Urban Revolution Blog Articles

Cut down on plastic in your kitchen using these tips for shopping, cooking, storing and growing food plastic-free. Healthier for you and the planet!

Find out about natural and plastic-free hair, body, dental, and beauty products, as well as how to make your own DIY deodorant. All natural, zero waste, toxic-free solutions.

The best natural cleaning ingredients to have in your cupboard.  Accessible, affordable and effective – they'll keep your home healthier and protect your local ecosystems from harmful chemicals!

A beautiful book about spending less while enjoying life more. Full of very helpful strategies for tweaking the way we think and behave about money and pleasure, it’s an antidote to a culture of overconsumption and overwork.

Citric acid has many uses around the home. It helps with stains and gently whitening surfaces, while also acting as a disinfectant against a range of bacteria and viruses.

Castile soap is a natural, nontoxic vegetable-based soap that can be used for both body care and household cleaning purposes. It contains no animal fats or synthetic ingredients, making it both vegan-friendly and biodegradable. 

Together, we can make a difference this festive season. Here are some easy ways to celebrate Christmas sustainably and give with purpose.

To help curb your Christmas food waste mountain, plan well and prepare lists to prevent shopping on impulse. Here are our top tips for reducing food waste at Christmas time.

Sadly most of the common gift wrapping materials we use today are non-recyclable and destined for landfill after one or two uses. But Gift wrapping doesn't have to be wasteful. Check out these tips!

Many laundry detergents and cleaning products on the market today are full of toxic chemicals which pose a risk for both ourselves and the environment. Here's our guide to getting the nasties out of your laundry and opting for safer, more natural solutions.

In a permaculture garden, where every plant has a purpose, weeds emerge as unsung heroes rather than unwelcome intruders. These resilient plants bring a myriad of benefits to the ecosystem, offering a helping hand in fostering soil health, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing overall sustainability. Unlike the conventional approach of eradicating weeds, permaculturists embrace these botanical companions for their unique abilities to contribute to the greater well-being of the garden.

This blog spills the beans on everything about the marvellous Elephant Garlic. Learn how to grow Elephant Garlic like a pro to achieve those big garlic cloves, as well as making the most of using all the different parts of the plant in your cooking. Learn tips for growing and harvesting as both an annual and perennial plant as this is one plant you will definitely want in your Permaculture garden!

The season of goodwill is often the season of excess and consumerism, which has a detrimental impact on our earth. We've come up with ten top tips for a low waste Christmas party which is better for the earth.