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Repair inspiration Over the years, I’ve found there’s something quietly powerful about the act of repair. Whether it’s stitching a favourite jumper, repotting a drooping houseplant, or, as I did recently, repairing the elbows on a well-loved denim jacket for our friend Paul, the process feels restorative, grounding even. The satisfaction that comes from making …
How Fibre Internet Creates a More Productive and Sustainable Home Office Over the past few years, fiber internet has become one of the most noticeable upgrades people bring into their homes. From Los Angeles to smaller towns across the country, many households now choose fiber when setting up a home office. It makes sense because …
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 …
Island vacations are synonymous with indulgence: sprawling buffets, sunbathing under palm trees, and breezy boat rides that make everyday worries evaporate. But as more travellers adopt sustainable habits at home, they often forget those values when packing their bags. Have you ever wondered how you can balance enjoying yourself with preserving the paradise you’ve come …
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 …
This month’s ‘meet the creative’ is Rebecca McNicol – Becky’s brand is The Jean Genie, reworked denim jeans, into super cute dungaree overalls. Becky writes: “I never set out to start a business.” Honestly? I just wanted to make my son something comfy to crawl, climb, and roll around in. Something that looked cute but …
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 …
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ guest post comes to you courtesy Madeleine, Primary Teacher, Mother, and Founder of Lost in Play eco-friendly Playdough kits. Madeleine writes: Thank you to Ali, incredibusy.com for inviting me to share my story, and to Harriet In Stitch You for trying out our LOST IN PLAY eco-friendly playdough kits. I’ve been …
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, …
