Valentines Day... another reason to spend cash to prove how much you care about someone. I understand that receiving and giving gifts is really important to some people, but we've all been convinced by companies that spending money is the only way to really prove you care. Consumerism isn't particularly eco-friendly…
A short while ago a company called Jungle Culture got in contact with me and they've sent me some of their products to review. I received bamboo cutlery, some coconut bowls with wooden spoons and some bamboo straws. Disclaimer: I received these items for free, but my review will be honest.…
Recently I've been very quiet on this website and I've posted rarely on social media. This is for various reasons but a big part of it was eco-anxiety and eco-guilt. Some of my choices this year have made me feel guilty. It's hard to provide advice about living more sustainably when…
My quest for a Plastic Free July led me to troubling research on the link between big oil and plastic. In particular the amount of money spent on deceiving the public about plastic. - Guest post by my sister Tina, who lives in the USA. In America? Check out Life Without…
Recently, my sister Kate (who runs this website) was interviewed on breakfast radio, together with the founder of the Plastic Free July movement: Rebecca Prince-Ruiz. I was so proud of her that I decided I would participate in Plastic Free July for the first time this year. From the outset, Kate…
When you live in, or visit, a city you need to consider is how to get around. Popular options in most cities include taxis or Ubers, or in larger cities the subway or underground railway. From an environmental point of view there are many transport options that probably should be avoided.…