Animals don Christmas Jumpers to help some of Africa’s poorest farmers this Christmas Clover the cow, Paddy the goat and Sage and Onion the chickens are leading the herd this Christmas! They are modelling their hand knitted Christmas jumpers to let the UK know how they can help make a positive difference to farmers trying […]
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UK Families Adopting the American Quilt Tradition
Why quilting is catching the imagination of British crafters As quilting continues to grow in popularity, new technology makes practicing this traditional craft easier than ever before. In recent years, Britain has become a nation of crafters as handicraft hobbies such as sewing, baking and pottery have soared in popularity, thanks in part to several […]
Is Part-Time Veganism the Secret to Good Health?
Are you one of the many people hoping to take better care of yourself with a new diet? Do you want to know how to lower your cholesterol or maintain a healthy weight, maybe eat less fat? Veganism has long been held up as a way of eating that tackles many of these goals. But […]
A look at Bamboo – an ecological alternative to traditional textiles
New technologies mean that bamboo textiles, which have historically been used only for structural elements such as the ribs of corsets or for farmers’ or fishermen’s hats can now be used to produce modern clothing. Modern bamboo clothing is clothing made from either 100% bamboo yarn or a blend of bamboo and cotton yarn. The […]
6 Tips to Help You Be Eco-friendly and Healthy
There are lots of well-known ways to have a healthy lifestyle, but there’s a lot less information around about how you can combine this with helping the planet. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible: in fact, a few changes to your eating and fitness habits can help you do your bit for the environment […]
Introducing Catching A Fish In Norway the aquatic fair-trade streetwear brand
Giant squids and whales rule the oceans of streetwear. Catching A Fish In Norway (CAFIN) is an award-winning, ethical alternative. They pride ourselves on swimming against the current and being intimate enough to care. This means treating workers like human beings, championing our designers and doing what we can to help marginalised communities: sacrificing short-term profits to […]
Eco-Friendly Exercise
Looking after your body is as important as looking after the planet that supports it, but combining the two requires a bit of savvy. It means knowing how to lower cholesterol or blood pressure levels, maintain a healthy weight, and take care of your heart – all while limiting the impact your healthy diet and […]
New innovative Sprout Knockout Chilli edition plantable pencils
The perfect pencil for chilli lovers, these plantable pencils from Sprout are certainly hot stuff! The chilli plantable pencil is the latest launch from Danish green startup Sprout, who introduced the world to the very first sustainable pencil which can be planted after use. Where an eraser would usually sit on top of the pencil, […]
GoEuro.co.uk reports 10 top intra-Europe routes that train options are faster than air travel
While there’s nothing faster than air travel pointtopoint, it seems there’s nothing slower than airports to grind those time savings to a halt. The congested roadways, shopping mallsized terminals, the interminable lines to check in and pass through security, and baggage claim delays upon arrival all accumulate to make what should be a quick trip […]
Get your kids to combat climate change
One of the main reasons many people fight climate change is to preserve the future for their children. But how can you get your children to look after the environment themselves? As complex as climate change and its solutions are, getting your children to engage with environmental issues doesn’t have to be difficult, dull or […]