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Let us exist responsibly ~ consciously ~ sustainably
Food waste is a major issue in the UK: for example, recent research shows that households generated around 6.4 million tonnes of food (and drink) waste in 2021/22, with a large portion of that being perfectly edible fresh produce.*That’s why I’m passionate about turning this week’s leftover pumpkins into something delicious, and waste-wise. I’m proud …
World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ – I bumped into Jo Salter at a recent Fashion Declares event, hosted by Safia Minney, who was launching the White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK. (more on that later) We chatted about regenerative fashion, and SANJA adjustable trousers Jo has been busy creating a Fashion Brand …
London walks to inspire you to pull on your trainers whatever the weather. I recently went for a London Friday walk to explore the untold stories of London’s textile industry on the Weaver Line Walking Tour with Hana Sutch, founder of Go Jauntly – the Walking, Wayfinding & Nature Connection App. I totally recommend you also …
Coral reef conservation: absolutely fascinated to hear from CORDAP’s Sofia Blount at an event ‘A Conscious Future’ hosted by Spritzy, natural and organic skincare brand. Led by Spritzy‘s founder Annabel Boom, each panelist’s story were incredibly engaging, yet the standout for me was Sofia Blount. Sofia spoke about her work with The Coral Research & …
Agroecology isn’t a new trend, it’s a way of farming that puts people and the planet first. At its core, it’s about producing food sustainably, protecting the environment, and ensuring that farmers and communities can thrive in the face of climate change. It’s rooted in care for the land. As the global climate crisis deepens, …
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …
When you are trying to find a better way to deal with an old item or belonging, the truth is that there are lots of options available that you might want to consider. If you are like most people, you will ideally want a way of disposing of or moving something on that is going …
Running a blog can be a really enjoyable thing, and it’s something that you are probably going to want to focus on right now with the current changes to social media. If you are able to make your blog a lot nicer to read and to visit, it is likely going to make a huge …
Spring is an extraordinary time of the year on the Aegean coast. Fancy joining a Creative Retreat in Andros, Greece? The landscape is lush and verdant, the sea begins to warm up, and a sense of excitement permeates the island as it slowly reawakens after the quiet hibernation of winter. Last year I met the …
