At the present time we have to wear masks when using public transport and going into shops or cafe’s. Whilst disposable masks have become the scourge of towns and cities with many being discarded on footpaths and roads, a better option is to choose a reusable one. The cotton and linen masks available at Boostology have […]

When I was first sent ‘Darning’ by Hikaru Noguchi I was struck by the beautiful layout of the book and the inventiveness of the author in the way she mends, repairs and oftentimes transforms pieces of clothing through simply fixes and imagination. The author uses 12 different techniques to illustrate how to mend your clothes […]

As human beings, we have a history of harming the planet we call home, and we can still do this from our own homes. While nature is great at healing itself, we still dispose of and dump products that are not biodegradable, and we use unrenewable materials for fuel. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we are […]

Composting is a very effective way of recycling organic materials and other scraps that would typically end up in a landfill. The idea of composting is one that helps to cut down waste and still provide a usable material at the end of the day. Composting helps to create an ecosystem that effectively provides food […]

Oat & Chocolate Chip cookies This is a tried and tested recipe that we use mainly for birthday presents but this can be also made up for a  great zero waste Christmas gift too. Just choose a festive green or red ribbon instead to decorate the jar and perhaps cut a star or Christmas tree […]

If you’re looking for children’s gifts that are educational, informative, enduring and beautifully illustrated the range of environmental books from Usborne Books are well worth a peruse. One of the newest books in the Usborne range is 100 Things To Know About Saving The Planet which is suitable for children aged 8 and above. Full of […]

So there have been whisperings that this black Friday malarkey is all just a marketing ploy by the big corporations to make you spend more money (shock horror) and in its place is slowly creeping in the term ‘Green Friday.’ Many people are beginning to realise that perhaps those super deals on offer are actually not […]

The hemp plant is a wonder of the 21st century. It’s a miracle that people have been talking about for centuries. Since the legalization of CBD, the hemp plant has taken over the world. The Germans like to call it hanfpflanzen, and the real name for the plant is Cannabis Sativa. It’s from the same family […]