Now that the chaos of the festive season is behind us and 2025 is upon us, it's the perfect time to create a new routine that's good for you (and Mother Earth). They say it takes as little as two weeks to build a new habit and a nourishing self care routine should be priority #1!
So before the craziness begins, here's our tips to making your morning routine greener - it's easier than you think! Just a few small, manageable changes make a big difference.
1. Set some time for yourself
Whether it's a walk out in nature, meditating or journaling, taking time to yourself (even if it is only 5 minutes) is a great way to set you up for the day ahead. Some nice deep breaths can get your body and mind set for a winning day. First thing is a great idea before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
It also allows you to ground yourself and remember why sustainability is important to you. It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget to slow down and remember what's important to us and why.
2. Self Care Products That Make A Difference
Take a look around your bathroom. From shampoo and body wash to your toothbrush and face cleanser, nearly everything you use in your morning routine can get a green makeover by switching to plastic-free products (when the old products are ready for replacing!). Sustainable swaps in the bathroom are super easy to make and won't cost the earth.
- Revolutionise your shower: Replace your shampoo, conditioner, face wash & body wash with our award winning bars. Every single bar you purchase equals 3.5 less plastic bottles going into landfill. That's a big impact for one shower.
- Try Scalp Scrubbing: what is a scalp scrubber and why should you use one I hear you ask? The benefits are huge and it feels divine...
- Give tongue scraping a go: there are so many benefits to this ancient Ayurvedic tradition
- Go bamboo for your toothbrush: with 3.5 billion plastic toothbrushes rattling around the planet still, make the switch and pop these in the compost when you're done!
- Reusable makeup pads: with a soft bamboo cotton side to gently wash the skin and a muslin side that works to polish and boost circulation, it's a win win.
3. Shorten Your Shower
One of the easiest ways to green your morning routine is by cutting down your water usage. All you have to do is take a shorter shower, but sometimes that’s a little easier said than done.
To help stay on track, bring your phone into the bathroom & set an alarm to go off when it’s time to get out. Many local councils also have Water Saver timers you can collect for free.
4. Healthy Options: Prep Your Breakfast (or lunches) the Night Before
To avoid buying takeaway food for lunch at work, get organised & prep your meals the night before. You will not only spend less on lunch but you can ensure your snacks and meals are healthy.
We've plenty of great inspiration in our 8 tips to Meal Prep and some of or best LunchBox recipes. You can even prep brekkie too: bircher muesli or chia puddings are a perfect fit in our Glass Dip Bowls.
5. Remember your reusables
Many of us start the day with a hot beverage or smoothie. What you choose to drink these in can make a huge difference. If you hit a cafe on your way to work make sure bring along your own to avoid any plastic cups or straws.
If you do make your morning brew at home make sure you compost your coffee grinds or tea leaves. Coffee grinds add nutrients to your garden just the way they are so you can simply brew at home, feed the plants & go!
Here's to 2025!!
Love Sophie xx
