed for the environment, at the same time? In this article, we will make an eco-friendly cat toy, utilizing the plastic pieces of trash that we came across and don’t know how to get rid of. The idea for this craft came from the Big Green Challenge I accepted on my online Ding Dong journey. It seems that my cats are quite fond of these cute pyramid shaped toys, as well as YOUR furry friends! After uploading the IGTV tutorial I did on...

08 Jan

ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE, STORIES

What’s the cost of saving the planet?

In this article, we are talking numbers and logic, in an attempt to convince you that living low waste and actively loving our planet isn't expensive at all. Note : None of the products I mention are sponsored. I'm just talking about what I personally use, after many years of trial and error. The backstory : A while ago, a girl sent me a message, expressing her concern about the financial cost of a low waste lifestyle. Of course, this is something I hear very often from people who want to take responsibility for the environment, but are hesitant because of...