Sustainable Living
Move Over Capsule Wardrobe, It’s Time for the ‘Wellbeing Wardrobe'
Ever wondered what a Wellbeing Wardrobe is? Find out here!
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An Honest Review of Switching to Eco Friendly Reusable Cleaning Products for Two Years
When I first tried a reusable bamboo brush a few years ago as part of cleaning the dishes, it fell apart. It really didn't stand up to the challenge of washing up every single day and I was left wondering why I'd stopped using plastic scourers. But in the last year I tried again and now I wouldn't go back.
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15 Lessons I Learnt From The Yellow Jacket Challenge
On 1 July 2022, I announced a yellow jacket challenge. I made it up myself. I sourced a vintage yellow jacket and ple...
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Boohoo Free Returns Axed: The Real Cost of Fast Fashion Returns
Fast fashion giant Boohoo will start charging £1.99 for returns on their standard service. They used to offer these r...
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A Guide to Buying Second Hand Yoga Mats
Buying preloved is great for the planet and great for your pocket. Here's what to watch out for when buying second ha...
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What Matters? Clothes Matter...
Having spent the last eighteen months establishing Green Heart Collective, founder Helen Redfern is reflecting on what really matters in life for her...and maybe her reflections may inspire you too to explore life with gratitude and curiosity.
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Plastic Free July 2025: 50+ Quick Ideas to Cut Down on Plastics
Plastic gets everywhere; it's a cheaply sourced material that can be easily formed into a whole range of shapes and purposes. But we need to cut down on the amount of disposable plastics we use in our everyday lives.
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Here’s What I Learnt From a Year of Shopping Second Hand
Doesn't time go by so quickly? It's already been a year since I joined Green Heart Collective. I thought it would be ...
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World Wellbeing Week 2022: Embracing Preloved Fashion is Good for your Mental Health
Our clothes can tell us a lot about who we are, how we're feeling, where we're going and what work we do. But the clothes you wear can also make a big impact on your mental health. This World Wellbeing Week 2022 we wanted to find out if shopping second hand can be a better option for the planet, pocket and mind.
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Where Does Unsold Supermarket Clothing Go? Sainsbury’s Expands Fashion Recycling Scheme
So where does unsold supermarket clothing go? It's easy to pick up some basic clothes when you're doing a weekly shop...
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How the Fastest Solo Sailor to Travel the World Is Helping to Change the World
In the spirit of world adventurers, (READ MORE about world environment explorers Starsky and Hutch) it's time to find...
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This Is What Happens to the Clothes and Fabrics on Great British Sewing Bee
Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes and fabrics on the Great British Sewing Bee? We love the whole ethos of the show which has amazing transformation challenges that take old clothes and make them into entirely different garments.
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