The seasonality of fashion leached across into the world of tech and electrical goods about 20 years ago. Releasing new models and upgrades each year by building hype around the latest colour, design of button, to hide or not to hide… and forcing customers to buy the newest by building in obsolescence and reducing support has resulted in … Read more
Being bombarded by extreme weather events on the news can lead people towards climate anxiety; 70 % of the UK’s children are worried about the world they will inherit. This is according to a survey conducted by Save the Children in 2022. To combat this and give them a balance of news its super important … Read more
Second Hand September is a month dedicated to rethinking our shopping habits and making a positive impact on our planet. By choosing second hand items, you can help reduce waste, save money, and still look fabulous. Will you join the movement and embrace pre-loved treasures? Why Second Hand? Sustainability: Every item you purchase second hand … Read more
17th August is National Thrift Shop Day. It goes without saying that people are looking for more ways to save money with the spiralling cost of living. Thrifting is now a word that we use regularly. The thrifting act has grown in popularity with more and more second hand sites popping up as well as … Read more
Summer always goes by in a rush. Suddenly, when you realise your monsters have grown a foot, the annual scramble begins to find a uniform which fits. It’s back to school time! If your child is moving up to senior school there will be new things they need like a bigger backpack to carry books … Read more
National Marine Week starts on 27th July and runs till 11th August. National Marine Week is an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful wildlife we have here in our seas. We have only explored 5% of our oceans, so who knows what other marine life is out there yet to be discovered! There are … Read more
June is when many people start preparing for Plastic Free July®. Whether you’re getting together a reusable kit or looking for places to buy unpackaged produce or bulk foods, now’s the time to get ready to choose to refuse single-use plastic. Small steps now will add up to make big changes during July! Join 100+ million … Read more
As a nation we are renowned for our fantastically varied festival culture. Catering to every taste and interest, from world-famous music festivals like Glastonbury and Reading to cultural celebrations like Edinburgh Festival Fringe, our festival scene is as diverse as it is dynamic. Families can get their kids vibing at Camp Bestival, or jousting at … Read more
Rewilding guest blog by Jon Conradi. Founder of Wild Mosaic – the Re Wilding project talks all about it…. The principles of the circular economy were adopted from natural processes. What is discarded by one part of the system is sought after by another. But these natural processes are often missing from our land, even … Read more
We, like countless others across the UK started working from home during the Covid lockdown. We gave up our office in the heart of Edinburgh and speedily transformed our box room into a makeshift office.We were fortunate to have a small space in the house to dedicate to working. During the pandemic many worked from … Read more