Do something wonderful with the things you don’t need! Guest Blog from Cathy at A Good Thing CIC. It’s time to think differently about the ‘things’ in our lives. It’s no longer enough to simply recycle, and of course there are plenty of things that are just too complicated to recycle, in any case. Things … Read more
There’s no doubt Christmas can be a lovely time full of fun and festivities. Yet it can also be a time for excess and some wastage, which is a shame. With some planning ahead, you can take simple steps to eliminate some of this wastage and save money in the process. Here are our top … Read more
The drive for sustainability can often be pushed to one side at Christmas, when consumerism peaks. Even the greenest of us still love to give presents at Christmas and buying second hand Christmas gifts is one way to keep to our morals. But is it okay to give pre-loved Christmas gifts? Photo by Lucie Liz … Read more
Guest blog by Tammy Ryan from Icecream and Jelly I absolutely love a party and I have to confess, I am totally extra when it comes to planning my daughter’s parties. From the party invitations, to the decorations and the cake, I like to get right into the details. However, I am also very aware … Read more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become annual shopping extravaganzas. Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving in the US and has a history dating back to the early 20th century. Cyber Monday was born in 2005 to promote online shopping – now the two merge into a month of ‘deals’. However, in recent … Read more
Online shopping saw a boom during lockdown. Then there is Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas just around the corner. With low-cost speedy delivery making it easier than ever to send and receive packages, what’s the environmental impact of getting those online shopping deals from the warehouse to our front doors? UK Deliveries are up! … Read more
Responsible consumerism? Is it even possible? Rumage is about responsible consumerism, ethical practice, and realising we all have a choice – and that’s a powerful lever of change. Companies, Banks, all need us to buy their products. So long as we keep buying new, there’s no incentive for change. No incentive to clean up their … Read more
Marketing companies love to refer to us as a ‘consumer’. It’s telling. In their minds we only exist to consume what companies produce. That’s our role in society – apparently. So it’s little wonder they create these ‘consumer’ moments where we get to ‘consume’ more of their new stuff. What no-one seems to think about … Read more
Halloween can be a lot of fun and more families are embracing the opportunity for some spooky celebrations. Before you know it, costs can mount up if you’re buying decorations and other items to get into the spirit (no pun intended) of things. Here are some ways to celebrate Halloween in second hand style. Costumes … Read more
October is a busy month for the eco-warrior, with lots of campaigns running across the 31 days. This means it is a great time to think about how to make a difference by adopting small changes, as well as standing up for our planet by joining in with a campaign or an activity. Here’s Rumage’s … Read more