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 […]
Personal care products like facial and body scrubs and polishing toothpastes can be found in most modern bathrooms, yet few of us realise how many of our favourite products contain tiny pieces of plastic. Cheap plastic microbeads, some as small as ½ mm, in diameter, have been commonly […]
In March 2015, an attempt by German multinational chemical company Bayer to sue Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND) over claims its pesticide thiacloprid harms bees was dismissed by a Dusseldorf judge, who said the NGO had a right to voice these concerns. The campaigning group was made […]