This week is Environmenstrual Week, so what better time to talk about the history of period products. A lot of conventional period products are now made mostly of plastic, but was this always the case? And, is there a reason that this area of health care is often neglected, leaving many in period poverty, whenContinue reading “Periods: Attitudes and Materials”
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Why do we measure environmental damage in football fields?
Environmental damage is one of those topics that is used widely in the media as an indicator of our impact on the planet. Wildfires, deforestation, you name it, we’ve measured it. We measure it in many different ways, like trees cut down per second, the size of the area deforested compared to country sizes, andContinue reading “Why do we measure environmental damage in football fields?”
Donating My Hair
So, after two years without a hair cut, I chopped off my hair to a chin length bob. I only tend to have my hair cut once a year, and it grows pretty quickly, so this wasn’t too drastic a change for me. What was a change was that I then sent that hair offContinue reading “Donating My Hair”
Courgette and spinach pasta
Hello! Long time no see. It’s still (somehow) summer, even though it doesn’t feel like it. So, how about a final summer recipe? This uses spinach and courgette, which are both in season in summer. This recipe serves two, but if you want more or less, have more or less! Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 handfuls ofContinue reading “Courgette and spinach pasta”
My New Job
So, I haven’t been posting as regularly as I normally do (sorry) because I have a new job! I thought that I’d use this opportunity to explain my new job to you and let you know what I’m getting up to. Who am I working for? I’m doing an internship with a company called Project:Continue reading “My New Job”
DIY Air freshener
Have you ever wondered whether you can make your own air freshener? Well the answer is, yes you can. Air fresheners are one source of plastic that we often ignore – if you only buy a few a year it won’t make much difference will it? Well unfortunately it is part of the 8 millionContinue reading “DIY Air freshener”
Eating Seasonally in Summer
It’s the next instalment of the seasonal series! At the beginning of each season, I will release a guide to eating in that season. Throughout that season, I’ll release seasonal recipes, usually a savoury, a sweet and some sort of beverage or snack. I will be sticking to fruits and vegetables, but I’ll link aContinue reading “Eating Seasonally in Summer”
Seasonal Pesto
It’s time for another seasonal recipe! This time, it’s homemade pesto. I love pesto, I could eat it every day (and I pretty much did when I was at uni). Fresh pesto is really tasty, particularly when it’s getting warmer outside! I like to use this pesto for hot pasta dishes, pasta salads and toContinue reading “Seasonal Pesto”
Rhubarb Crumble
The first seasonal recipe for spring is a rhubarb crumble! I love rhubarb, and it’s one of the only fruits that grows in the UK at this time of year that is relatively easy to get. It’s great for jams, chutneys and pies, but I chose a crumble because crumbles are super easy to makeContinue reading “Rhubarb Crumble”
Eating Seasonally in Spring
It’s the start of the seasonal series! I wish I’d thought of this at the start of the year, but here we go. At the beginning of each season, I will release a guide to eating in that season. Throughout that season, I’ll release seasonal recipes, usually a savoury, a sweet and some sort ofContinue reading “Eating Seasonally in Spring”
Waste Makes Waste 