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With a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, I have spent much time over my university years in the research and understanding of the different properties of materials and their uses. I am particularly interested in materials that are engineered with reducing the impact on the environment. Places like CAT (Center for Alternative Technologies) areContinue reading “Ra Ra Raffia My Bag”

With September looming, I’ve been busy getting my three children all kitted out and ready for the start of new term, a somewhat daunting task given the length of time they have been off! Anyone who knows me, knows I do like a little challenge from time to time so for this post and IContinue reading “Eco Back2School”

I am big fan of the simple toys for children, traditional toys allow for so much more creativity, play that is powered by imagination rather than AAA or AA batteries (which Santa forgot at Christmas last year but that is another story…..) It is good be reminded of a world pre-plastic when children had lessContinue reading “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”

From my days working for various footwear suppliers, after graduating with a Materials Engineering degree in Product Performance and Safety, I have always had a keen eye for materials and their uses. I have a particular interest with issues around sourcing and eco sustainability. I have also become quite selective when it comes to footwearContinue reading “A Gift for Your Feet”

It’s been a while since I posted about a ‘foodie’ gift so thought I’d sneak this little post in about some seasonal fruit and making blackcurrant jam. Giving someone a jar of jam, marmalade or chutney is an easy way to give an eco-friendly gift. It’s inexpensive, thoughtful (if they like jam of course!) andContinue reading “Blackcurrant Jam”

This post is entirely thanks to a lovely friend who gave me a beautiful bunch of paper flowers for my birthday earlier this year. She knows me well that this is what I think is a perfect kind of littleEco gift! With her permission I’m able to write up this post using her fantastic videoContinue reading “Origami Flowers”

Hitchin Lavender fields is one of my most favourite local places to go in the summer months. The smell of the lavender is stunning and seeing all the happy sunflowers too is such a summer pick-me-up. I love the whole experience of going and collecting a paper bag to and cut some of the lavenderContinue reading “Lavender’s Blue”

I know it’s a little early to start properly thinking about Christmas but there is now less than 6 months to go! This summer of lock down may be the perfect time to get ahead of the game and to start some fantastic home made gifts to have ready for when they are needed. HoweverContinue reading “Two Turtle Doves”

In the next few weeks, my husband and I will be celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary. According to wedding anniversary tradition the gift for 13 years is lace. I don’t think we ever managed to keep up with more than the first anniversary being paper and a token origami gift! This started me thinking aboutContinue reading “Lace Jar Medley”

If you are looking for a fun thing to do at home with the kids during this lock down heatwave then making these frozen yogurt ice lollies are perfect! They are a great way to reduce the single use plastic wrappers that are on the individual wrapped ice lollies that fill up the freezers andContinue reading “Wimbledon Ice lollies”