Articles relating to: sustainability
“We are going about things completely the wrong way.” Lucy MacCallum Reynolds from Goodness Zero Waste talks to Northern Soul
What has happened to the zero waste movement during COVID-19?
Read the full story..“Our biggest enemy is apathy.” Northern Soul talks to environmentalist Angus Forbes
As I write this, Australia is on fire while the South of England struggles with another bout of severe flooding.
Read the full story..“I would struggle to say that I am a feminist and contribute to fast fashion.” Jade Rice from Dirty Word talks to Northern Soul
I’ve finally broken up with fast fashion.
Read the full story..Plastic not so fantastic: Lush Manchester gets naked
Sustainability has become a marketing buzzword.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Sustainably Local
No one who watched the BBC‘s recent War on Plastics with Hugh and Anita could fail to be affected by the reality of plastic pollution on our planet.
Read the full story..“Sustainability isn’t about going without.” Corin Bell, director of Open Kitchen MCR, talks to Northern Soul
Whether it’s stuffing the freezer full of items we don’t need simply because they were a bargain, chucking things away based on the sell-by date or reaching for takeaway apps, we all make food choices that aren’t beneficial to the environment, our health, society and even our wallets.
Read the full story..It’s festival season. At Manchester’s Envirolution, it’s plastic-free
It’s no secret that us Brits love a good festival. Come rain or shine, we strap on our wellies, slap on the glitter and head for the fields to drink tepid cider, listen to loud music and generally have a bloody good time.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution, Newcastle upon Tyne
Fast fashion is cheap, convenient, and helps the more frugal among us to experiment with new looks.
Read the full story..We need to talk about sustainability (and why I’m embracing the plastic-free movement)
It’s been one of those weeks where I can feel myself getting annoyed.
Read the full story..‘“Smell me!” said one extremely excitable girl.’ The Lush UK Showcase 2018
What springs to mind when you think of cosmetics brand Lush? Glittery bath bombs?
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
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