

Most of us will have travel plans at some stage over the summer. If you’re flying, you want to arrive in your best possible state, particularly on long haul trips.
Luckily there are a few things you can do to combat the worst effects of your flight:
Prepare Before You Board
The best…

There’s nothing like exploring a city on foot for getting a real feel of the place - check out our walking guide.
It’s by far the best way to discover hidden gems, interact with locals and have as authentic a travel experience as possible. And all the while helping the environment.
But how can you know if…

Microbeads are found in thousands of personal care products like facial scrubs, soaps and toothpastes. The plastics found in microbeads include polyethylene and polypropylene and are the same types used to make common household plastic containers.
It’s sobering to think we unknowingly use plastic laden products on ourselves on a daily basis and even more sobering…

Did you know that being in a sealed space for long periods of time can be hazardous to your health? These days we are spending more and more time in enclosed offices with no fresh circulating air.
Here are 10 quick tips to make your work less hazardous to your health...
TIP 1
Introduce live plants…

Ever wondered what resilience actually is? The Cambridge Dictionary defines resilience as ‘the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened’.
It’s not something you learn to have or be. It’s a natural human state. We are naturally resilient. It’s inbuilt into our DNA.
The…

We live fast paced lifestyles, with many daily and growing responsibilities and commitments. This is impacting our stress levels and our ability to function and enjoy life. Living in a continued state of stress and rush can compound on our health and wellbeing, showing up mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
When we are stressed, feeling anxious…

A key contributor to climate change is how much stuff we buy, and how much of it ends up in landfill, never to be recycled or reused. Destined to remain on earth - intact - centuries after we leave. Seeping toxins into the earth, our waterways and the soils where we grow our food.
So,…

Fear not! IKEA has got your sustainable needs covered, offering affordable solutions that save you money at home where it counts most.
It was the first in the world to introduce a dedicated Sustainability Shop in all IKEA stores, where customers can pick up inspiration and ideas to live a more sustainable life at home.
The Sustainability…

We have body systems that are regulated by the natural environment. Spending about 90% of our time indoors, and around 70% of our waking hours at work, makes it difficult for our body systems to function effectively to remain in synch.Here are some things you can do to set up your workplace and support you where…

At a time when community involvement and action is making headway in the case against global warming, Allegra Spender is leading the way as a catalyst for change for more renewable community energy.
Working as the business side of the female-run family fashion house, and the mother of two young girls, Allegra is also the chair…