Many watches are made from plastic or leather (not a by-product of the meat industry, and often made in countries with poor or no animal welfare laws). Leather is also very polluting, with tanners having higher rates of cancer from the chemicals that end up in our eco system. Leather is also not good for the…
the best brands of sustainable spectacle frames
Millions of people wear spectacles and unless you have your eyes lasered, there’s not much you can do but don your specs! There is no evidence that eye exercises improve vision. The best way to help eyesight is to eat well (to reduce chances of macular degeneration), live a healthy lifestyle (diabetes can affect eyesight),…
where to buy affordable organic cotton t-shirts
Most of us like to own a few t-shirts to lounge around in. It’s only natural when it gets warm. But polyester and nylon t-shirts leach microplastics into the washing machine, and out to sea. Organic cotton is biodegradable and better for your skin too. As the fibres have not been treated by chemicals, they…
the best Spanish plant-based recipe books
Spanish food is quite different from Italian food in that it’s a lot more spicy, so bear in mind! Geography and climate has had a big influence on Spanish cuisine and like Italian food, it’s very regional, and shaped by a complex history where invasions and war have modified traditions and ingredients. Never eat rice after…