We’ve all heard of libraries. Most people, I imagine, associate them with books. Book libraries have been in existence to some extent ever since records began. From the mid-19th century in Britain, community libraries funded by the state came into existence. However, the principle of lending and borrowing has recently started to include other items. …
How much do we really know about how our clothes are made, where they start their life and what they go through before arriving on the shelf ready for sale? Talking to Jess Strain on the podcast, it became clear how complex fashion supply chains are and how we consumers can only make informed choices …
Professor Sarah Bridle was originally an astrophysicist, but when she started to think about climate change, her curiosity led her to pivot her research in a new direction – food and climate change. She shared her knowledge on the podcast; here are some highlights. How does food relate to climate change? Food and climate change …
Composting takes materials we often consider general waste and produces a material highly valuable for soil. What is composting? Composting is the break down (decomposition) of organic material such as food and garden waste by microorganisms in the presence of oxygen, providing a nutrient-dense resource for enhancing soil quality. Why compost? How to compost at …
A linear economy In my podcast episode with Kristen Fuller from Toast Ale, she highlights that 44% of bread in the UK is wasted – this figure blew my mind! If seeing that figure didn’t result in a jaw drop, then perhaps this will, 20 million slices of bread are wasted every day in the …
What’s not to love about clothes? At the very least, clothes protect us from the elements, and at best, fashion gives us a way of expressing our identity, fitting in or standing out! However, the fashion industry and clothing production can be contentious because of: What do we mean by sustainable fashion? Sustainable fashion indicates …
What do we mean by sustainable living? Sustainable living means living in a way that does not impede the ability of future generations to live. The UN refers to the need for three core elements to be in harmony: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. In short, we have a finite amount of natural …
What do we mean by food waste? Food waste refers to food discarded at the retail or consumer level of the food system, such as produce failing to meet size/shape standards required by retailers. Food loss occurs before the retail system, for example arising from inadequate storage or poor handling processes. When it comes to …
Waste hierarchy The amount of waste produced around the world is simply mind-boggling, for example, the daily municipal solid waste production for each person in the U.S. is 2.58kg! The numbers have been rising as a result of increasing population, economic growth and shopping habits. Consequently, waste is a significant issue for all nations. Probably …
The Toy World online magazine states that total toy sales in 2020 were a staggering £3.3billion, with the UK being the largest toy market in Europe and fourth largest globally. This is a 5% increase on the previous year, ascribed to the Covid pandemic and time spent in lockdowns. On the one hand, this conjures …
