How does going green save you money when the green alternatives to most products are more expensive? There are loads of examples where buying the more eco-friendly option is more expensive and for those of us on a strict budget it's something we have to consider. It is possible to spend…
There are so many words and phrases related to the climate crisis and the environment being bandied about that it can be hard to keep track. I like to think that I know most of the terms, but quite often I'll have to google an acronym or a word just so…
We know we should recycle but why? What are the benefits? Why is it important? And what actually happens to our recycling? There's so much information out there, including lots of stories about recycling actually being shipped off to other countries where it could end up in landfill or in the…
I'm making a real effort to find plastic free alternatives to everything I buy, and in that regard there are normally lots of options available for many different products. My personal preference is not to buy anything with animal products like leather either. In an ideal world I would also buy…
Organic food tends to be slightly more expensive and that can put off a lot of people who struggle with their monthly bills anyway. But for those who can afford it you absolutely should be supporting organic farms. The alternative is to support intensive farming but it's become very clear that…
The UK yesterday made history by declaring a climate emergency. It's certainly good news for those of us fighting for the planet, but what does it actually mean to declare a climate emergency? It's very difficult to define what this actually means because it's such a new concept. For many people,…