Category: Sustainability

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My Guide to a Thrifty Christmas

It's approaching that time of year when we all bring our Christmas trees down from the attic and decorate our homes with tinsel, cards and baubles. There are many reasons to start making thrifty Christmases an annual tradition. It's more eco-friendly as it saves items that are in great condition from going to landfill. It can save a lot of money and you are donating to a good cause by buying from charity shops. However, there's a stigma around buying gifts secondhand. Some people think that giving someone a secondhand gift is cheap and insincere. But I disagree. I don't think there's any shame in thrifting for gifts. Christmas can be a difficult time for those with severe budgets so shopping secondhand is a great way to find amazing gifts for a lot less money. Some parents scrape by for months before Christmas so that their children can receive presents from Santa. Gifts should always be appreciated- brand new or not. So, whether you're looking for eco-friendly gifts or you're on a budget, here's my guide to a thrifty Christmas...

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Cheap Ways to Help the Environment

Money is often the reason why many people hesitate to buy eco-friendly products and alternatives. Rightfully so; being sustainable sounds great on paper but it can be expensive in practice. Don't have the money to get a micro-plastic filter installed or an £8 jar of plastic-free toothpaste every month? Me neither. Tired of people telling you that you have to spend money to be environmentally friendly? Same here. I've done a little research into ways to reduce my impact on the planet without whittling my savings away and I thought I'd share some of them with you...

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How to make your Home Cosy for Autumn

I love autumn. I love the crunch of the fallen orange leaves under the soles of my boots and the days of knitted jumpers and mugs of hot chocolate. Now is the perfect time to get your home cosy and warm for the upcoming sweater weather. "But how?" You might be asking. Well, you came to the right place. Feel free to make yourself a cup of tea and curl up on the couch while I walk you through my favourite ways to decorate and prepare your home for autumn...

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My Best Thrifty Finds

As some of you may already know, I love a good rummage in a secondhand shop. I love the unique nature of charity shops, every thrift shop is different each time you visit. I find it much more interesting than regular shopping as you can find retro and limited edition pieces. Now you may be wondering about some of the hidden treasures I've found while thrifting, so I've compiled some of my best secondhand finds for you...

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What’s in my Backpack? University Edition

With the first semester of university rapidly approaching, I've been preparing all my uni essentials. As a fashion lover, I used to throw a notepad and pen into my handbag and leave it there. But now I take my university life more seriously. Now, I have a Kangol backpack for university, whenever I take anything out of it, I put it back in the bag once I'm done so I don't forget it. With the aftermath of the Coronavirus lockdown to keep in mind, universities are trying to keep in-person lectures and classes to a minimum but a lot of courses are still getting a couple of on-campus classes every week. So even though many people might not need a backpack for university and college this year, I thought I'd share what I take to uni along with some studying and note-taking tips...

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How to Become a Spectacular Secondhand Shopper

With the treatment of staff and working conditions in Boohoo's factory in Leicester being revealed recently, many people are looking for more ethical clothing companies. Shopping secondhand is also a good way to avoid fast fashion and shop ethically. You can do this in charity/thrift shops or online using websites like Depop and eBay. "Thifting" AKA secondhand shopping isn't something that people are born good at, it takes patience and practice like all things do. So here's a few tips to get you started...

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Learning How to Skateboard

After returning from a much-needed two-week-long trip home to see my family, my boyfriend found two secondhand cruiser skateboards on Facebook marketplace. He had mentioned to me before that he had always wanted to learn but didn't want people to see him fall over in public. So, I volunteered to learn with him so he wouldn't have to embarrass himself alone.

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6 Simple Ways to Help the Environment without Spending Money

As a student, I can't always afford the eco-friendly and sustainable products that I want. I would love to support low-impact companies that produce plastic-free and environmentally conscious products, but I understand and accept that these aren't always within my budget. Many people are probably in the same boat as me and can't afford the most sustainable clothing and home-ware options. However, You don't need to break the bank to help the environment. Here are some simple and cheap ways to help save our planet...

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Exploring Upcycling: Making Something New out of Something Old

With all this free time on our hands, a lot of people have been busy making things and crafting to stay productive during the lockdown. As well as that a lot of us have been clearing out our cupboards of things we no longer use or need. However, not all of this should go to waste. For instance, my great aunt Irene has been making tote and shoulder bags out of recycled fabric. I try to upcycle when I can with the resources I have and I really think more people should give it a try as almost anything can be upcycled and it's often not as hard as you think. Here are some upcycling ideas that can be made from bits and bobs around you home...

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