Shopping, in general, is not thought of as the most sustainable activity. It brings up images of consumerism, unnecessary purchases, excess consumption and a whole lot of plastic packaging. But all that aside, sometimes you need to shop because you literally need to buy something, such as food, toiletries, or a gift for somebody. Shopping …
Is Your Home Using Too Much Energy?
As you learn more about sustainability, you will realise there are many more ways to do better for the environment than just recycling your cardboard boxes and separating your glass. Your home also plays a significant role in being more sustainable. One common issue is energy usage, but how do you know if your home …
Decoding Dolce & Gabbana’s Success at The CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023
At the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023, Dolce & Gabbana was awarded The Craft and Italian Artisanship Award. The award is given to brands that promote Made in Italy and local artisanship globally with their collections. It recognises the brand’s dedication to preserving Italy’s heritage and culture through the use of traditional methods and the …
6 Fun and Easy Ways To Educate Yourself About Sustainability
Sustainability is a huge issue in today’s world, and I think most people are aware of that. But when it comes to the finer details, and how to actually live a more sustainable life, some people have more knowledge and experience than others. Maybe you would like to start living more sustainably but you don’t …
10 Reasons To Eat and Enjoy Dark Chocolate – Featuring FATSO
It’s fair to say that most of us love chocolate! But would you reach first for the milk or dark bar? Milk and white chocolate may taste nice but it generally has a higher sugar content and a lower percentage of cocoa than its dark counterparts. The healthiest component of chocolate is the cocoa itself …
Brightening Up February with New Posters from Poster Store
Winter is coming to an end now, but the warmer, brighter days of spring are not quite here yet. To help me brighten up my room for February, Poster Store has kindly sent me a selection of posters and frames. You may remember I have collaborated with Poster Store before, including last year when I …
5 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Interior Design
Sustainability is not only important for the environment, but it’s also becoming increasingly important in interior design. Incorporating sustainable design practices within your home reduces carbon footprint whilst giving your space a unique look and creating a visual impact. Let’s take a look at how we can incorporate sustainability in interior design. Using sustainable materials …
How To Wrap Gifts Sustainably – Featuring Wrappr
Have you done all your Christmas shopping yet? More to the point, have you wrapped it? Gift wrap really adds a whole additional layer (literally) of excitement and colour to any gift. The problem is that 540,000 tonnes of waste from wrapping paper and other gift-wrapping products end up in landfill after every holiday …
Unboxing a Mystery Box from Love Layla
I love choosing gifts for people. It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift, but once I do, one of the most satisfying parts is choosing the finishing touches like cards, wrapping paper and gift bags to style it. That’s why I was excited to have the opportunity to review a mystery box of …
5 Switches To Make For Organic September
Have you ever heard of Organic September? It is a campaign run by The Soil Association with the aim to raise awareness of organic products and the benefits they can have for people and the environment. We may be near the end of September now but it’s not too late to acknowledge Organic September and …