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  • Sustainability

How to recycle hangers the 2026 update

July 24, 2026 13 Views 0 Comment
Fabric hankies of different colours in a tweed bag
  • Sustainability

Do hankies need a rebrand?

February 27, 2026 114 Views 0 Comment
Garments hanging in plastic covers on a rail
  • Sustainability

Toxic Dry Cleaning Alternatives

February 01, 2026 229 Views 0 Comment
Textile recycling box
  • Sustainability

Recycling outdoor wear & shoes

February 02, 2024 792 Views 0 Comment
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Empty plastic hangers in a wardrobe
  • Sustainability

How to recycle hangers the 2026 update

July 24, 2026 13 Views 0 Comment
When I shared my frustrations and research into how to recycle clothes hangers in 2019, I had no idea it …
Textile recycling box
  • Sustainability

Recycling outdoor wear & shoes

February 02, 2024 792 Views 0 Comment
It can be very tricky to know what to do with clothing and shoes, that are not fit for the …
  • Minimalism , Sustainability

Spring Cleaning Support

May 16, 2026 78 Views 0 Comment
I have quite a few posts about how to recycle, re-home things. As it is that time of year when …
Fabric hankies of different colours in a tweed bag
  • Sustainability

Do hankies need a rebrand?

February 27, 2026 114 Views 0 Comment
I have been a huge fan of a fabric hanky for years.  Recently I have been upcycling old fabric into …
Garments hanging in plastic covers on a rail
  • Sustainability

Toxic Dry Cleaning Alternatives

February 01, 2026 229 Views 0 Comment
I don’t own many items that need to be dry cleaned. For very delicate items I hand wash, or spray …
three book covers with title fav books of 2025
  • Mindfulness

Favourite Books of 2025

December 19, 2025 173 Views 0 Comment
I used to love reading as a child / teenager, devouring books, especially in the school holidays. So much so …
  • Food

Eating for brain health

September 30, 2025 203 Views 0 Comment
Inspired by reading The XX Brain by Dr Lisa Mosconi, I have created a little mini overview of quick wins …
a range of wholegrains in a bag and bowls
  • Food

Why I’m increasing my wholegrains

June 13, 2025 288 Views 0 Comment
I have been seeing a lot about wholegrains recently. Being married to a dietitian, and working in a refil shop …
Slug eating a green leaf
  • Mindfulness , Sustainability

Slugs – more ways to manage them!

May 02, 2025 387 Views 0 Comment
Slugs are a hot topic among gardeners and especially those growing food. I first wrote about them in 2018 when …
  • Sustainability

Visiting a Repair Cafe

February 28, 2025 500 Views 0 Comment
I have been wanting to go to a Repair Cafe for ages, and finally made it to the University College …
Shelves of a cupboard with various clothing items piled on the shelves
  • Minimalism , Sustainability

Winter Clear Out Tips

January 31, 2025 615 Views 2 Comments
While it’s cold and wet outside, this can be a great opportunity to have a clear out of a cupboard …
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Empty plastic hangers in a wardrobe
  • Sustainability

How to recycle hangers the 2026 update

July 24, 2026 13 Views 0 Comment
When I shared my frustrations and research into how to recycle clothes hangers in 2019, I had no idea it …
Textile recycling box
  • Sustainability

Recycling outdoor wear & shoes

February 02, 2024 792 Views 0 Comment
It can be very tricky to know what to do with clothing and shoes, that are not fit for the …
broken clothes hangers
  • Sustainability

Where to recycle broken plastic hangers?

April 22, 2019 11839 Views 264 Comments
I look at the options for re-homing, reusing, and recycling clothing hangers in the UK.
A range of food items in reusable containers
  • Food , Sustainability

How to food shop with less packaging

January 14, 2018 6578 Views 10 Comments
I explain what I take with me to reduce plastic, and other packaging, on my weekly food shop. Also discussing …
washing machine
  • Sustainability

A clothes washing revelation

May 14, 2018 2491 Views 9 Comments
I try making my own fabric conditioner and love it. So easy and cheap.
  • Food , Minimalism

The joy of using stuff up

November 15, 2015 2265 Views 8 Comments
Techniques to use up cupboard based foods before they go out of date.
pile of cloth nappies
  • Sustainability

Parenting with cloth nappies

March 26, 2019 2087 Views 8 Comments
Guest post about cloth nappies by my friend Rebecca, parent of two very active boys. Covering her personal journey and …
  • Food , Sustainability

An ethical omnivore’s challenge

May 15, 2017 2269 Views 8 Comments
My story of participating in a controversial food experience. An ethical omnivore's challenge. Dispatching my own dinner!
  • Minimalism , Sustainability

Recycling obsolete & unwanted audio visual items

October 17, 2018 3450 Views 7 Comments
I share my research into recycling and re-homing unwanted audio visual equipment, including VHS tapes.
  • Sustainability

Making my own deodorant

June 18, 2016 2166 Views 6 Comments
I look at some of the issues with mainstream deodorants. Sharing my recipe for a home made version with less …
Oats in a dispenser with sign stating £1.95 per kg
  • Food , Sustainability

Saving £200 on milk!

February 13, 2018 2954 Views 6 Comments
I review some of the issues with a range of plant milks and share my recipe for making oat milk.
  • Sustainability

Feeling mislead by Lucas Papaw cream

December 24, 2015 5178 Views 5 Comments
I discover that Lucas Papaw cream is not what I thought it was!
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