Hannah Cole To stay cool in the sun, just use your common sense. Avoid the hottest times of the day (10am to 2pm but often now longer with climate change heatwaves). Drink lots of water or iced tea. Wear loose-fitting natural fabrics (cotton, hemp, linen) and wear big floppy hats. Conventional sunscreens are packed with…
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the best brands of sustainable vegan rucksacks
Rucksacks are better than handbags for those who prefer a more active lifestyle. Good ones are also washable without microplastics in the washing machine (unlike bags made from polyester or recycled plastic bottles). Here are some nice choices: Willow Earth (Sussex) is a delightful company that makes beautiful rucksacks and totes with natural cork logos from strong…
how to make places more dog-friendly
Pine Brook Studio Most of us love dogs, but many places (including Wetherspoons) don’t accept dogs (even outside, even well-behaved ones). Of course by law, assistance dogs have to be accepted, but even some places don’t comply. If so, you can make a complaint to Open Doors an app to ensure the law is complied…
let’s all go on a wild camping holiday
Caroline Smith Camping under the stars is a lovely way to spend an evening or short break, and there’s no need to buy campervans, you can hire them from local owners (with safety caveats in place) at Camplify or GoBoony. However to be a happy camper for all, take your litter home with you (use…