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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

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24 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC
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Lucy Pavia
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Ethical and green living
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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
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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

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