Can we take positive lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic?
From every tragedy there is always something we can learn, something we can do differently to at least give some positive side effect. In this blog post we are going to look at the...
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In Search of Eco Fashion For Men
One of the chief criticisms of the burgeoning eco-fashion scene has been the relative dearth of stylish options for all the fellas out there. The fact is, even the most eco conscious chap with...
Got Haggis?
Burns Night. I’ve never participated in this before, but as far as I can tell, it’s aaaall aboot the Haggis.
Are real nappies greener than disposables?
Ethical Superstore unravels the government report on reusables vs. disposables for Real Nappy Week – which are the greenest? The first government report suggesting “no significant difference” in environmental impact between...
Other Parents
Comparing ourselves to other parents is a risky business. I waver between criticism of them eg. “Other parents let their kids stay up too late” – or inferred criticism of myself eg. “Other parents...
The Great Packaging Debate
This morning’s news has been buzzing with talk of recycling, and questions of which of the leading supermarkets are engaging most effectively in the war against waste. I for one am pleased to see...
10 Fairtrade products you (probably) didn’t know you could buy
Yes, there are indeed more Fairtrade products to feast on than tea, coffee, bananas and chocolate. From marmalade, and mango chutney to sexy underwear and ethical cola, there’s a rare Fairtrade treat to be...
Hope For Better…
Ever seen the film The Number 23? In it, the main character is confronted with the number 23 everywhere he looks. It’s been like that with the word HOPE for me this year. On...
Am I alone?
I’ve been avoiding the news of late. I realised I needed to take a serious time out from it last week when I caught myself day dreaming of launching a cheap and nourishing breakfast...
Have it all – at what cost?
When I heard of SkiDubai, the world’s largest indoor ski centre, I felt convinced to the core that the world had indeed gone completely mad. An area of 22 500 sq m (the size...