6 Reasons I Love Second-hand Clothes

by Evin // September 5, 2023 // No Comments

Last September, over on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, I shared daily videos of me sporting second-hand clothing in outfits. I am not doing it this year, but those posts are still up to enjoy and be inspired. 6 Reasons I... Continue reading →

Choose Upcycled Bedding for Your Next Sewing Project

by Evin // April 20, 2023 // 4 Comments

I recently started sewing from patterns for the first time. Until now, I just made clothes based on measurements and tried them on along the way. It is especially easy for me to do that with alterations. Since most of... Continue reading →

How to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing)

by Evin // August 9, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, on how to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing). When you do your food shop, there are a variety... Continue reading →

How to find green gifts for friends and family

by Evin // December 3, 2020 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Liesbeth Deddens of Climeworks. Concern for the environment has led to changing purchasing habits; whether it’s using biodegradable, chemical-free cleaning products, buying plastic-free goods such as bamboo toothbrushes and shampoo bars, changing energy... Continue reading →

Redressing the balance of climate change – how can we can all help in our own way

by Evin // November 10, 2020 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing guest post today by Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of multiple award-winning restaurants Stem & Glory. Though I am not 100% on a plant-based diet, I eat several aligned meals each week and gravitate toward meat-free foods in general. I... Continue reading →

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A List of Vegan Yarns for Knitting and Crochet

by Evin // December 7, 2017 // 8 Comments

If you’re here, you want to seek out vegan yarn for your crafting or a gift. Sourcing vegan yarn has become simpler in recent years with animal fibre allergies and ethical approaches to animal welfare. But when I looked for a master... Continue reading →

Reading about Sustainable Energy

by Evin // May 18, 2015 // No Comments

We all know that sustainable is an important word as we face global warming and oil prices, but is really being done? Is it all solar panels and windmills? Not quite. And that’s just the tip of the crest. Here are interesting articles,... Continue reading →

Eco-Minded Gadgets: Less Guilt, More Fun

by Evin // August 10, 2011 // 2 Comments

Greater energy efficiency, more eco-friendly materials, and higher standards for corporate responsibility have helped more items be crafted with one eye on conservation and sustainability or, at the very least, using less energy or waste. I am enthusiastic over the... Continue reading →