Did you know that the fashion industry is ranked as a major source of pollution in the world, right up there with oil and agriculture? Sustainable fashion also called eco fashion, is a part of the growing design philosophy and trend of sustainability, the goal of which is to create a system which can be supported indefinitely in…
‘Something else was different when we were young: our parents were outdoors. I’m not saying they were joining health clubs and things of that sort, but they were out of the house, out on the porch, talking to neighboors. As far as physical fitness goes, today’s kids are the sorriest generation in the history. Their parents…
How to survive cold days? With snuggly alpaca wool socks! Alpaca is incredibly lightweight and warm. Second only to silk for strength, alpaca is comparable to the luxurious softness of cashmere yet more durable and far more hard wearing than both. On top of that, alpaca fibre is eco-friendly. It does not contain the allergen lanolin like…
Knowing that many of the chemicals found in deodorants are toxic carcinogens and may cause major health problems made me look for alternatives. I already blogged about natural deodorants for women, such as Hippy Paste and Salt of the Earth. When the founder of Alluvian, John Cowan contacted me about trying out his products I happily agreed, as my…
Every birthday party is an exciting occasion for your child – mine was counting days! Is it difficult to throw an eco-friendly but fun party? No, it’s not. The principles behind eco-parties are the same as those that underpin all green living—we want as much as possible to be simple, sustainable, local and eco-friendly. Here…
Junk mail is a hugely wasteful practice and it is so unnecessary. The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year. And I am not even talking about mail spam! Luckily, you can cut down on this junk. Here are few things we can do to stop the waste and say no to…
