Compostable PLA Tableware

This is a bit of a minefield!   We all know about the problems with single use plastic, straws, cutlery, food containers etc. The UK government had vowed to ban single use plastics by 2020!  We are still waiting for that … Read more

Returned Goods End Up in Landfill

Each year, 5 billion pounds of waste is generated through returned goods. It’s something I’d never even considered! My returned goods may end up in landfill!! I’d always assumed that the too small shoes or itchy jumper I sent back to … Read more

All that Glitters……..!

If you have a small child in the family then you will know all about glitter. Children love it and craft activities would not be the same without a bit of sparkle. No doubt you will also know about the … Read more

A Waterfall begins with one drop of water

We are all worried about the future of our world,  moaning about the current state of the country, climate change, pollution, wars, politics etc. and it is making us feel so, so depressed and helpless.  What can we do?  Avoiding … Read more

Kids are Amazing!

Well we know that don’t we?  Our children are the future and we are responsible for ensuring that we leave a world that is sustainable for their future. So when I see that a growing number of children are taking … Read more

Are we bored of recycling!?

Recycle Nija

Every day we’re being bombarded with bad news that makes us feel anxious, frustrated, helpless and hopeless. But there’s a big problem that’s having a direct impact, not only on the planet but on us*, that we can do something … Read more

4 years of trash photos

Antoine Repesse

Antoine Repessé is a photographer based in Lille, and in 2011 he started on a new project. Antoine stopped throwing out his rubbish to see how much he accumulated and was responsible for over a period of 4 years. Antoine … Read more

Alternatives to Single-use Plastic

Cutting back on single-use plastics is not an easy task. Vegetables and fruit in our supermarkets are “conveniently” wrapped in plastic which go straight into the bin when we get home. Everything we buy – be it cosmetics, toiletries, household … Read more