How to be a Sustainable Crafter
Five easy tips to be an eco-conscious crafter.
The Joy of Crochet
Over the lockdown period I taught myself how to crochet. Not only to pass the time, this hobby is great for anyone trying to resist unsustainable shopping urges!
Eco, period!
For a while now I’ve been intending on making the switch to more sustainable period products to help our struggling planet. But how much of an effect will these changes make and what eco alternatives are out there?
Should Face Masks Be Fashionable?
With so many different face masks now being made, is it okay for them to be influenced by fashion or should they remain solely protecive equipment?
Wonky Perceptions of Fruit & Veg
Did you know that in 2013 over 40% of all fruit and veg grown in the UK was wasted due to it not being pretty enough? Is this not insane?!
Eight Uses for Gü Puds Pots
Just a few of the many uses I’ve found for the glass Gü ramekins that are filling up my cupboards.
Bamboo Pad Review
Last year i made the switch from disposable cotton wool pads to reusable bamboo ones. However, I have discovered that not all bamboo pads are equal, and different brands range massively in texture, size, and design.
OH GRANDMA, WHAT A BIG CARBON FOOTPRINT YOU HAVE...
The Eco issue is one of the biggest we face and I am desperate to do my bit to help reduce this impact on the planet and hopefully rectify some of the damage already done. So here is a list of some of the things I’ve already achieved (and some i’m still intending to do) in an effort to be more Eco-conscious.
OMNIVORE OR HERBIVORE? THAT’S THE ECO QUESTION!
There is no doubt that cutting meat and dairy out of your diet is the biggest way you can massively reduce your contribution to global warming. But is it necessary to be vegan to help the planet, and is it being done right?
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STYLISH
Style is very important for your mental health. It gives a sense of identity and ownership over your own body, and I for one have noticed a direct link between how much effort I put into my appearance and my mood.
DON’T JUDGE ME!… SERIOUSLY THOUGH, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
So here’s a topic I have been very unsure about in recent years; when and for what is it okay to judge someone?
Why Oh Why All the Hair Dye?
I have dyed my hair a lot of different colours! In fact, the last time my hair was natural (other than roots) I was 13. I have been asked many times by lots of different people why. In the past year I’ve been doing a bit of self-discovery and think I’ve identified some reasons.