POSITIVE MIND POWER COMBATS ECO-ANXIETY
It’s hard not to feel a sense of anxiety about the climate crisis. Flooding, torrential rain, extreme and unseasonal hot and cold temperatures, worries about pollution and loss of biodiversity…these are just some of the challenges we face. A survey across 10 countries, led by Bath University in 2021, found that almost 60% of 10,000 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PREPARING THE GROUND – THE GREEN ALLOTMENTS MISSION
Image Credit – Patrick Federi Stepping out to full air on the turn it’s time toGet the ground ready for the rush of sowingAnd to finish off the roses.They must be pruned by MarchAnd March is where we’re going.There’s much to be done, soLet’s get the ground ready for so much sowing.The numbers are straightforward […]
MY VEGAN LIFESTYLE
Image Credit – Abigail Rose Poetry on a Plate (@quarantinedinmykitchen) • Instagram photos and videos: A home-based recommended Instagram Page I have been vegan for nearly 4 years and was vegetarian for 2 years before. It has been one of the most life-changing transitions of my life. I was convinced to quit eating meat by […]
HELLO UNIVERSE! CONNECTING THROUGH WOMEN’S CIRCLES
Image Credit – Nicola Wood Nicola Wood founded a charity for those seeking sanctuary in Swindon and now juggles a role at a charity supporting carers alongside the needs of her young family. In the summer of 2022, she launched Women Replanting – circles for sharing and supporting others, which are held in-person and online. […]
SEASONAL EATING
Image Source – Iñigo De la Maza Seasonal eating is eating fruit and veg that are in season regional to where you live. Eating seasonally is a more sustainable way to consume fresh produce as it cuts down on food transportation and reduces food miles. Food miles is the distance between where the food was […]
BRISTOL RESTAURANT INTRODUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT MENUS
Image Source – https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/bristol-restaurant-carbon-footprint-menu/ The Canteen in Bristol has started including the carbon footprints of each dish on their vegetarian menu in an effort to encourage customers to think more about the environmental costs of their meal. Diners can choose from dishes that produce as little as 16 grams of carbon dioxide emissions, like the carrot […]
Festival Trash
Image Credit – @critical_waste Festival season is in full swing with over 5 million Brits flocking up and down the country as an opportunity to unwind, listen to their favourite artists and relax. In this environment, it’s easy to forget about the stress of the outside world. However, festivals can become a breeding ground for […]
SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS A THING
Image Credit – Francois Le Nguyen Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) took place from 16-25 September 2022 showcasing a variety of events ranging from sustainable fashion shows to sewing and repairing workshops. They were held across the UK, online and overseas, in Cyprus and Nigeria. The sustainable fest ran at the same time as London Fashion […]
