Making the most of what we already have is one of our most powerful tools to live more sustainably. By doubling the average times we wear our clothes, we can almost halve the fashion industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. Wearing the clothes we already own, looking after them and using our creativity to style different items…
My continuing conscious journey
I started this blog as something to base my own motivation for embracing a more conscious lifestyle on. Being conscious means being mindful of the effects our decisions have, but being conscious also means being aware of what’s out there, learning new things, changing habits, keeping up-to-date with new developments, embracing a different approach –…
Embracing slow living to achieve self care
In today’s busy world where we’re supposed to have active and fulfilling lives, and where we’re following unachievable lifestyles on social media – is even the idea of self care stressing us out? The idea of taking time for ourselves to do nothing when there’s a million other things we could / should be doing,…
High Coast walking in the summer heat
It’s a beautiful part of the world and it’s where I’ve spent all my childhood summers. The High Coast (Höga Kusten) has got its name from its unusually, for the region, high cliffs along the coast that have been created from post-glacial rebound. This has obviously happened over millions of years but it still continues…
Holiday shopping: supporting local and conscious business
Holiday shopping is to some, buying things you can’t get at home. Or maybe buying souvenirs, special for the place you’re visiting. Or maybe just doing some shopping for the simple reason that you’re on holiday and you have time to explore shops. But it can also be an opportunity to explore a destination through…
Conscious travel notes: the Swedish island of Gotland
An island with often rough, but beautiful nature, surrounded by the Baltic Sea. An island small enough to travel across in a day but big enough to have enough to explore for weeks. I’ve visited the island of Gotland a few times before and always enjoy coming back. In terms of geography, Gotland is mainly…
It’s hot, hot, hot and we need to act
In Stockholm we’re experiencing the hottest July in (at least) 262 years. There are wildfires all across the country, and many other countries are having a similar summer. A very, very hot one. One should of course distinguish between ‘weather’ and ‘climate’ but that doesn’t mean we can oversee the increase in extreme weather conditions. The…
Conscious travel notes: London
London may be busy and commercial, but it’s increasingly an interesting destination for conscious travellers because of the growth of sustainable shopping and food. It was my first time back since leaving the city a year ago, and I was in town to launch a book I’m a co-author of but more about that some…
The complex issue of sustainable fabrics
Tencel, hemp, GOTS, Pinatex, and modal are only a few of the materials and certifications we’re reading about when it comes to sustainable fabrics. Innovative and natural materials that are increasingly being used in fashion, but understanding what they all are, and what’s actually sustainable and what isn’t, is a different matter. It’s often confusing…
Finding your purpose: doing good whilst becoming happier
Finding a purpose, in life, in our careers, is an increasingly popular topic for debate, especially in the worlds of ethical business and personal development, and in the space where the two align. Companies are trying to define their purpose as nine out of 10 consumers today expect companies to show their commitment to society,…