Eco & ethical living
If you are looking for a holiday where you can make a difference either at home or abroad then take a look at WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms WWOOF is a worldwide network of organisations which link volunteers with organic farmers and smallholders, and […]
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Visit Bluestone national park resort and explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales. I love Pembrokeshire as I spent so many wonderful family holidays there as a child. If you’ve never been to Pembrokeshire, now is the perfect time to book a holiday at Bluestone national park resort. Location: Canaston Wood, Narberth, Pembrokeshire Bluestone
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Soya wax candles have become very popular but if you want to support an ethical company, check out M&J London who produce a range of scented soya wax candles in the UK using recycled materials and eco-friendly packaging with a beautiful winter fragrance range ideal for Christmas. What makes M&J candles so special? Well,
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If you buy a green, ethical or eco-friendly gift this Christmas, you can give a wonderful Christmas present with added benefits. Buy a Fair trade pressie to ensure the producers of your item are paid a fair wage. Give a gift to our planet by choosing items made from recycled materials instead of a product which uses more of
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Combine an eco holiday with a farm stay by visiting Beechenhill Farm, a rural retreat which has some incredible eco credentials leading to them winning the Lausanne Business School 2015 Sustainable Business Innovation award. Location Located in the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District National Park, Beechenhill Farm is in the middle of the beautiful White
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With cases of Lyme disease and tick bites appearing to be more frequent, I looked into how to remove a tick from a human as I spend most of my holidays in Scotland which is known to have large populations of sheep and deer ticks. Lyme disease in the news Lyme disease (sometimes mistakenly referred
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As one of the most eco-friendly B&Bs in the South East, the Skyhouse promise of ‘sumptuous and sustainable guest accommodation’ will appeal to anyone interested in eco houses, greener ways of living and sustainable tourism. As is often the way, I first came across Skyhouse on Twitter when they were in the building phase.
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Green Tourism accredited eco holiday cottages in Wales “Our goal is to provide the highest quality holiday accommodation while minimising the impact on the environment. Our principal aim is to run Banceithin and our self catering cottages as sustainably as possible.” Location If you’re looking to visit Wales (and I highly recommend it!) staying in
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Holidaying in the UK is a more environmentally-friendly option than flying overseas to an exotic location. I feel incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful country and am often telling friends about the stunning locations they could explore in Great Britain. So here are some ideas, including a special offer, for environmentally-friendly coast and
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If you’re stuck for ideas for children’s activities this winter when your kids are off school, I’ve come up with a few green, eco-friendly and wildlife activities for children to help you, whether you’re looking for wet weather activities (which is probably the case!), things to do at home or if you’re lucky enough to have
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