Here's how I slashed 2 tonnes per year off my carbon footprint. And, in the process of saving the planet, I saved money, boosted my health and enhanced my general well being. Doesn't get much better than that! Calculating my initial consumption using the WWF carbon footprint calculatorSwitching to bar hand soap, bar shampoo, bar … Continue reading How I Lost 4000lbs in 150 days
Testing The Theory
On 22nd April, I committed to going vegan. It took 5 months for me to make that transition but I've now been plant based for 5 weeks and it was a million times easier than I ever imagined! I was vegetarian already so it was perhaps easier for me to transition than it would be … Continue reading Testing The Theory
New Found Energy
Finally got round to switching to 100% renewable energy. Used a comparison website and selected Pure Planet as the best value and service provider. The switch is in progress so I can't rate it yet except to say that the process so far has been surprisingly easy. Soon I'll have 100% renewable electricity (however much … Continue reading New Found Energy
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
I find there's little better than a refreshing shower to make me feel energised. But finding out the products I was using to make me feel better were filled with chemical detergents, preservative and nitrosamines was a shocker. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash bars such as these mean I now know exactly what products my … Continue reading Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Crisp Packet Collection
Council recycling collections are currently unable to recycle crisp packets as they are made from a fusion of plastic and aluminium foil. Walkers are working towards 100% recyclable packets by 2025. But in the meantime, you can get them recycled with specialist recycler Terracycle and raise money for Air Ambulance Kent, Surrey and Sussex (AAKSS) … Continue reading Crisp Packet Collection
Reusable Drinks Bottles
Invest in a reusable drinks bottle and collapsible coffee cup to help reduce the 233,000 tonnes of CO2 that plastic bottles create in the UK every year. Every year, 7 billion* plastic water bottles are used in the UK. Every day 15 million* bottles are littered, landfilled or incinerated in the UK. Every minute, a million … Continue reading Reusable Drinks Bottles
Keep Calm And Let Me Panic
Will people please stop telling me to calm down? The bloody world is on fire! I am not telling you to panic. I'm not telling, asking or even encouraging you to don a mask, grab a hose and run headfirst into the flames. I have the mask, the hose and the (perhaps self-destructive) determination to … Continue reading Keep Calm And Let Me Panic
End of the World?
When you can see the end of the world, nothing is the end of the world except the end of the world. My laundry bin is overflowing, my insurance is overdue and dinner is beans on toast again. All or oven any of these things would seem the end of the world to many people. … Continue reading End of the World?
Extinction Rebellion
When I started this blog, my plan was to write every day about my personal journey towards reducing my carbon footprint. Then I set up the Gravesham Extinction Rebellion group and it has taken over my life. I wake up thinking about saving the planet, I work on it all day and I go to … Continue reading Extinction Rebellion
Gravesend Messenger
I was asked by the Gravesend Messenger to comment on the travel disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion. Here's what I said: "Those responsible for the Extinction Rebellion apologise for the travel and any other disruption that their actions cause. However, we are dealing with a life or death situation. Our lives, jobs and homes are … Continue reading Gravesend Messenger
