Pretty much the whole world is currently experiencing some increase in the cost of living. It's been referred to as a cost of living crisis and even a cost of living catastrophe. In the UK we seem to be particularly affected, firstly due to Brexit increasing the cost of imports and…
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…
When you're on a mission to be as sustainable as possible it can be quite disheartening to find out that almost everything you buy has a detrimental effect on the environment. One of the world's most popular drinks is no exception. Although I'm trying to reduce my coffee intake, I still…
I always try to be as balanced as possible when I'm looking into topics to write about, but sometimes my own personal viewpoint might come across. I'm afraid this article is probably not going to be as unbiassed as I'd like it to be. Two people I follow on twitter, and…
Cost is a major factor for most people, myself included, when looking at a new energy supplier, however it's also really important to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. With so many energy providers* in the UK it's incredibly difficult to work out which is the best one to choose, especially…