Solo living is not helping the only Earth we have

As well as psychological impacts (veering from, “I will die alone with cats”, to apparently increased levels of anger, selfishness and depression), the rise in solo living is having a distinct effect on the environment.  More and more people are living alone, driven by a more transient workforce, changing demographics, and practicalities, as well as

Livin’ (Sustainably) in the City

If ‘living sustainably’ was a colour, it would be green. Green: the colour of the countryside, rolling hills, nature and where being part of your environment is surely much easier. In the cities it’s all more grim and gritty; people are busy; there is too much technology and transport; and too many buildings and businesses to

Festivals play a crucial role in switching on our environmental antennae

Music playing, beer flowing, away from home, everyone hanging free, sweet songs flowing through the breeze, and a time when everyone is your friend.  Festivals are an opportunity to step away from everyday life and forget worries, when the normal world seems very far away. Who has the time or indeed inclination to worry about

Festivals play a crucial role in switching on our environmental antennae

Music playing, beer flowing, away from home, everyone hanging free, sweet songs flowing through the breeze, and a time when everyone is your friend.  Festivals are an opportunity to step away from everyday life and forget worries, when the normal world seems very far away. Who has the time or indeed inclination to worry about

Economy or environment – why choose?

Of the many issues and news stories in the media and our minds, the economy and the environment are two that often warrant the most column inches. This commonality is however what many deem to be the only feature that the two share. Admitting to a focus on the economy has you cut out as