Sustainable shopping for toiletries, gifts and homewares used to be tricky, time consuming and expensive. But there are an ever-increasing array of independent retailers going out of their way to bring us planet-friendly goods, and The Friendly Ape is one such place. Reasonably priced and offering a broad range of plastic-free, vegan-friendly items, The Friendly … Continue reading Introducing ‘The Friendly Ape’ – A Sustainable Lifestyle Store
If you've been wondering whether natural deodorant can actually work, you're in the right place. Proverb recently got in touch and, full disclosure, asked if I'd like to try their refillable deodorant free of charge in return for an honest review. Naturally, I said yes. I've tried other natural deodorant previously - namely alum salt … Continue reading Review: Proverb Refillable, Natural Deodorant
Making sustainable purchases can be easier said than done. You start out with the wholehearted intention of buying only the most ethical, sustainable version of whatever it is you’re shopping for, but find yourself looking at the same sites over and over, browsing a limited range of options that might not be to your taste, … Continue reading Spotlight On: Ethical-Clothing.com
Whether you're looking for something a loved one can eat or drink, experience-based gifts or homewares, accessories and more, it's never been easier to find sustainable gift options than it is now. With an increasing number of people thinking about their environmental impact, web searches for environmentally-friendly gift options doubled between 2018 and 2020. And … Continue reading Sustainable Gift Guide (2021 Edition)
"Well-balanced and predominantly plant-based diets can lead to improved nutrient levels, reduce premature deaths from chronic diseases by more than 20%, and lower greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer application, and cropland and freshwater use, globally and in most regions" — that's what a 2018 report from researchers at Oxford University found, and I'm certainly not here … Continue reading Veganism vs Sustainability (A Faintly Flexible Approach)