Christmas will very soon be upon us and so will the pressure to buy lots of presents, decorations and special Christmas themed food and drink. The full on consumerism at Christmas isn't particularly eco-friendly, but it is still my favourite holiday. Although I understand that many people, especially those with young…
Whether it's someones birthday, it's Christmas or it's another occasion, why not give eco-friendly alternatives to gifts? If you're planning on having an eco-friendly Christmas this year the gifts you give will be a big part of that. For some people the most environmentally friendly option of 'buy nothing or only…
Following on from my ideas for some eco-friendly New Years Resolutions, I thought I would write a list of 250 ways to be more sustainable. By the end of the list, you, your family and your home will all be more environmentally friendly. Print out the list and tick them off.…
As with most public holidays and traditional celebrations these days, Easter has become a very commercialised time of year. Even before Valentine's Day you'll start to spot chocolate Easter eggs in the shops. You'll also see lot's of bunnies and chicks everywhere. If you have children then celebrating Easter and getting…
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…
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…