Who doesn't love a party? A gathering of friends or family coming together to celebrate a birthday, a baby shower, an engagement, a memorial... whatever the reason for your celebration there are certain party supplies that come to mind. Paper plates, plastic cutlery and balloons being the big ones. But these…
There are certain high street shops that come to my mind when I think of eco-friendly skincare - namely The Body Shop and Lush. I also tend to trust brands sold at Holland and Barrett (I think because they're one of the few places I can buy the yeast pate that…
I'm currently looking into moving my money to the most ethical and eco-friendly bank operating in the UK. I've been with my current bank for almost 30 years but it's time to look into the unethical / unsustainable businesses each bank invests in. Banks have, in the recent past, been linked…
Grouse moors get a lot of bad press, not least because of their 'alleged' link to flooding. But what's the truth, what are Grouse Moors, who or what benefits from them and what is the alternative? "Driven grouse shooting consists of a line of “beaters”, blowing whistles and waving flags to…
Like most people I've always had a bit of a soft spot for bees but will run around in circles screaming when I see a wasp. To be fair I was stung by a wasp when I was a child so I do have that as an excuse. Sadly wasps, like…
Dairy has been in the news a lot recently, not least because of Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar speech. Mainly the discussion is about veganism but there is also the environmental impact of dairy to consider. Dairy farmers are fighting back. It's completely understandable why they're fighting back because it's their livelihoods they're…