We are all consumers whether we like it or not; you simply can’t lead life without buying certain things whether that’s the food that you eat, the clothes you wear or the soap you wash…
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Longevity? It’s A Hearts And Minds Thing
I’m not an eco-preacher and I do think in some sectors of manufacture, for example where hygiene is involved, that throwaway can work (as long as it biodegrades). But I do strongly believe that interiors…
Food Giants Lacking Ethical Standards
A report by Oxfam into the ethical standards of the world’s biggest food companies has found many leading brands to be severely wanting in a variety of areas, including their approach to land management, their…
Just The 2 Carrots Please Waitrose
Dear Little Waitrose, High Holborn, London. I would like to make a request and I hope you can oblige because I believe it is in the interest of you, your customers and just about everyone…
Who Wood Have Thought It? Sustainable Timber Practices
Look around your home and you will more than likely notice that one of the most common materials is wood but not all wood is created equal and some is best avoided. While I live…
Green & Ethical Christmas Fayre Adventures
It was a cold and crisp morning when I arrived at the Holy Trinity Church on Clapham Common and I was a little apprehensive. You see, I was sponsoring the Green & Ethical Christmas Fayre…
Future Fantasy Fills Our Homes With Stuff
I posted a little while ago about the mountain of stuff that I had to get rid of when I moved flat but my interest doesn’t stop there. I am genuinely intrigued by psychology and…
The Curse Of “Stuff” And What You Can Do About It
So I have just completed the move into my new flat and despite a broken van wing mirror and heavy traffic it all went ok. The thing that shocked me during this move was just…
Green Steve Coming To A Bag For Life Near You
So just the other day I took delivery of my first batch of organic cotton bags for life with my lovely logo printed on them and it got me thinking about just how much of…
Supermarket Sustainability – How Do They Score?
I thought I’d create a new section to this blog to highlight some of the good work being done by companies in the UK and around the world to reduce their carbon footprints and thus…
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