Placemats & Coasters

Sustainable jewellery is changing how people shop for rings, bands and fine jewellery not as a passing trend, but as a values-led upgrade. More buyers want pieces that look stunning and come with clearer sourcing, fairer labour standards, and a lighter footprint. From recycled metals to lower-impact gemstones, today’s options make it easier to choose jewellery you’ll feel good wearing for years. In this Friendly Turtle EcoBlog guide, we explore why sustainable jewellery is booming, why the rose gold diamond eternity band has become a modern favourite, and what “lab-grown” really means compared with mined diamonds. You’ll also learn how to spot genuine transparency, which certifications and supply-chain details to look for, and how to avoid greenwashed claims. If you’re choosing an engagement ring, wedding band, or a meaningful gift, these practical checks help you buy smarter and support innovation that moves the industry in the right direction.

Facial ageing isn’t just about wrinkles. Over time, we lose volume and structural support as fat pads shift, the jawline softens, and subtle changes in bone and skin thickness affect proportion. That’s why “chasing lines” rarely delivers a balanced result. This guide explains what facial balance means in modern aesthetic medicine, how hyaluronic acid dermal fillers behave beneath the skin, and why placement and depth matter more than the amount used. You’ll learn which areas (cheeks, temples, chin and jawline) can be supported to restore harmony without surgery, what fillers can’t fix (significant laxity and excess skin), and the safety essentials to look for, including realistic expectations, qualified injectors, and long-term maintenance planning. At Friendly Turtle EcoBlog, we’re interested in self-care that’s mindful, informed, and measured so readers can make calmer, safer choices rather than overcorrecting or following trends.

Clean skincare shouldn’t feel like a 15-step performance. As the clean beauty movement grows, more people are stepping back from constant layering and asking a simpler question: what actually supports skin health, without creating extra waste? In this Friendly Turtle EcoBlog guide, we break down what clean skincare really means, what to look for on ingredient labels, and how to build a sustainable self-care routine that’s realistic for everyday life. Expect practical, low-fuss advice: prioritising your skin barrier with a gentle cleanser, a nourishing moisturiser and daily SPF; avoiding the temptation to stack strong actives; and giving products time to work before swapping them out. We’ll also share small, eco-friendly habits that add up finishing what you already own, buying with intention, and choosing refillable or lower-waste options where possible so your routine feels calm, effective and kinder to the planet.