This article has been a long time coming. We can’t keep asking people to be more sustainable when it is not inclusive for all. An example is this is second hand or sustainable shopping when you’re plus size. More often than not, a plus size option just doesn’t exist, leaving you with no choice but…
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Going Low-Waste – Chatting with Clare Collins
Clare has been on her low-waste journey for around 10 years, and has even managed to cut down her waste dramatically with a young family, which got me very excited – I instantly wanted to learn how she has done this so decided to interview her so I can share her advice and journey with…
Climate change in a (plastic) bottle
It’s been a long while since I’ve posted, mainly due to moving house, having my annual review (woo I’m a second year PhD candidate now!), moving into a new office, presentations and moving labs! Last weekend was my first free weekend in a long time and it was so nice to just be at home…
Waste-free Wednesday: Reusable make up pads
I’ve been trying to reduce my single-use items such as with a reusable coffee cup and beeswax food wraps but I find one of the most difficult places to do this is in the bathroom and with beauty products. I finally got around to buying some reusable make up pads after a friend recommended them…
How to make reusable beeswax food wraps – plastic free living
For Christmas, my lovely friend Heather gave me a handmade card and a couple of beeswax food wraps that she had made! I was amazed and asked her to show me how. Heather assured me how quick and easy they are to make and they really are – it only takes about 5 minutes to…
