Social scientists suggest 75% of a private individual’s direct resource consumption can be linked to everyday practices associated with either mobility, eating and drinking or household water and energy. But these very fundamental everyday practices pose a knotty problem for sustainability advocates, being deep-rooted and habitual, and therefore […]
Ice-cream. We all know it’s not that good for us. But how good is it for the rest of the world? As with most foodstuffs, there’s a whole complex of issues surrounding the production of this tempting summer treat. We take a quick look at a few of […]
The purchasing power of affluent countries has brought us a long way on the road to a fairer global marketplace. After a quarter of a century of consumer activism, most major brands now have codes of conduct to protect manufacturing workers, applying American or European standards to all […]
Whether fashion conscious or just practical, most of us owns at least one pair of jeans. The average American wears jeans four days a week, and even in the UK, not known for it’s cowboy culture, we each own an average of seven pairs. Non-organic cotton production uses […]
Wool certainly has its appeal for those of us who like to dress ethically. It’s natural, hardwearing, moisture-wicking and potentially biodegradeable, and can be harvested without killing. Unfortunately, the image of the cared-for sheep leaving its lush pasture to submit to a skilled, respectful shearing is far from […]
The most beautiful film about friendship. It certainly touched me. I just had to share it, for those of you that haven’t seen it. Ben and Denali the unbreakable bond. “There’s no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they’ve supported you through your darkest times.” […]
Found this gorgeous products on a shopping trip yesterday. I was enticed into the store by the amazing smell of flowers and spices. The Kerbside violet a fragrance by LUSH, price starts at £18 https://www.lush.co.uk/products/volume-3/kerbside-violet It is an elusive and evocative fragrance. According to Fresh, Kerbside Violet is inspired by […]
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