Saying ‘No’ to Fast Fashion
For the umpteenth time today, a SHEIN advertisement appears on my screen. My thoughts inevitably jump to the anti-fast fashion law the French passed in the middle of 2025. This new legislation aims to limit the environmental and social impact of fast fashion by, among other things, prohibiting influencers from promoting fast fashion brands. The […]
My Favourite Sustainable Christmas Gifts
Looking for thoughtful gifts that don’t cost the Earth — or your conscience? My Christmas gift guide is full of sustainable, ethical and personal gems that support small businesses whilst caring for the planet and its people. Homemade gifts Whether it’s rusks, cookies or sweets – there is no better gift than a homemade one. […]
Happy BEE day!
The United Nations declared 20 May as World Bee Day in 2017. The day coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia in the 18th century. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of bees, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development. […]
Ten uses for lemons around the home
When life gives you lemons, you can do a whole lot more with them than just make lemonade. Lemons are the superwomen of fruit. From a special sweet treat, to cleaning your home or amplifying your beauty routine…lemons are wonderfully versatile. When most of us think of lemons we think in terms of cooking or […]
Practices for a sustainable kitchen
The kitchen is the place where our friends and family gather to share stories, emotions, litres of coffee and home-cooked meals. It truly is the heart of our home. But it’s also the room in our home that generates the most waste. So one of my New Years practices is to do all I can […]
10 Tips for an Eco-Friendlier Back-to-School
The new school year is here, and that means that stocking up on back-to-school supplies and planning for the new school year is on the to-do-list. According to a British website 1.6 billion pens ended up in UK landfills in 2018 alone. That’s a lot of plastic! As we edge closer to the beginning of the […]
