People around the world discard at least 80 billion pairs of chopsticks every year… just think of all those trees that number represents!
Today, though, thanks to one Canadian company, there ...
Note: an ad by the video’s sponsor plays briefly between the 1:51-2:38 mark.
Okay bike fans and DIYers… this video is for you and your trusty two-wheel steed. Follow ...
Dusting is one of those chores like the dishes and laundry that just never seems to end… and in a place like Cyprus, is one of the activities you can’...
More and more of us are taking up crafts while spending greater time at home than we ever used, given the pandemic-related social distancing and lockdowns happening worldwide.
One of ...
By Katie Wright
This April, William and Kate will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, marking the occasion when Catherine Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge and began her reign as ...
Colourful wall hangings can be a lovely way of decorating your home’s interior, and they’re even more satisfying if you’ve made them yourself!
In this video, Los ...
Think you can’t compost your kitchen scraps if you live in an apartment? Think again!
In this video, YouTuber Gittemary Johansen implements the principle of “refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle ...
Strawberry lovers, rejoice! In this video, you will learn how to cultivate your favourite berry at home.
The thing to remember is that strawberry plants are perennial. They are naturally ...
In this video, we take a look at how African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover in the world of fashion.
Take Ankara, a fabric from West Africa. It isn’...
There is a special brand of dread that grows with every drop of a leaking faucet… oh, the expense, the time spent hanging around, the inconvenience… of calling over a ...
By Katie Wright
In yet another example of how the pandemic has transformed our wardrobes and fashion choices – besides making loungewear our daily uniform and rendering bras almost obsolete – denim ...
We’ve all been there… our favourite zipper-dependent bag or pack suddenly suffers a malfunction, with the zipper off its designated route and threatening to make the item unusable…
But ...
The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse.
Enter ...
Eventually, even our hardiest, sturdiest shoes eventually start to show signs of wear and tear, and when they detach from their soles… you’re faced with one of two options – ...
In these ecologically sensitive times, re-fashioning and upcycling are becoming bona fide ways of self expression.
Re-fashioning concerns altering and adjusting already-owned clothing for a new look. Upcycling covers taking ...
Vinegar is often touted as a great chemical-free agent for domestic cleaning… but the problem is, no one really enjoys the odour that comes with it!
Which is why, this ...
Not every fashion company lives up to its claims of being sustainable and ethical. In fact, they may simply be ‘green-washing’ to get you to buy their products.
Sustainable clothing ...
Producing clothes is a highly resource-intensive industry – especially when you consider how many of these new garments will end up in landfills. In this video, we take a look at ...
By Katie Wright
It can be tricky to find clothing brands with solid ethical credentials. And if you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or generally be a more ...
In this video, interior designer and plant expert Craig Miller-Randle discusses optimal light location and temperature for indoor plants and balcony gardens.
Due its role in photosynthesis, light is essential ...
Sometimes space in a home can be limited, depending on the layout and area of the residence. Fortunately, interior designers have a few tricks up their sleeves in response, and ...
In this video, you’ll learn how to make an easy scrub that will leave your skin soft and glowing. It also makes a really thoughtful present for a friend, ...
Originally a bricks and mortar store based in San Francisco and now online, zero-waste boutique Tonlé offers a line of women’s clothing made entirely from surplus fabric, discarded by ...
Soothe your skin and relax in a luxurious bath using these homemade rose petal bath bombs (aka bath fizzies!). Great for gifting to friends and fam, or for some well-earned ...