I'm sure all you Brits have heard the great news....? In the last week Wetherspoons announced that they will be banning single-use plastic straws from 900 of their establishments across the UK and Ireland, which will prevent approximately 70 million straws entering the environment every year! This move is not simply good news. It is …
A Charcoal Toothbrush and Almond Milk Kinda Morning
The Plastic Toothbrush I have already mentioned the devastating environmental footprint left single-use plastic straws and plastic bottles. But, what I haven't yet talked about is toothbrushes! Every one of us uses a toothbrush at least once in our daily routine (you should in fact be using it twice...but that can be discussed another time …
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Transitioning to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
After weeks of prepping I finally attempted my first zero-waste grocery shop this weekend and it went better than I’d have hoped! It’s a daunting prospect and I can assure you that you’re not alone in thinking it’s just too big a change to comprehend. But, when broken down into steps, it really isn’t so …
The Greener Choice: Unsustainable fishing is threatening wild fish populations.
I’m a little late on this one! Despite finishing college (finally!), these last few weeks have still been pretty full on and, when I’ve not been working, I’ve been taking full advantage of our new home in stunning sunny Cornwall. But here it is…the first of my ‘Greener Choices’. I’ve already mentioned my decision to …
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The Greener Choice: making sustainable life choices.
I am going to be making some sustainable changes in my own life. Follow my journey for some inspiration on how to make your own eco-friendly choices.