A collection of articles about living sustainably. Living a low-cost, low-impact, eco-friendly lifestyle that is conscious and considerate of our environment. When we think of everything on this planet as a community, we start to think about how we might live in harmony with each other and everything else on Earth. A few small changes to your lifestyle can have a big impact on the lives of others and our planet. Sustainability is the way forward for us all.
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- How to stop wasting food and start saving money!
How to stop wasting food There are lots of things that we can do to stop wasting food. By looking at the way that we buy, store and use ingredients, we can reduce food waste and save money! Plan before you shop Before you shop, take a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards. Do you really know what ... - 30 DIY gift ideas
Christmas is coming, which can be an expensive time of year. Just because it is the season to spend, doesn’t mean you have to! Why not have a go at these thrifty, homemade, DIY gift ideas and save money whilst creating something beautiful. If the slideshow above is not displaying correctly for you, you can visit ... - Using Solar Power – save money and live sustainably
Solar power is an important natural resource that we can use more often, as we embrace a thrifty and sustainable lifestyle. You don’t need to know a lot about solar energy to make the most of it and you don’t need to spend a fortune. There are solar panels for every budget – they sell them ... - What is a Repair Cafe? – Sustainable skills
What is a Repair Cafe? A repair cafe is a free meeting place, where people can bring along broken possessions to be fixed by a group of local volunteers. The volunteers have experience in repairing all kinds of items from furniture, clothes and bikes to electrical goods. Repair cafes encourage communities to reduce waste and save money ... - Upcycle, reuse & repurpose – Inspirational ideas
Upcycle, reuse and repurpose unwanted items. Make the most of your rubbish and maybe even make something beautiful. Take a look at these weird and wonderful ideas. Hopefully they will inspire you and help you to look at your rubbish in a whole new light. Just click through each slide using the yellow boxes at the bottom ... - Grow your own – Planting & Picking calendar
Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be so rewarding, as we discovered in this previous post – Why grow your own fruit and vegetables. Different vegetables need to be planted and picked at different times throughout the year. Planting at the correct time ensures that you get the best quality and quantity of veg from ... - Lemons – multi-talented, powerful… cheap!
Lemons, often only chosen in the supermarket as a companion to gin & tonic or perhaps for squeezing over a piece of fish, but this cheeky little fruit has so much more to offer as you embrace a thrifty and sustainable lifestyle. Ahh, the humble lemon, look closer and you will discover, not only that it ... - Free education – learn for free
Reasons to learn for free What will inspire you to learn for free? Here are just a few suggestions: If you are unemployed and want to make your CV stand out from the crowd – taking a free online course will give you an edge, it will make employers notice you. It will also boost your self-esteem ... - Why grow your own fruit and vegetables?
Grow your own If you are looking for ways to save money and to live a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, why not grow your own food, it’s a great place to start. Planting, nurturing, growing, picking, preparing and then eating your own food can be an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience. Whether you are growing food in ... - Why are carrier bags 5p now? – Explanation & alternatives to save you money
You have probably noticed by now, that most shops in the UK are charging 5p per carrier bag at the checkouts. It’s caused some confusion and has caused more than a few cross words over the last couple of weeks, at tills across the country. Lets take a look at why carrier bags now cost ... - Cheap food – approved clearance food
How can we save up to 70% on the weekly shop & help the environment at the same time? Make use of the cheap food that is available for everyone, if you only know where to buy it. In the UK we throw away a tremendous (and disgustingly wasteful) amount of food and drink each year ... - Switch it off / Smarter use of energy
Did you know that appliances still eat up power when they’re on standby and every time you remember to switch them off, you save pennies on your electricity bill, which over the year will add up to pounds. If you are not using your TV, Laptop, Cooker, phone charger etc – don’t leave them plugged ...