Plastic Free July – how we got on
It’s been interesting to check in with the Plastic Free July movement and hear about the challenges others have found as I’ve tried to refuse all single use plastic for a month. You don’t...
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The ethical survival guide to festivals
When we think of festivals the term that comes to mind is ‘unadulterated fun’. There’s nothing quite like spending a few days camped in a field with friends listening to your favourite music. Even...
6 Places You’ll Find Hidden Plastic (That You Probably Didn’t Realise)
Whether you’re taking part in Plastic Free July (meaning you’re attempting to use no single use plastic for the whole month of July) or you’re just interested in doing your bit for the environment,...
The root of sporting success?
If it’s good enough for the Tour De France Cyclists it’s got to be good enough for us! In this article on the BBC website the Belkin cycling team chef Jesper Boom explains how...
What You Can Learn from Your Energy Bill
Do you know how much energy you use at home? No, I don’t mean how much money you shell out to your energy company by direct debit every month. I mean how many units...
Why not try some Moroccan Mint Tea?
One of our best selling teas is the Dragonfly Moroccan Mint Tea, and it’s easy to see why if you try some! Dragonfly are a family-owned, British tea company with a 100 year history...
Plastic Free July: will you accept the challenge?
The challenge: attempt to use no single-use plastic for July. That means no plastic bags, no straws, no disposable takeaway coffee cups, no plastic cups or bottles – in fact, attempt to use no...
Not just about the chocolate…Can electronics be fair trade too?
When we think of Fairtrade, we think about workers being paid a fair price. We generally think of food products like coffee, sugar and chocolate; maybe we think about Fairtrade fashion. But what about...
Nilaqua – Washing With No Water!
People don’t often think about the environmental impact water has at festivals. In addition to the diesel fumes/ transport pollution of using tankers, the water has to heated (usually with gas burners or generators)...
Treading My Own Path, Rethinking Waste and the Two New Kids
Fact of the Week: In 2012 UK Supermarkets gave out 8.1 billion plastic bags, with the average shopper using 11 a month. Are you an avid recycler? Do you take pride in seeing your...