

BROOKLYN'S NEW FAVORITE STORE
A couple of weeks ago I went to the grand opening of a truly great place: PACKAGE FREE SHOP It deserves its own line. It was created by...


LIGHTFOOT MARKET: A SHOWCASE OF SUSTAINABLE MAKERS AND DESIGNERS
On Sunday I went to the first annual Lightfoot Market in Dumbo, Brooklyn. With sustainability at its core, this market showcased local desig


CHAPTER TWO: WE LIVE IN BROOKLYN BABY
Three weeks ago my darling husband and I packed up all our things and moved to New York.


10 SAVVY SWAPS IN THE BATHROOM
When I first decided to reduce my plastic waste, I realised the bathroom was going to be one of my biggest challenges. So, I've put toge


NEW ADDICTION: LUSH COSMETICS
What can I say. LUSH has been my absolute saviour, a god-send, a gift from mother nature, in these past few months! A few years ago I...


AS NATURE INTENDED, SHOREDITCH: REVIEW
As Part 2 of my health food shop investigation, I took a trip to As Nature Intended in Shoreditch. This shop was exciting. The best thing...


PLANET ORGANIC, LIVERPOOL STREET: REVIEW
Today I embarked on my first plastic-free discovery mission to health food shops after work. The aim was to take note of what I can buy...


PLASTIC FREE: WEEK 1 COMPLETE!
Phew! HARDEST BITS Remembering birthday cards are wrapped in plastic. Flea-treating the cats. What is one to do? Remembering to request...


PLASTIC-FREE: DAY ONE
It's harder than I thought. But more feel-good than I thought too. Took a trip to Columbia Road Flower Market and Hackney City Farm...


PLASTIC FREE: WHY
I've started this because I felt whimsical one day. About a month ago I came across a link to www.plasticfreejuly.org - an Australian...