After months of watching my mum tirelessly visit my dad in the hospital, I knew she needed a break—a chance to escape the routine and reconnect with herself. That’s when I suggested a glamping retreat and was lucky enough to find the perfect place – The Hay Barn, at Southcombe Barn. Glamping offers the perfect […]
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Feature Photo by Felix Mittermeier Another week, another celebration. September has ushered in a season of renewal and growth, filled with celebrations of environmental sustainability. From Zero Waste Week to National Organic Month, World Vegetarian Day, Second Hand September and Fairtrade Fortnight, this month is home to many international (and national) ethical campaigns. And the
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Feature Photo Credit: Fairtrade Fortnight 2024: Be The Change – Fairtrade As the leaves start to change colour, it reminds us that this time of the year doesn’t only signify the end of a happy season, but also the start of something new. September comes with a lot of responsibilities both in our daily lives
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Feature Image Credit: SMART Energy GB In today’s article, I wanted to focus a little more in-depth on how we can all save some money on our energy consumption, whilst staying as environmentally friendly as possible, of course. While homes may not pollute as much as big corporations, we homeowners (or even renters) can take
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Every movement requires a moment of celebration to acknowledge its development, accomplishments and future challenges, and the zero-waste movement is no exception. This week, I’m celebrating this year’s Zero Waste Week, which serves as a crucial tool in combating waste and challenging our current “take, make, trash” approach. In today’s article, I want to take
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Feature Photo Credit: The Olive House During a recent holiday in Greece, a visit to The Olive House in Corfu led to an unforgettable olive oil tasting experience and a tour of The Governor Olive Oil Mill. The scenic landscape, lush with ancient olive trees, set the tone for a unique journey into the world
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Feature Photo Credit: Tree of Life Seeds By now, you might have come across mentions of CBD, particularly if you are dealing with a chronic condition such as pain or anxiety. Studies indicate a rapidly expanding CBD market with diverse products and significant future revenue growth. In the UK, there are over 1.3 million regular
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Feature Photo by Pixabay I’ve recently been talking endlessly about preserving our natural environment and resources, from water to electricity and oil, forests and coral reefs. Another aspect we should all care about conserving is our planet’s fauna. In case you didn’t know, this term refers to all animal life in a specific region, particularly
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Feature Photo by Joe Hayes This week, I want to introduce a topic that might inspire you to embrace a new hobby and start growing your own vegetables and fruit. While it’s convenient to buy packaged tomatoes and peppers from the store, nothing compares to the satisfaction of watching them grow in your own garden
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Feature photo by On July 28th every year, we celebrate World Nature Conservation Day, a National Day highlighting the significance of preserving our natural environment and resources. The reality is that without the latter, we wouldn’t be able to sustain our society, now or in the future. You know how much I love our planet,
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