Green Tips
Cutting down on salt in your diet will do your body a lot of good, but it's surprisingly useful in other walks of life.
Follow the jump for our list of alternative uses for salt, from a magic method of cleaning up cracked eggs, to soothing body treatments. All of these pieces of wisdom will give you a healthier use for this cheap and plentiful substance, and will help you cut down on your use of chemicals at the same time.
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Do It Yourself
We're all converts to olive oil and the health-giving properties it brings to our diets. But there are many more uses for the Mediterranean staple than you might think, and it can be used as a greener alternative to all kinds of everyday household products. Follow the jump for the full list.
1. Shave. Olive oil can provide a closer shave when used in place of shaving cream. This reduces your 'chemical splash' and stops you having to use dubious chemicals on your skin.
2. Shine stainless steel. Many cleaning standbys, such as ammonia, can dull and even corrode chrome and stainless steel. Olive oil, however, is a safe and effective shining agent.
3. Remove eye makeup. Dab a little under the eyes and rinse off with a washcloth. Quick, easy and no parabens!
Related: Top 10 eco-friendly uses for lemons
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Do It Yourself
Lemons are our friends, and so are the people at Eco Street, so we thought we'd share their top tips on how the humble lemon can help you live an eco-friendly life. From cooking to cleaning to fighting off a cold, lemons really can do a lot for a small fruit. Read on for 10 eco-friendly things that you can do with lemons, then hot-foot it to your local farmers market to stock up!
1. Grow a lemon tree - the most eco-friendly thing to do with lemons is grow them so that you have your own carbon neutral supply. These can be grown in the UK, believe it or not.
2. Highlight your hair - much better for you and the environment than commercial bleaches. Mix the juice of one lemon with one teaspoon of salt and apply to your hair with a comb. Get out into the sun for a couple of hours. Do some vegetable gardening, tend your lemon tree, go for a walk, you get the picture. Don't do this too often, it will dry your hair out.
More lemony tips after the jump
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Cutting down on salt in your diet will do your body a lot of good, but it's surprisingly useful in other walks of life. 
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