Thinking differently about food
Somehow, food migrates to the back of our fridge’s shelves, where it goes rotten unnoticed. I feel embarrassed about how often I have to throw away food that has ‘migrated’ to the back of our fridge. September 29th is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. This day aims not only to […]
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 […]
Everyday Granola
I adore granola for breakfast. And this granola recipe from The Blue Zones Kitchen recipe book is one of the best granolas I have ever eaten. It is easy to make and relatively cheap. The most expensive ingredient is the nuts. I was very tempted to exclude the nuts from the recipe until I read […]
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 […]
Celebrating Christmas just a tad more sustainable
As much as I love a beautiful Christmas tree and table, I can no longer ignore the negative effect our traditional Christmas celebrations have on our planet. So, this year, I have been on the look out for more sustainable alternatives. Here are my favourite ideas and products. Have fun with indigenous flowers and materials […]
Greening Your Bathroom
5 Easy Eco-friendly swaps for your bathroom If you are wanting to take a few steps to a more sustainable home and lifestyle, your bathroom is a great place to start. Most of the products and toiletries we use are wrapped in plastic, single-use or disposable, and many of them can’t be recycled. So introducing […]
