The Green Frog Blog Series
6 January 2021
Frog is growing Greener…
Switching to eco-friendly products
Welcome to the new ‘greener’ Frog Blog. In an effort to spread awareness and to instil the same sustainability principles that we, at Frog Bikes, live and breathe, we wanted to share with you how the team is making a difference to the environment by swapping everyday items to more eco-friendly products.
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When planet-friendly products first hit our shelves a few years back, some of them felt like a compromise: I remember struggling with washing up liquid which didn’t really make any bubbles or light bulbs which took ages to glow brightly. But there are some fantastic items on the market now which are at least as good as traditional brands, and some are cheaper because they are reusable time and time again. Often they’re made or sold by local independent companies too. |
 | Compostable Coffee PodsBlue Goose Eco Compostable coffee pods for the coffee machine, which only heats the amount of water you need (better than a kettle), and only uses a small amount of coffee to make an intense flavour (less coffee than a cafetiere). Then the pods go in the food waste for composting and they're delivered by the milkman! www.bluegoose.coffee |
 | Refillable Glass BottlesShelley also purchases larger refill bottles of hand wash and shower gel, to top up smaller individual bottles. |
 | EcoEggShelley stopped using laundry detergent and switched to Laundry Egg, which not only has proven to be much cheaper, but it means no large plastic bottles, and no chemicals going down the drain either! www.ecoegg.com |
 | Biodegradeable Bin BagsThese bin liners are made from corn starch so are 100% biodegradable and compostable, meaning that when they are disposed of they will soon disappear leaving behind no fragments or trace of their existence. www.binlinersdirect.com |
We have received many great suggestions from members of the Frog team, raving about other eco-friendly produce available:
 | Refillable Shaving FoamPlastic-free shaving foam in refillable aluminium tins that are designed for a lifetime, not single-use and are Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. As aluminium can be endlessly recycled it is a much better material to use for packaging. www.kingofshaves.com |
 | Recycled Toilet PaperWho gives a crap loo roll offer forest-friendly toilet paper, 100% bamboo paper and 100% recycled toilet rolls, but what’s even better is that they donate 50% of their profits to help build toilets and improve sanitation in the developing world! www.uk.whogivesacrap.org |
 | Vegan ProduceThis online supermarket offers an excellent range of over 5,000 vegan and cruelty-free products. www.thevegankindsupermarket.com |
 | Biodegradable WipesUsing wipes made of natural fibres and that are completely free from plastic means they will decompose in a matter of weeks. |
 | No More ClingfilmAs plastic wrap pollutes the planet, is only single-use and can take around 2 years to decompose, the use of silicon stretchy reusable lids make a fantastic alternative to clingfilm. Or even beeswax cloth can be used to wrap food. They self-seal, are plastic-free and are suitable for use in the fridge or freezer. www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk |
 | Recyclable Toothbrush HeadsThese electric toothbrush heads are vegan-friendly and made from sustainable materials in a bid to help tackle plastic pollution. They can be returned after use in a pre-paid compostable pouch. www.brushd.co.uk |
 | No Plastic PackagingThe products at Ethique have no plastic packaging at all, are sea-freighted to reduce carbon footprint and a tree is planted with every order! They have so much to offer, including shampoo, conditioner, face cream and scrubs, all in solid bars. www.ethique.co.uk |
 | Sustainable Toothcare ProductsGeorganics offer tooth care products that are sustainable, including mouthwash tablets, toothpaste in a jar, bamboo toothbrushes, charcoal floss - and all without plastic packaging!! www.georganics.com |
 | Natural Cleaning ProductsTincture has created high performance, non-toxic cleaning products that are completely safe to use around the entire family. With no harsh chemicals. All cleaners are 100% natural, made with essential oils, botanical extracts and plant-based actives. www.tincturelondon.com |
So, all in all, eco-friendly products are a great replacement to plastics to help rid wasteful, single-use items and they are more durable, reusable, less toxic, less resource-intensive, and safer for the environment.
By making a positive change and opting for environmentally friendly alternatives we are all contributing to protecting the planet and the future of our children - We want to make a green impact!
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