I first thought about the environmental impact of death while standing in a conventional cemetery five years ago, watching as my aunt’s casket—a gleaming hardwood box with brass fittings that…
I once owned five corkscrews. FIVE. I discovered this embarrassing fact during a massive decluttering session sparked by a leaky roof and subsequent emergency emptying of my kitchen cupboards. There…
The moment I properly understood the scale of our plastic problem wasn’t watching a documentary or reading some shocking statistic. It was standing in my kitchen on bin day, holding…
I had what you might call an economic awakening about six years ago in the most mundane of places: the queue at Argos. I was waiting to collect a replacement…
I was sitting in yet another climate conference last month—you know the kind, where everyone’s got their reusable water bottles and tote bags, but half the speakers have just…
I had my first proper climate meltdown in the pasta aisle at Tesco. Not a gentle weeping or a manageable wave of worry—I’m talking about a full-blown, breath-stealing panic attack…
# The Psychology of Changing Habits and Why Sustainable Swaps Don’t Stick I’ve bought bamboo toothbrushes that lasted two weeks before the bristles fell out. I’ve stared at a drawer…
The Fast Fashion Problem At a Glance Aspect Details Global Carbon Impact 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions UK Waste Generated 300,000 tonnes of clothing binned annually Annual Carbon Saving…
# How to Start Living Sustainably Without Overhauling Your Entire Life at Once The problem with most sustainability advice is that it assumes you want to become a different person…
Explore the correlation between a minimalist lifestyle and zero waste living in this insightful article. Discover how adopting minimalism promotes responsible consumption, positively impacts mental well-being and the environment, while learning about sustainable practices such as energy efficiency and water conservation. Get started on your zero waste journey today!
I’ve got a confession to make. For years, I’ve been that insufferable person at dinner parties who asks where the vegetables were grown while everyone else is just trying to…
Slow Travel by Train Across Europe At a Glance Aspect Details Carbon Saving Up to 90% less CO2 than equivalent flights Cost Comparison Often 2-26 times more expensive than flying…
I’ve seen minimalism touted as the solution to all environmental problems lately. Buy less stuff, lower impact, case closed. It makes sense too – fewer possessions means fewer goods being…
Slow Living and the Self Care Practice That Costs Absolutely Nothing At a Glance Aspect Details Cost Absolutely nothing Time Required 10 minutes per day minimum Difficulty Easy to start,…
TOAST At a Glance Aspect Details Founded 1997 in Wales Main Materials 51% cotton, 85% purely natural fibres Sustainability Rating Good (Good On You) Price Range Premium – £80-300+ per…