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From homemade yoghurt to shaving bars: eco-friendly swaps that helped you spend less

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From homemade yoghurt to shaving bars: eco-friendly swaps that helped you spend less

Whether it’s crocheting kitchen cloths or buying in bulk, here are the hacks you’re using to cut costs and reduce your impact on the planet • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Saving money and the planet needn’t always be mutually exclusive: sometimes making small, eco-friendly swaps at home can help you spend less.

Whether it’s knitting your own dishcloths or long-lasting soap bars, we asked you to share your green, wallet-friendly tips.

Many of you had ideas for DIY household cleaning products.

One anonymous reader swears by her own simple homemade cleaning spray: “In a spray bottle, add a tablespoon of white vinegar, a teaspoon of [eco] washing-up liquid and shake.

It costs pennies and is really effective.” Continue reading...

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