Women’s Month: Because Saving the Planet in Heels (or Hiking Boots) is Totally Our Thing

Let’s Get Real for a Minute

Ah, Women’s Month. The time of year when brands suddenly remember women exist and decide to send us pink emails with 10% off candles we don’t need. Thanks, guys, we’ll add it to the pile next to last year’s “feminine” pens.

But here’s the thing — we’re not here for the clichés. We’re here for the real stuff. The grit. The glory. And the gorgeous chaos of being a woman in 2025 who’s not only trying to run her life, but also trying to save the planet… one reusable water bottle at a time.

At Natural Life, Women’s Month isn’t just a marketing gimmick. It’s about celebrating the multi-tasking legends who somehow manage to juggle careers, kids, side hustles, relationships, and self-care — all while worrying about microplastics in the ocean.

The Women Who Keep It Together… and the World Spinning

You know who you are.

You’re the one who keeps a reusable shopping bag in your handbag, just in case. You’ve got a mental calendar that remembers everyone’s birthday, plus which day the recycling gets collected. You can whip up a plant-based dinner and answer work emails, all while explaining to your bestie why fast fashion is a no-go.

And yet, how often do you actually pause to celebrate yourself?

We’re betting not often enough.

So, this Women’s Month, we’re flipping the script. Instead of “Treat yourself to a spa day!” (although yes, please do that too), we’re saying: treat yourself to a life that feels good, inside and out — for you, and for the planet.

The Eco-Queen’s Guide to Women’s Month

Because doing good for the earth shouldn’t feel like homework, here’s our totally unofficial, slightly cheeky guide to celebrating Women’s Month the eco-friendly way:

1. Buy Yourself the Flowers (Just… the Right Kind)

If you’re getting flowers, skip the imported roses that have travelled further than your last holiday. Go for local, seasonal blooms. Or better yet, a potted plant you can keep alive (no pressure, but please water it occasionally).

Pro tip: Indigenous plants like spekboom don’t just look pretty — they’re climate superheroes that gobble up carbon. Take that, air pollution.

2. Support Women-Owned Eco Brands

We love a bit of women supporting women — especially when it comes to business. There are so many brilliant female-led brands making everything from natural skincare to reusable coffee cups. By supporting them, you’re putting your money where your values are and making "some guy" slightly less rich. Win-win.

3. Make It a Plastic-Free Pamper Night

Because self-care shouldn’t come wrapped in three layers of plastic and a plastic pump you can’t recycle. Swap the chemical-heavy bubble bath for a natural bath soak in a compostable pouch, light some soy candles, and put on that clay face mask that makes you look like Shrek. You deserve it.

4. Host a Sustainable Swop Party

Forget buying new outfits for all the Women’s Day functions. Invite your friends over for a clothes swap. It’s like shopping, but free — and you get to laugh at each other trying on that dress someone bought in 2012 and swore they’d “totally wear again.”

5. Drink Responsibly… For the Planet

This is not a lecture about cutting back on wine (perish the thought). It’s a suggestion to try local, organic wines or craft gins in recyclable glass bottles. Because being eco-friendly doesn’t mean you can’t be fabulous.

Why Women Are Basically Nature’s Secret Weapon

Here’s a fun fact: research shows that women are more likely to adopt eco-friendly habits than men. We recycle more, we waste less, and we’re more likely to support sustainable products. Which basically means — if women ran the world, we’d probably have solved climate change by now and still managed to organise a killer book club.

But the thing is, the mental load of caring — about the planet, the kids, the pets, the neighbour’s dog who keeps escaping — is real. So if you’re feeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your (fabulous) shoulders, you’re not alone. This Women’s Month, give yourself permission to:

• Say “no” to stuff that drains your energy.
• Say “yes” to slow days, good food, and long walks in nature.
• Remind yourself you’re doing enough.

The Twist — What If We Made Women’s Month About Action?

Here’s the challenge: what if Women’s Month wasn’t just about celebrating women… but about women leading the charge for change?

What if every woman reading this decided to make one eco-friendly change this August? Imagine the ripple effect. If we’re already the ones quietly influencing what our households buy, eat, and throw away — think about what could happen if we all made one extra conscious choice.

Some ideas to get you started:

• Switch one product in your bathroom to a natural, plastic-free option. Bamboo toothbrush anyone? 
• Start a “Meat-Free Monday” and rope in your family or work friends.
• Carry a reusable water bottle and make it your signature accessory.
• Join a local clean-up (bonus: it’s basically free exercise).

It’s not about being perfect — it’s about making the kind of small changes that add up to something massive. And if there’s one thing women know, it’s how to make the most of the little things.

How Natural Life is Celebrating You

We couldn’t write this post without giving you a little love note from us. At Natural Life, we believe eco-friendly living shouldn’t feel complicated, expensive, or… well… like it belongs only to people who own off-grid tiny houses.

We’re here for the everyday eco-warriors:

• The women buying biodegradable kitchen scrubbies and school snacks at the same time.
• The ones who want a natural moisturiser that actually works.
• The ones who are curious about living greener but don’t have time to research whether bamboo really is more sustainable than cotton.

This Women’s Month, we’re raising a (recyclable) glass to you. Whether you’re 20 and starting your eco journey, or 60 and teaching the rest of us how it’s done, you’re the reason we do what we do.

Here’s Your Women’s Month Dare

So here’s our cheeky dare for August:
Be loud. Be unapologetic. Be the kind of woman who knows her worth and her carbon footprint. Laugh at the absurdity of it all. And remember — you don’t have to choose between looking after yourself and looking after the planet. You can absolutely do both… possibly while wearing lipstick made from beetroot pigment.

Ready to treat yourself and the planet this Women’s Month? 🌱
Shop our eco-friendly, natural products here and find something that makes you feel fabulous — without costing the earth.

And while you’re at it, share your Women’s Month eco wins with us on Instagram. Tag @naturallife.co.za so we can celebrate you, cheer you on, and maybe even feature you in our stories.

Because Women’s Month isn’t just about honouring women. It’s about women changing the world… one reusable water bottle at a time.