LIVING · YOGA

Festival season is finally upon us, and I could not be more excited. Hundreds of thousands of us will be setting up camp in fields across the UK this summer, donning sequins and glitter galore. But there’s a downside to the fun – the waste that is left behind once the gates have closed.

PLASTIC. It's grim, but with a few additions in our bags every day, it can be avoided.

Virtually every piece of plastic ever to be made still exists in some shape or form, and we manufacture over 300 million tonnes of it every single year. 

Earlier this month, my friend Annie and I decided to set an intention for the New Year - to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle, opting for conscious consumption and planet-friendly alternatives as much as we could, over our own personal convenience. 

Over the past few years my family and I have focused less on the aesthetic and material sides of Christmas, gradually reducing our decorations to natural, organic materials and an upcycled tree made from driftwood, and gifting just one small thoughtful gift each

When it comes to cleaning, there are so many nasty chemicals in most day to day products that are not only bad for the environment, but over time, can wreak havoc with your health too. 

Planting trees through ad revenue generated by your search engine - Is this not the most genius idea you've ever heard of? With the click of a button you can have a massive impact on the planet!

Going organic can do wonders for your personal health and that of the planet's - but like with any seemingly good-doing trend, there are a few things to be mindful of before making the switch. 

When living in a place that's surrounded by concrete and metal with the odd tree peppering the pavements, it's no wonder so many of us feel disconnected from nature in cities.