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: Carbon emissions – it is responsible for 8-10% globally (see …
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 …
Jen Gale is the founder of Sustainable(ish) and The Knackered Mums Eco Club, author of two sustainable(ish) guide books, podcaster, blogger and speaker. You will get to hear how Jen and her family undertook a make do and mend year, igniting a new career in helping others become more sustainable.
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 …
Marisha Kay is co-owner of a low impact living shop in Belper, Derbyshire. She shares her experiences and interactions with her community and environment through her involvement in the shop, a community interest recycling company and permaculture.
