Whether you're looking for something a loved one can eat or drink, experience-based gifts or homewares, accessories and more, it's never been easier to find sustainable gift options than it is now. With an increasing number of people thinking about their environmental impact, web searches for environmentally-friendly gift options doubled between 2018 and 2020. And … Continue reading Sustainable Gift Guide (2021 Edition)
"Well-balanced and predominantly plant-based diets can lead to improved nutrient levels, reduce premature deaths from chronic diseases by more than 20%, and lower greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer application, and cropland and freshwater use, globally and in most regions" — that's what a 2018 report from researchers at Oxford University found, and I'm certainly not here … Continue reading Veganism vs Sustainability (A Faintly Flexible Approach)
We might not be able to travel abroad at the moment, but that doesn’t mean exciting holidays aren’t on the cards for those of us in the UK slowly easing our way out of lockdown. If you're looking for a sustainable getaway, you may well have considered going for a cycling holiday – something eco-friendly, … Continue reading The UK’s Top Cycle Holiday Destinations
Huge news for the sustainability-conscious! Somebody finally launched an electric bamboo toothbrush, and it's glorious. Big shout out to Organically Epic for being the first on the scene here, and as a high five for their efforts I'm dedicating this entire post to them. I have to admit that after switching to bamboo toothbrushes a … Continue reading The UK’s first electric bamboo toothbrush (finally!)
Sustainability in art is a topic that’s growing in interest: there were 69% more searches for ‘sustainable art’ online in the UK in 2020 than in 2019, with art enthusiasts and home decor aficionados seeking to express themselves through prints, paintings, sculptures and more, made in a sustainable way. From collages made with organic materials … Continue reading Sustainable art for a range of budgets
Words by Andrew Groves, images by JustCantSettle Whilst the tourism industry has seen a significant drop in demand over the past year or so (I’m looking at you, COVID), there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. As vaccine rollout programs gather momentum, it seems 2021 will finally see us jetting off … Continue reading Ecotourism: 5 Simple Tips For Sustainable Travel