Products claiming to save the planet line the shelves. Eco. Sustainable. Carbon neutral. Ethically made. Greenwash, greenwash, everywhere. Look closer. Behind those claims is a troubling lack of transparency, consistency,…
Is there life beyond the supermarket when it comes to shopping for veg? Can we source really fresh food without plastic packaging, dubious transport miles and the detachment that supermarket…
Going green when you’ve got kids doesn’t mean transforming your house into an eco monastery or dedicating your Saturday mornings to lecturing your six year old about carbon footprints and…
Seasonal eating sounds easy until you try and work out what you should actually be eating. Looking at peppers shipped from Israel and pineapples from Ghana in a British supermarket,…
Switching Energy Suppliers At a Glance Aspect Details Carbon Saving Varies by tariff — green tariffs claim up to 100% renewable Annual Cost Impact Usually neutral — green tariffs often…
You’ll see loads of articles online telling you how living sustainably will make you feel good about yourself. Well that’s great, but also doesn’t really help if you’re sat there…
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…
Starting a Community Garden From Scratch At a Glance Aspect Details UK Interest Level 14.7 million adults would volunteer for community gardening Current Participation 2.5 million adults have participated in…
Food miles are the sustainability obsession we all think we know about. Add up how far your avocado flew, feel guilty about the lamb from New Zealand, buy local where…
When I first moved into my house six years ago I started upcycling furniture because buying everything new was expensive and would have resulted in every room furnished from the…
Forgive my bluntness, but farmers markets aren’t for everyone. They’re expensive weekend outings for middle-class people with time to kill. If that sounds rude let me clarify: they’re not *entirely*…
Sustainable Dental Care At a Glance Aspect Details UK Annual Waste 256 million toothbrushes discarded yearly Daily Disposal Rate Around 580,821 toothbrushes per day Cost Difference Bamboo costs £2-4 vs…
Renting. It’s practically another word for “having terrible energy efficiency”. Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating slightly. After all, nearly half of all private rental homes in England do currently have an…
Digging, planting seeds and nurturing plants until you can eat food you grew yourself is rewarding on a level beyond just “I did this”. Beyond the warm fuzzies feels good…
Eco Friendly Pamper Gifts At a Glance Aspect Details Market Value £136 million UK organic beauty market Price Range £15-£80 for quality gift sets Key Benefits Reduced chemical exposure, minimal…