GOODBYE PALM OIL, HELLO PALM-ALT
Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh has developed a new ingredient which has the potential to replace palm oil in bakery products. The new palm fat substitute is comprised of rapeseed oil, a by-product of the linseed industry, fibres and proteins. Called Palm-Alt, it has 25% less fat and 88% less satuated fat, and produces 70% […]
CHANGEMAKER T-SHIRTS BACK IN STOCK FOR ORGANIC SEPTEMBER!
Our organic Changemaker T-shirts are now back in stock. Choose from loose or tailored fit in high-quality Black or White. You can have your own message of up to 7 words printed onto the back of the White T-shirts. Our T-shirts are hand-printed by our friend Hils in her Kent studio and we therefore quote […]
CAROLINE LUCAS PRESENTS ENERGY BILL AMENDMENT IN ATTEMPT TO END NEW FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTIONS
Here is part of Caroline Lucas’s report by email (10 September 2023): This week Parliament came back after a summer break that’s seen the PM abandon any pretence of protecting our climate or nature. Over the summer holidays, his Government said yes to hundreds of new licences to drill for oil and gas in the […]
SECOND HAND SEPTEMBER SALES
It’s OXFAM’s Second Hand September and we are selling our vintage jewellery collection in order to raise funds for our writers. By providing travel expenses, our aspiring journalists are able to travel to environmental and sustainability conferences in the UK – and to meet and interview world-leading experts. Check our Vintage Shop here on the […]
Can fashion be eco?
Frustrated With Fast Fashion’s Facade? Here’s Some Sustainable and Affordable Alternatives You like your clothes, huh? You thrive on expressing yourself through their layers. You love the feeling of a new outfit against your skin. You’re frustrated with the fashion world’s facade and can see the filth beneath the greenwashing. It’s likely you already know what […]
It’s Plastic Free July – let’s innovate
Aqua Libra has partnered with Canary Wharf Group to launch London’s first WasteShark in Middle Dock at Canary Wharf. Created by RanMarine Technology, and inspired by a whale shark’s wide mouth, the autonomous WasteShark is designed to collect plastic waste such as microplastics and debris from the water’s surface level while collecting data to improve […]
Sir Jonathon Porritt: Don’t Trust the Government to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Photograph by Ian Cylkowski “The UK is the world’s best target setter!” One or two attendees clap. “But that doesn’t mean we know how to deliver.” Oh. On the morning of Wednesday 28th June 2023, at the sustainability event Reset Connect, Sir Jonathon Porritt 0 co-founder of Forum for the Future, campaigner and author – […]
FUTURE FABRICS EXPO 26th (pm) to 28th JUNE LONDON SE10
The Sustainable Angle’s Future Fabrics Expo 2023 takes place this week: Date: Monday 26th (12 Noon-6pm) , and Tuesday 27th – Wednesday 28th June (9am-6pm). Venue: Magazine London, 11 Ordnance Crescent, London SE10 0JH – two minutes walk from North Greenwich Tube Station.Ticket registration: https://registrationfuturefabricsexpo.co.uk/attendeesWebsite: www.thesustainableangle.orgMagazine London is a a state-of-the-art venue over 3200 square […]
SHARING IS CARING: THE STORY OF TENTSHARE
Photo by Uzenk Doezenk Camping is a great experience – reconnecting with nature, being with friends and family, being able to travel cheaply – but unless one is an avid camper it can seem unnecessary to have all the kit. Good quality kit can be expensive to purchase and unless used frequently can take up […]
SUSTAINABLE FESTIVAL GOING
As the summer months approach, so does festival season. Festivals are a great way to enjoy the warm weather, listen to good music, and spend time with friends and family – what’s not to like? However for the more environmentally-minded, this may be an activity that does not seem to align with sustainable living. Many […]
