Retykle Blog

We’ve known for some time that Halloween is easily one of the most waste creating moments throughout the year. ITV published a piece that showed that in the UK and in this year alone, Halloween costumes sold will contain 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste which equates to 83 million plastic bottles. We wanted to equip our Retykle community with some simple hacks for how to reduce waste during and after Halloween. It’s a great opportunity to remind our little ones about our collective impact on the planet and how we can lessen our environmental footprint.

This week we have Retykle Ambassador Alix Delahaye to share with us her thoughts on gender neutrality to encourage other parents to reflect on their own life and beliefs and to share with their tykes!

This week we welcome Retykle Ambassador Aude Camus, of Hong Kong Madame, to give us some hacks and tricks she has to looking rested and as fresh as a daisy even when you are lacking precious sleep.

While social distancing remains the norm, taking a walk or going on a hike is our chance to reconnect with nature. Despite Hong Kong being a concrete jungle, there are many places where nature prevails and solitude (even on the weekends!) can be found.

Say goodbye to pre-packaged snacks and say hello to healthy, low waste, and tasty snacks that are perfect for any day of the week!

Zero waste living can be a daunting concept, but with a little pre-planning, it is easy to make eco-conscious choices that are not only better for the environment, but also reduce the amount of kid generated waste accumulating in your home.

"When I came to terms with my new reality…I started to embrace my role as a mom. Everyone is different so I think the key is self-realisation, reading tips, and guides but the most important thing is to access your situation and work out a timetable that suits you best.” Retykle Ambassador Mei Mei Song shares her journey of balancing work, life, and making time for her kids.