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  • GIVE OUR PLANET A (SECOND) HAND

    GIVE OUR PLANET A (SECOND) HAND

    Let’s grab our time machine, wipe the dust off of it, take it out of the garage and go back ten years, to the time where second hand shopping meant wearing grandma’s old clothes that were neither fabulous nor fas... Read more
  • ECO-ANXIETY

    ECO-ANXIETY

    As two climate-conscious, self-critical people on our sustainable living journey, a regular feeling we experience is what some people refer to as ‘eco anxiety’. We want to explore what really is eco anxiety, why do... Read more
  • SUSTAINABLE PERIOD WOES

    SUSTAINABLE PERIOD WOES

    The internet is full of ways to have a sustainable period, from moon cups to eco friendly tampons to youtube tutorials and troubleshooting videos (for when that sustainable mooncup inevitably gets stuck) and it’s f... Read more
  • QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN SHOPPING THIS CHRISTMAS

    QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN SHOPPING THIS CHRISTMAS

    It is important to be as eco-conscious as possible when shopping for Christmas gifts. This short blog post sets out things to bear in mind when shopping this Christmas.    Could you give ... Read more
  • WHAT SUSTAINABILITY TRULY MEANS

    WHAT SUSTAINABILITY TRULY MEANS

    Conversations surrounding sustainability have gained huge momentum over the past couple of years. It has gone from a notion predominantly limited to academic circles and policymakers to being a concept more and mor... Read more
  • Stay Wild Women - NATALIE-AMBER FREEGARD

    Stay Wild Women - NATALIE-AMBER FREEGARD

    As a brand we are constantly inspired by and in awe of the wonderful women in our community, the women who support us, the women who model for us, the women who wear our swimwear. So we decided to capture these ... Read more
  • Stay Wild Women - SOPHIE HELLYER

    Stay Wild Women - SOPHIE HELLYER

    As a brand we are constantly inspired by and in awe of the wonderful women in our community, the women who support us, the women who model for us, the women who wear our swimwear. So we decided to... Read more
  • HOW TO MAKE YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

    There’s no doubt that moving our bodies and getting in some essential exercise is good for our minds and our bodies. When we are trying to live a more environmentally friendly and sustainable life, there is luckily... Read more
  • HOW TO SHOP #SECONDHANDSEPTEMBER

    HOW TO SHOP #SECONDHANDSEPTEMBER

    We are halfway through #secondhandseptember - the challenge to see whether you can survive a whole month without purchasing any brand new items of clothing, in an effort to reduce the amount of clothing that is dis... Read more
  • PLASTIC FREE PERIODS 101

    PLASTIC FREE PERIODS 101

    Sorry lads, this is one for the girls... We think that when making sustainable changes you should start with the essentials, the products you pick up on the regular. And what’s more regular than the monthly fun of ... Read more
  • Q&A WITH JESSICA WARCH - CO-FOUNDER OF KIMAI

    Q&A WITH JESSICA WARCH - CO-FOUNDER OF KIMAI

    Kimai is a fine jewellery brand with a sustainable twist; they use lab grown diamonds for their stunning pieces. As they tell us in this interview, there is no structural difference between a lab grown diamond ... Read more
  • WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BIOPLASTICS?

    WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BIOPLASTICS?

    It can feel daunting – and at times almost impossible – navigating our ways towards a sustainable future, no more so than getting our heads around the jargon of conscious consumerism.   Thanks to the en vogue marketi... Read more
  • 3 THINGS I LEARNT DOING PLASTIC FREE AND VEGAN JULY

    3 THINGS I LEARNT DOING PLASTIC FREE AND VEGAN JULY

    2 months ago, I was in Rome eating parma ham and spaghetti carbonara, having flown from London for a quick two night city break. I cared about the environment but wasn’t willing to sacrifice my lifestyle for it.  S... Read more
  • 7 SIMPLE SWAPS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY ROUTINE

    7 SIMPLE SWAPS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY ROUTINE

    Let’s face it girls we love our beauty products. When we’re trying to use less plastic we often start with the easy things like plastic bags and single use plastic bottles. But unfortunately a lot of beauty products ... Read more
  • By Sarah London

    By Sarah London

    What was it that lead you to start By Sarah?  I began developing plant-based skincare blends to soothe my sister, Lauren’s, sensitive skin when she was recovering from leukaemia 7 years ago. I took my childhood hobby... Read more
  • CLOTHES: BEG, BORROW OR STEAL

    CLOTHES: BEG, BORROW OR STEAL

    Us humans have created a world for ourselves that makes it pretty damn hard to avoid having a environmentally damaging effect on our planet unless you were to live in the middle of nowhere, live of the fat of the l... Read more
  • SUSTAINABLE SEX TOYS 101

    SUSTAINABLE SEX TOYS 101

    Reusable coffee cup? Check. Metal straw? Check. Sustainable swim wear? Check. Eco-friendly dildo? Umm...   Okay let’s set the mood. Picture ethical lingerie, fair trade soy candles, and a large tub of organic lube or... Read more
  • THE BEST HOUSE PLANTS TO CLEAN YOUR HOME

    THE BEST HOUSE PLANTS TO CLEAN YOUR HOME

    Any self-respecting millennial that regularly engages in brunch culture, oat mylk flat whites and plant-based meals will have at least 1 house plant in their London flat, most likely more. Perhaps somewhat disillusio... Read more
  • Know your Fabrics

    Know your Fabrics

    We’re reducing our fashion consumption over here at Stay Wild Swim. Thankfully we’ve got our swimwear sorted for Summer (hello new collection), but despite your best efforts at buying second hand, or not b... Read more
  • APPS TO UP YOUR SUSTAINABILITY GAME

    APPS TO UP YOUR SUSTAINABILITY GAME

    Knowing how to reduce your impact on the planet is not always that simple. Luckily there are a number of apps out there to help you navigate your way to a more sustainable lifestyle and hopefully you find something n... Read more