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New report: Newcastle is the most sustainable city in England right now
Newcastle just bagged the title of England’s most sustainable city to visit. A new report by LNER looked at things like eco transport, green spaces, and ethical stays, and Newcastle came out on top. Think low-emissions travel, lots of parks, and plenty of planet-friendly eats. If you’re planning a city break that doesn’t destroy the […]
Brits ditch palm oil, kind of
Reportedly, 60% of Brits are trying to avoid palm oil (good start), but over 80% of us don’t actually know the difference between “sustainable” and regular palm oil. Bit awkward. Palm oil is in everything. From snacks, shampoo, even peanut butter. Farming it can seriously wreck rainforests. The issue is even “sustainable” palm oil has […]
UK Oatly boss celebrates oat milk as climate hero
Oatly’s UK boss, Ishen Paran, just dropped a stat: oat milk creates 80% less CO₂ than cow’s milk. Let that sink in. If you’re choosing oat in your life, you’re literally helping the planet chill out. We’re leading the switch, because dairy? Outdated and high-emission. Oat milk’s not just about taste, it’s about climate action […]
15 June 25, Gardening Club: Had the best time on Sunday with an amazing group of volunteers!!
We built a raised bed completely from scratch using recycled bits, cleared and prepped the space surrounded by wildflowers, and learnt lots about the no dig method, soil and compost. Planted some rainbow chard, beetroot and sunflower seedlings, all home grown. Wrapped it all up with a chilled picnic in the sun. Such fun and […]
✨ Blessed Hands/Bendichas Manos ✨ Cooking Fun With My Turkish Jewish Granny: 27 July 2025
Imagine this: you’re whisked off to Ottoman-era Turkey, 1492 Spain, and a mystery Middle Eastern city, all from our kitchen. Join anthropologist and performer Dr. Michal Nahman for a cookery masterclass-meets-theatre show, packed with songs, laughs, and proper tasty cuisine. We’re talkin’ food, family, identity. What even is authentic, and who gets to decide? Inspired […]
🌸 Lavender szn is here 💜
If you’re wanting to catch that Insta-perfect lavender field, July is your moment. In the UK, lavender usually starts blooming from late June and hits peak bloom around mid-July. Some early bloomers might show off as early as mid-June, and a few stragglers stick around into August, yet July is when the fields are truly […]
Natalie Portman “Veganism is ‘Basic Empathy’…” and She’s So Right
Earlier in the week, I shared snippets from a recent interview with Natalie Portman. Adding to that, she said something so real on the pod. She called veganism “basic empathy.” Like, not some big moral flex, just… treating animals and the planet with kindness. She even linked it to social justice. It’s the kind of […]
Veganism is Saving Lives (Literally Billions)
Here’s a wild stat: over 1.2 billion land animals are killed for food every year in the UK. That’s billion with a B. Animal Aid’s reminding us that going vegan isn’t just a diet, it’s a lifesaver. Swapping your burger for a bean wrap might not feel like much, but collectively, it’s a game-changer for […]
Natalie Portman’s Vegan Picks in London = Chef’s Kiss
Natalie Portman recently revealed her fave vegan spots in London, and they’re gourmet delights. On the Dish podcast, she hyped up Plates and Gauthier as her go-to eats. She’s all about that elegant-yet-ethical food life. Amazing. She even chatted about how being vegan in Paris is incredible too. Time to channel our inner Natalie and […]