I don’t know about you, but for a long time, I never gave cooking oils much thought. They were just… there. A drizzle in the pan, a splash in a dressing, a slick on a roasting tray. But as I started digging deeper into what I was putting into my body, and how those ingredients […]
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Feature Photo by: Community Clothing You know that moment when you’re standing in a shop or scrolling through your favourite online store, asking yourself, “How long will this actually last?” Trust me, I’ve been there. As someone trying to make more conscious decisions in what I buy, whether that’s fashion, furniture, or even kitchen tools,
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Photo Credit: Greenpeace Every year, when July rolls around, I find myself feeling two things: a little daunted, because it reminds me of how much plastic still finds its way into our daily lives, and a little hopeful, because it also reminds me that we can change. Plastic Free July has become a movement I
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Feature Photo Credit: Francesco Ungaro Ever since I discovered Notpla, the inspiring London-based startup creating seaweed-based packaging alternatives, I’ve been utterly fascinated by the power of this magnificent ocean plant. What began as a curiosity quickly evolved into an obsession (the good kind!). One that’s led me down a winding rabbit hole of research and
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Feature Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels Growing up, many of us knew a dad, granddad, or uncle who could fix just about anything—the wobbly chair leg, the busted radio, the leaky tap. Before we could order replacements with one click or tossed away things without thinking twice, there was a culture of repair, resourcefulness,
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Feature Photo by: Belle Co I’ve always had a deep love for the oceans. There’s something about the vastness, the sense of calm, and the teeming life beneath the surface that makes me feel both small and connected to the wider world. Whether it’s the salty air on a summer’s day, the rhythmic crash of
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Feature Photo Credit: Ron Lach If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of packaging in everyday life. Packaging is everywhere, from your morning coconut milk carton to mid-afternoon parcel delivery. And as someone passionate about conscious living, I couldn’t ignore the major shift that just happened in the
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Feature Photo Credit: Sopa Images/Lightrocket via Getty Images This year, during Zero Waste Week, I revisited a familiar area of the sustainability conversation—fashion—one I’ve explored deeply through both my Master’s studies in ethical fashion and through teaching it to my students. While zero waste principles can be applied broadly, I am especially interested by their
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Hi, I’m Suzi and this Earth Day, I’m diving deep into something close to my heart: our planet, the people who protect it, and the power we hold in creating real change. Tuesday 22nd April marks the 55th year of celebrating Earth Day—a global movement that shines a light on environmental issues and encourages sustainability.
Feature Photo by: Thijs van der Weide I never thought much about bees until one summer afternoon a long time ago, when I noticed a little bumblebee struggling on my windowsill. Its tiny body barely moved, and for the first time, I realised just how fragile these creatures really are. I quickly mixed up some sugar water,
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