Let’s look at why we buy and sell second-hand. It could be you like scoring a bargain or that you want to do your bit for the environment? If this is true, then second-hand buying is for you! By buying pre-loved items you will be helping to reduce landfill waste and lessen the load on … Read more
You can use Rumage to find that one pre-loved gem to add personality to your home. It will take a little effort to find just the right thing. But, it brings joy when you do find it and you turn it into something that’s just perfect for the space you want to fill. Be open-minded … Read more
Simon Spolton tells us his journey from idea to reality… I have been racing a boat called a Flying Fifteen for years with my great friend from Uni, but decided that a change of pace was required, I wanted to spend more time sailing with my family – wife Jo and kids of 10 and … Read more
Sadly notorious for its negative impact on the environment, the cosmetics industry contributes to pollution and drains natural resources in multiple ways and by carrying on purchasing the usual – consumers are adding to the problem. There’s a long way to go but change is afoot, with many brands and buyers of beauty making sustainable, … Read more
The climate crisis is still a big issue and getting to grips with this could not be more imperative than it is now because the atmosphere’s CO2 levels still rose in 2020 despite round the globe lock-downs due to Covod-19. Upcycling is a great de-stressing hobby and lots of fun can be had renovating something old, … Read more
Trees have a crucial role to play in removing CO2 from the atmosphere — so planting more of them on a mass scale can also help us reduce our emissions. With Treedom you finance farmers who want to plant trees, to realize sustainable ecosystems and allow thousands of farmers to support the initial costs of planting new … Read more
Now more than ever we need to help save our planet. The climate crisis is still a big issue and getting to grips with this could not be more imperative than it is now because the atmosphere’s CO2 levels still rose in 2020 despite round the globe lock-downs due to Covod-19. “The global response to the … Read more
On April 9th 2021 we were delighted to have our CEO Jo featured on page 36 of the My Green Pod supplement out with the Guardian. It’s called Love is in the Air and it’s their first issue this year due to the pandemic. You can read it now and get in the know with lots … Read more
A year into lock-down and, for many of us, ‘work’ consists of a laptop at the kitchen table while hushing kids, partners, housemates and pets and as I’m sure you will all know stating ‘I was on mute, sorry’ more time a day that you want to admit. Despite that, when lock-down lifts, 74% of UK … Read more
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