How Much Do We Consume Every Year?
Modern consumerism is affecting our planet. With Black Friday and holiday shopping just around the corner, you might be thinking about how much you’re buying. Our consumer culture is increasingly moving towards fast fashion and disposable items. Ever-changing trends mean we are consuming more products every year. As a result, we are...
Is Vegan Leather Helping Our Environment?
When we see the word “vegan”, we instantly think it must be good for the environment. The reality is, some vegan leather are good, others are just as bad as traditional leather. Is It eco-friendly? If you’re trying to shop for sustainable fashion, ‘vegan leather’ can be deceiving. The debate about whether it is...
Here’s What You Should Do With Your Old Clothes
We’re all guilty of it. Every season, we buy clothes that we think we’re going to wear but never do. They sit in the back of our wardrobes, gathering dust. Maybe they just don’t fit you anymore, or they’re definitely not in fashion. We have all bought something on a whim and then regretted it. Instead of …...
Are Food Expiration Dates Accurate?
We’ve all been there. You buy something, forget about it and then find it in the back of the fridge. A glance at the packaging tells you that it’s past its used by date. You think it needs to go straight to the bin. Not always. Expiration dates are generally a guideline, and not all of them …...
Your Guide To What Is Actually Recyclable
If you have ever been to a recycling centre, you’ll know it’s not a straight forward process. Unfortunately, not everything is recyclable. Something that might assume to be recyclable might not be in its current form. To encourage you to recycle more, we’ve put together this guide. It’ll cover what can actually be...
How To Save Money By Ethically Getting Rid Of Unwanted Things
Sometimes you have to get rid of things. You might not have enough space, or you could be downsizing. There are plenty of reasons why you might need to get rid of a few boxes. The important thing is that you should do it ethically. You never know, you might be able to turn your …...
Recycling: Five Benefits Listed for You
Recycling is one thing that we all can do, but that we sometimes brush over. There are many steps that we can take to protect our planet, our oceans and to keep our wildlife safe. Therefore, we have rounded up five benefits of recycling to show how our behaviour can positively impact our world. 1. …...