There is no such place as “away” - everything we throw away has to go somewhere, and we’ve got a growing waste problem on our hands. At the start of this year China announced they would no longer be taking imported plastic recycling from overseas....
Rachelle Strauss is the founder of Zero Waste Week - a global campaign designed to raise awareness of waste and encourage people to send less stuff to landfill. Starting on 3rd September, Zero Waste Week 2018 will be all about reducing single use plastics. As China...
“Call it ‘eco-fashion’ if you like, but I think it’s just common sense.” - Livia Firth Elle Magazine has dedicated its biggest issue of the year to sustainability - a move that many in the ethical fashion community are celebrating as a big step forward in...
In today's episode I'm joined by Vicky Smith from Earth Changers, a site dedicated to promoting the best ethical and sustainable travel options the world has to offer. Vicky tells us how she found her purpose through travel and why she's committed to helping people...
We all want to tackle plastic pollution, and many people embraced the highs and lows of Plastic Free July recently - but sometimes it's impossible to avoid. Plastic is everywhere! When you're trying to cut down on plastic, it can be frustrating when supermarkets wrap everything...
Crowdfunding is an exciting and innovative way to raise funds and bring new products to market. But with the UK success rate for crowdfunding sitting at just 20%, how can you know if it's right for you, and what's the secret to a successful campaign? Jes...
Marketing: Love it or loathe it, business relies on it. Today's guest is a fellow marketer, Ethical Hour member and close friend of mine, Lucy Dowson, AKA Lucy With A Why. Lucy is a straight-talking, purpose driven direct marketer who isn't afraid to speak her truth to...
The fashion industry has one of the largest carbon footprints. Over the past 10 years clothing has been the fastest growing waste stream in the UK, with 300,000 tonnes of clothing going to landfill or being incinerated every year. The UK Government has now announced a...
Last night I posted on Instagram about “green guilt” and the shocking statistics that show how many people are exaggerating how eco-friendly they are to maintain a “green social status”. I have to say I was initially surprised at how high the figures are (26% of...
Today's guest is on a mission to save some of the most endangered animals on the planet one step at a time...
