Do you know how much carbon dioxide (CO2) your current car produces? Transport is responsible for a third of CO2 emissions in the UK, and our cars play a significant role in the problem. We now know that CO2 has been produced naturally on the earth for millions of years, through decomposition, respiration and ocean release. The real problem comes …
5-Minute Vegan Nut-Free Pesto Recipe
So, my daughter’s nursery told me one day, that we can’t bring lunch that contains nuts as there is now a little person in the nursery with nut allergy. Now, my daughter is VERY picky, I suspect, that she thinks, that she can get away with this, just like her brother. Her brother has ASD and with that, serious eating …
10 Simple Ways To Fight Fast Fashion
Once again, London is in the spotlight of the fashion world again, so I think it’s a good opportunity to talk about the fashion industry’s ecological footprint. Let me clarify that in my opinion, buying a few good, ethically produced clothes every now and then, that are made without plastic components or harmful coating is acceptable. I also find it …
Nordgreen Watches Review: Where Ethics Meet Scandinavian Design
Gifted item. Danish designs are world famous for a good reason: they are innovative, high quality and great design. Denmark has a long history of quality design, mainly focused on functionalism and simplicity. Think about famous furniture designer Arne Jakobsen, Lego or Bang and Olufsen. About Nordgreen Copenhagen-based Danish watch brand Nordgreen’s head designer Jacob Wagner is one of the …
Vegan Lemon And Vanilla Biscuits Recipe
Sometimes – sometimes I repeat – I like to go a bit fancy with my baking. But still, I’m not a star baker, never will be, I’m just a mum with limited free time, so I like to keep things simple and get things done quickly. I’m sure I’m not the only one. I can’t bake big cakes with beautiful …
Coffee Products That Are Bad For The Environment And Their Eco-Friendly Alternatives
This is a collaborative post. Coffee is the most consumed beverage around the world. The vast use of coffee-related products has an impact on the environment. As a consumer of coffee, you should be very careful in using the products that are harmful to the environment and instead use their eco-friendly alternatives. Paper cups are bad for the environment Many …
4 Ways to Save Money When Buying Fresh Produce
It’s had to underestimate the importance of eating fruits and veggies. After all, several studies have shown that those who eat healthier meals live longer. It’s also been proven that a healthier diet can result in fewer health issues, too. However, fresh produce can sometimes be hard to find at a decent price. And frozen veggies sometimes don’t taste as …
Winter Holiday In Sintra (Portugal) – Places To Visit With Kids
We haven’t travelled around Christmas in years, probably last time we went away in December it was on our honeymoon. I’ve never been to Portugal but I’ve heard a lot about how laid back and children friendly most of the places are. So booked a week and stayed in the Pestana Sintra Golf Hotel which was a great choice. As …
3 Ingredient Vegan Biscuits – Simple and Delicious!
Simple and easy recipes are the best! I love plain biscuits, like shortbread or linzer. But most of them needs butter – a lot of butter in fact. Since we are trying to eat more vegan if possible – I made these cookies and they are so simple to prepare that even children can make them from scratch. (Obviously, adult …
Sustainable Travel: 3 Fantastic Spa Break Staycations In The UK
One of my biggest challenge when it comes to living more sustainably and reducing our carbon footprint is that I love travelling. I always did, this is why I lived in different countries: I just love exploring places. However, with trying to be more conscious about our carbon footprint we decided to take less short flights. We also use trains …