I am fortunate enough to work for a company that is a Bcorp (benefit corporation that balances purpose with profit). This means that all full-time employees volunteer one day a month at a local charity. This month I posted on my company website what I got up to and thought I would share it here too. 'What does... Continue Reading →
The Fast Fashion Industry
Smiling at the friendly cashier, I thanked her before skipping out the store. I had just purchased a pretty, floral dress from H&M for the small sum of £20. Little did I know that there had been 101 steps involved in getting a new garment like this folded neatly into a plastic carrier bag and onto the shelves. ... Continue Reading →
My Pledge for the Planet
As the jolly waiter placed the region’s traditional cuisine in front of me my toes curled. I could feel my stomach somersault. My appetite suddenly disappeared. The dish was coated in layer of crispy batter. Fried chicken served in the same manner, was always a treat. So, why was this any different? Possibly because I... Continue Reading →
New Place, New Base
When wondering the planet alone, with friends or with your partner, you may reach a place you fancy staying for longer than two or three days. If this is the case it may be an idea to try out a language course, meet some new people or see what is going on. It is not... Continue Reading →