Most people buy bottled water now and then, and it’s also needed for medical emergencies and to help during disasters. But most of the time, it’s fine in England to drink tap water (even unfiltered, blind taste tests put Thames water above expensive bottled brands). It’s important to keep hydrated, so drinking water (boiled or…
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The Greenest Brands of Vegan Leather
Modher (plastic-free) vegan handbags It’s now easy to find vegan shoes and children’s shoes. And vegan handbags. The brands we recommend are all made from Microfiber (a more sustainable vegan breathable leather) and biodegradable materials like rope, jute or natural rubber. But it’s worth writing a post on the vegan leather industry, as many big…
The Interesting Evolution of ‘Eco Nuns’
Eleanor Fortesque Brickdale When we think of nuns, often it can hail back to childhood days of scary ‘penguins’ who threatened young children with Hell, and there are numerous horror stories of days gone by, from children who have had quite traumatic dealings with the so-called ‘brides of Christ’. But actually, there is a far…
Books to Help You Save the Planet
Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet is a super book that breaks down the science of climate change, in a way that’s easy to understand. Written by a meteorologist, Laura knows all too well from her job the devastating effects, and how overwhelmed people feel, as they wonder how to help. The two questions she…
Books to Help Children Save the Planet
One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth is a beautifully illustrated guide to our planet, with a powerful climate message, turning the popular concept of time-zones on its head. Narrative non-fiction at its best. As the clock strikes midnight, a little girl and her sister visit animals of all shapes and sizes around the world….