THE JOURNAL
Longer reading on the things that sit behind a swimsuit: what textiles are made of, where they go when they wear out, how to judge a sustainability claim, and the seasonal habits — food, travel, second-hand shopping, cold-water swimming — that turn out to matter more than any single purchase.
Where to recycle those tricky textiles
Kerbside recycling takes almost no textiles, and charity shops can only resell what is still wearable. That leaves a category of awkward items — worn-out swimwear,…
WHAT IS FAST FASHION AND HOW TO AVOID IT?
What is fast fashion? Fast fashion can be defined as the mass production of cheap, trendy clothing which is poorly made and falls apart quickly. Fast fashion churns…
SEAGRASS AND HOW WE CAN PROTECT IT
WHAT IS IT? Seagrasses are the only flowering plants able to live in seawater and pollinate while submerged. They require a large amount of sunlight for…
What B Corp certification actually means
The B Corp logo turns up on an increasing number of clothing labels, food packets and shop windows, usually with no explanation attached. It is one of the more…
7 Sustainable And Ethical Certifications To Look Out For When Shopping
Certification marks are the closest thing shoppers have to a checkable claim. Each one certifies something specific and rather narrower than the word “sustainable”…
What is vegan leather and is it more sustainable?
The term “vegan leather” is a general term to signify any leather that does not come from an animal. But as exciting as this innovation is, there are the ethical…
RECYCLING NUMBERS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
At the bottom of most recyclable plastic you can find a small number inside the three arrow triangle recycling symbol. Numbers from 1-7 are stamped in the centre of…
Cold-water swimming, and the winter dip season
Somewhere in the last decade, swimming outdoors in Britain in January went from eccentric to ordinary. Lidos that used to close in September now stay open,…
TIPS FOR SHOPPING SECOND-HAND ONLINE
As advocates for sustainable shopping, we wanted to share with you some of our top tips for shopping second hand, be that at a vintage market or online via apps…
5 eco-friendly sunscreens that protect your skin and the planet
We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen daily. It shields the skin from damaging UV rays, which reduces the risk of sunburn, helps protect the skin from…
Modern Day Mountaineering
On the 2nd grey morning of a 4-day hike into Scotland’s Cairngorm mountains, 9 women emerge slowly from warm tents having spent the night camped over 1000m high,…
5 Eco Hotels For Your Summer Vacay In Europe
Let’s start by saying if you’re looking to take an environmentally conscious vacation, travelling by train instead of plane is a good start. But it's just as…
A guide to eating locally and seasonally in the UK
Eating local and seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious. But it is also much better for the environment, as buying out-of-season produce means flying…
Patagonia are going Purpose
Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard, broke the internet when he announced that he was donating the $3 billion company to fight climate change. Patagonia has long been…
Not Another Black Friday Sale
Last year we saw fast fashion brands sell their garments for as little as 99p in their Black Friday sale. Not only does this promote over consumption, excessive…
How to invest in our planet this Earth Day
This Earth Day we want to showcase all the ways you can invest in our planet from joining rallies to organising local clean-ups, there are many ways you can get…
Sustainable Tips for Christmas
All we want for Christmas is to be more sustainable… and we can all do this by making small changes from within the home. As these simple swaps can make all the…
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HALLOWEEN MORE SUSTAINABLE
Did you know that 10 million pumpkins are grown in the UK every year? And 95% of these are used just for Halloween, reported the Guardian . But what’s more…
5 Meat Free Alternatives To Try This Veganuary
It’s that time of year again, when the world goes into a health kick and people are choosing to cook and eat more ethically and sustainably. By now you’ve most…
5 Ways to Reuse Your Old Coffee Grounds
In a world on the go, one thing that a lot of us rely on to keep us going is coffee. From helping you wake up in the morning to being the perfect drink for catching…