Settling in to a new place takes time. And maybe you’re never done. Maybe you shouldn’t be because maybe that’s a way of staying active, staying curious. But many of us need to feel settled in some way at least. To feel secure, to feel we have the energy and strength to live life fully…
What is luxury these days?
The notion of what defines luxury is becoming blurrier by the day. A previous concept of glamour and wealth that may have been associated with luxury is diminishing as new trends and sub-cultures emerge. This is happening at the same time as globalisation and advances in technology are allowing a larger market access more products….
Consuming less is better for the planet and your happiness
Having less stuff helps us stay more organised and zen, and consuming less allows us to save money or spend it on experiences instead. Consuming less has great benefits on the environment, and recent studies are also showing that buying less makes us happier. The endless consumption wheel we’re all in is supposed to provide…
Are you experiencing eco-anxiety?
Are you suffering from anxiety about climate change? Is trying to live consciously stressing you out? Or is ‘ecological grief’ making you depressed? You’re not alone. The climate crisis is increasingly affecting the mental health of people around the world. Seeing how our world is being destroyed whilst world leaders and many with them aren’t…
Shopping too much, too often?
Fast fashion and mass consumption exists because big companies are able to push prices to extremely low levels for consumers. Whilst, of course, workers and the planet are paying the actual price. It means we can afford buying way more than we need and we often end up with stuff we don’t necessarily use that…
A conscious edit: Fresh flowers
A beautiful bouquet brings colour, beauty and life to your home. But from an environmental perspective, it often also brings a damaging carbon footprint. So what can we consider for a more conscious bouquet? One aspect of this modern day green wave that we’re experiencing is that we’re increasingly embracing nature and all it’s got…
Who takes responsibility for moving the date of Overshoot Day?
Summer is slowly coming to an end as autumn starts to arrive with colder days, rain and wind. These days, this time of year is also the time for debates about how we’re treating our planet, as Overshoot Day falls earlier and earlier every year. This year it was as early as 29 July, which…
A slow Swedish summer in photos.
On the last day of July, one might be thinking that summer is coming to an end. Those long summer days aren’t quite as long anymore, and people are returning to work after their summer holidays. But on the other hand, it’s only July and making the most of warm evenings and sunny weekends is…
Should all consumption make us feel bad?
As a conscious consumer I try to be that – conscious. Which means I’m conscious of what I buy, why I buy it, and whether I need to buy it at all, and whether I can find a second hand option if so. I’m conscious, but I’m not perfect. I don’t always follow the consumption…
A sustainable summer wardrobe.
The most sustainable summer wardrobe is the one you already have. Avoiding the summer sales and new trends ahead of a new season, and not buying anything new is always going to be the most sustainable thing you can do. Use what you have, and be creative with what you have. Maybe test yourself by…