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  • Sustainability

How to recycle hangers the 2026 update

July 24, 2026 52 Views 0 Comment
Fabric hankies of different colours in a tweed bag
  • Sustainability

Do hankies need a rebrand?

February 27, 2026 124 Views 0 Comment
Garments hanging in plastic covers on a rail
  • Sustainability

Toxic Dry Cleaning Alternatives

February 01, 2026 256 Views 0 Comment
Textile recycling box
  • Sustainability

Recycling outdoor wear & shoes

February 02, 2024 811 Views 0 Comment
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broken clothes hangers
  • Sustainability

Where to recycle broken plastic hangers?

April 22, 2019 11875 Views 264 Comments
I look at the options for re-homing, reusing, and recycling clothing hangers in the UK.
pile of cloth nappies
  • Sustainability

Parenting with cloth nappies

March 26, 2019 2093 Views 8 Comments
Guest post about cloth nappies by my friend Rebecca, parent of two very active boys. Covering her personal journey and …
person holding pen and planner
  • Mindfulness

Making time to communicate

February 11, 2019 904 Views 2 Comments
I explain the concept of our weekly catch up and how it helps Mr LGD and I communicate.
sushi
  • Food , Sustainability

Waste reduction travel tips

December 12, 2018 1015 Views 2 Comments
I discuss how I lessen my waste while travelling. Using my trip to Japan as an example. But tips can …
Findhorn Beach
  • Mindfulness , Sustainability

The experience of “Experience Week” at Findhorn Foundation

October 29, 2018 2039 Views 0 Comment
I discuss my experience at Findhorn. Why I wanted to go and what I got out of the week of …
  • Minimalism , Sustainability

Recycling obsolete & unwanted audio visual items

October 17, 2018 3460 Views 7 Comments
I share my research into recycling and re-homing unwanted audio visual equipment, including VHS tapes.
Fairphone 2
  • Sustainability

Why I switched to a Fairphone & Phone Coop

September 22, 2018 1785 Views 1 Comment
I explain why I changed from an iPhone with Three to a Fairphone with Phone Coop. Tips for helping with …
  • Sustainability

Managing slugs without chemicals

July 10, 2018 4871 Views 4 Comments
I discuss the various options I have tired to protect my baby plants from being eaten by slugs!
washing machine
  • Sustainability

A clothes washing revelation

May 14, 2018 2503 Views 9 Comments
I try making my own fabric conditioner and love it. So easy and cheap.
  • Mindfulness , Minimalism

Why we have a regular relationship check in

May 02, 2018 2274 Views 2 Comments
Mr LGD and I explain our practice of "Total Chill Night". How we developed it and why we find it …
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Number 100 in lights on a black background
  • Sustainability

My 100th published blog post

June 22, 2020 921 Views 1 Comment
In my 100th blog post I reflect on the journey I have been on since November 2015. What I have …
Fairphone 2
  • Sustainability

Why I switched to a Fairphone & Phone Coop

September 22, 2018 1785 Views 1 Comment
I explain why I changed from an iPhone with Three to a Fairphone with Phone Coop. Tips for helping with …
  • Food

Decaffeinated coffee de-mystified 

April 21, 2016 1930 Views 1 Comment
I look at the different processes of decaffeinating coffee. Discussing the health and environmental implications.
  • Sustainability , Volunteering

Thames Plastic Art – Phase 2 

June 21, 2017 2386 Views 1 Comment
I show photos and a video from the Thames Plastic art public engagement event at Somerset House. Sorting waste and …
  • Food

Balcony Sowing & Growing update – June 2020

June 29, 2020 1034 Views 1 Comment
Looking at what I am sowing, growing and harvesting on my balcony in East London. Sharing successes and challenges along …
  • Food

Local producers – 1 min Vlog. Why I love them.

February 13, 2017 1027 Views 1 Comment
Why I feel local producers are amazing and should be supported. How to find them, and my local favourite in …
  • Food

Recipe; Porridge / overnight oats

December 02, 2019 929 Views 1 Comment
Porridge is my go to breakfast all year round. I mix it up with seasonal fruit, have it hot, or …
  • Food , Sustainability

Plastic straws, there is an alternative

February 20, 2017 3646 Views 1 Comment
In this 1 min Vlog I explain some of the challenges, and solutions, to this not so innocent item of …
  • Food

No straw please!

February 26, 2018 643 Views 0 Comment
This post documented my year journey of saying no to straws. I thought it would be interesting to see over …
  • Mindfulness

Simplicity and Teamwork

January 02, 2016 845 Views 0 Comment
A wedding with strong themes of simplicity and teamwork. How things don't have to be big budget to have an …
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