Sustainable(ish)

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 12! We made it!My goodness me, suddenly writing a 300+ page book feels like a walk in the park after 12 podcast episodes on the trot, mostly edited (and some recorded!) over the Christmas period - I need a lie down...But not before I introduce this last episode in the series, Activism(ish).Now I'm pretty confident saying that I think for lots of us when I say the words "Activism" and "Activist" can be a bit off-putting. A bit aggressive. I would never describe myself as an activist, but actually, when it comes down to it, we ALL have the potential to be activists just by making some different choices every day, and by taking action. In this episode I'm chatting to Jo Moseley, who @healthyhappy50 on Instagram, and is like a ray of sunshine to follow. She's another person who wouldn't describe herself as an activist, by my goodness she takes action! When she was facing an 'empty nest' as her youngest left home, she decided to set herself a challenge of paddleboarding across from coast to coast across the north of England, along canals, picking up litter as she went and raising funds for two great charities: 2 Minute Beach Clean, and Wave Project. Her enthusiasm and her passion is contagious, and if you want to brighten up what is a pretty dull grey January day as I'm sat here writing, I can't think of many better ways to do it than listen to Jo!Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!Jo Moseley- Website- Instagram- Twitter ​2 Minute Beach Clean Wave ProjectThe 12 Days of Sustainable(ish) - Day 3 - Plastic Free(ish) with Cal Major[010] - #2minutebeachclean with Martin Dorey​How do you feel about 'activism'?Will you join me in the quiet rebellion of 'everyday activism'?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 11! The penultimate episode in this mini-series! Which calls for a celebration. And serendipitously this episode (and indeed Chapter 11 in the book) is all about celebrations! I'm chatting to Isabel Mack who is the founder of The Party Kit Network, which is a website that supports all of the Party Kits within the UK. Party Kits are a simple and brilliant solution to all the waste that comes with disposable 'stuff' from parties - it's a hireable set of plates, cups, bowls etc that can be rented, used for kids parties and then returned - GENIUS!There are now over 250 party kits in the UK - you can search the website to see if there's one near you. And if there isn't, why not have a think about starting one yourself..?!Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!The Party Kit Network- Website- Facebook- Twitter Party packs on the BBC​[037] How and why to set up a reusable party package for kids birthday partiesHow to set up a reusable party package for kids parties in your townPlastic-free(ish) Party BagsDo you have a party kit near you?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 10 - just 2 days left to go...!Chapter 10 in the book is dedicated to travel and transport - both things that on the face of it, aren't particularly sustainable. But as always, there's lots of options for changing what we do, in big and little ways, to make it more sustainable(ish).In this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting to Jo Hendrickx who is the founder of an amazing organisation called Travel without Plastic, which works to reduce unnecessary single use plastic in the tourist sector. Probably because the vast majority of our holidays are now spent in our caravan with the kids, I simply hadn't really thought about the vast amounts of single use plastic that the tourism sector gets through, from single use plastic glasses at the poolside, to the free mini bottles of toiletries in the bathroom. Tune in to hear about Jo's work with hotels to help them to reduce this, and also what we as travellers can do to help.Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!​Travel Without Plastic- Website- Facebook- Twitter ​- InstagramWyatt & Jack[039] - Recycle your paddling pool with Wyatt & Jack - my podcast interview with Wyatt & Jack founder[017] - Sustainable(ish) Travel with Earth ChangersRefill appWater to go bottleWater at airports​Have you been horrified at the amount of single use plastic you've seen on holiday?​Do you feel a little bit braver now about asking hotels to change?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 9 - nearly there..! And today we're exploring Chapter 9 and how to be more sustainable(ish) at school.Whether you've got kids of school age, (or indeed, are a school age kid!), have been coerced on the PTA, or are involved in education in a more formal way, this episode is for you!Edd Moore is a Year 3 teacher at Damers First School in Dorchester and when he arrived at the school seven years ago there was nothing eco going on at all. Tune in to hear his journey of how he transformed the school into one of the country's leading Eco-Schools, who have won a host of accolades including the first ever Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Schools award.Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!Damers First School- Website- Eco Schools section- Damers First School Eco News - check out all their awards!- Damers Eco Crew on FacebookSurfers Against Sewage Plastic Free AwardsCool MilkEco Schools - there's a TON of info on here to help you get started!Terracycle schemesHow sustainable(ish) is your school?Would you love to help it be a bit more sustainable(ish)? Has this episode inspired/empowered you to do that?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.OK, so Day 8 of the 12 Days of Sustainable(ish) – are you keeping up?!I love pretty much every interview I do for the podcast – getting the chance to speak to fabulous people about the wonderful stuff they’re doing is an absolute honour, but this one I know is going to be one of my highlights on 2020. I’m chatting to Cat Fletcher, resource Goddess and one of the co-founders of Freegle. A conversation with Cat could undoubtedly have suited any of the chapters in the book, but alongside chatting about her journey, and the fabulousness of Freegle, we chat about being Sustainable(ish) at work, and she shares some great ideas and resources for both employees and employers to make some simple, but far reaching changes in the workplace. Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!Cat Fletcher- TwitterFreegle - Website- Facebook- TwitterBrighton Waste HouseWarp-itTech Take Back - BBC coverage- London eventsJulies BicycleThe Sustainable Restaurant AssociationClimate Change CoalitionGreen AllianceEllen MacArthur Foundation​How sustainable(ish) is your work place?​What changes would you love to see implemented?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.We’re onto Day 7 of our 12 Days of Sustainable(ish) which is all about Sustainable(ish) Homes. It’s very fitting then that today I’m taking to Angela Terry who is an environmental scientist and the founder and CEO of One Home where you'll find a wealth of information and support about the choices we can make at home to cut our carbon emissions.None of the actions that Angela and I talk about today are especially exciting – in fact, it could be said that they fall very squarely into the sensible and grown up camp – they have none of the IG appeal of beach cleans, or sexy alternatives to single use plastic, but actually, although it pains my inner rebellious child to say it, it’s these possibly slightly dull grown up things that can actually make a big difference when it comes of our personal carbon footprints.So big girl (or boy) pants at the ready – here we go.Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!One Home - Website- Facebook- Twitter- Instagram- Ten top tips to have a green home- Why are SUVs so bad for the environment?Solar StreetsHow​'s your insulation looking..?!​What small changes can you make to mean that the heat you're paying for stays IN your home?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 6 and just now just oneweek to go til the The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide makes it’s way into the world! OK, confession time. I am not a planner. Which means that pulling together 12 episodes of the podcast with guests to go out 12 days in a row straight after Christmas was always going to be a challenge. I’m feeling very pleased with myself that I’ve been able to line up 11 amazing guests, but the only chapter I’ve failed with is this one, chapter 6, sustainable(ish) family. But hey, I have a family. And I’ve written a whole chapter in a book about it, so I’m going to give you a sneak peek into some of that chapter with a solo episode sharing some tips for how to get your family on board.Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!#2minutebeachclean - We bought litter pickers for the kids from here, and they're fab!True Cost MovieBlue Planet IIStory of Stuff- website- the movie (it's only 20mins!)The Sustainable(ish) FB group[049] - Top tips for sustainable parenting[036] - How to talk to our kids about climate changeHow does it work in your family?Does it feel like you're on your own making changes, or are they all on board?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Day 5 of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide, and we're onto Sustainable(ish) Fashion.I talked in the Plastic-free(ish) episode with Cal Major on Day 3 about plastic being almost a kind of 'gateway drug' into a more wider awareness of sustainability, and I think fashion can be the same. We all wear clothes, so beginning to think a little bit differently about what we wear can be a real eye opener, and a brilliant place to start.In this episode I'm chatting to Jade Doherty, a teacher who has been on her own slow fashion journey since the summer of 2018. Along the way she's amassed over 33k IG followers as she shares pictures of her inventive styling. Don't be put off by the beautiful IG aesthetic, Jade talks a LOT of sense, and in this episode shares a TON of brilliant tips for anyone looking in despair (and maybe a bit of embarrassment - there's no shame here!) at their bulging drawers and wardrobe, and wondering where and how to start. Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!Jade- @notbuyingnew on InstagramFashion RevolutionProject 333Deadstock Lara IntimatesGood on You app7 easy ways to reduce microfibre pollutionEasy sustainable alternatives to fast fashion​​​How do you feel about your wardrobe? Would fashion be a good place for you to make a Sustainable(ish) start?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Wow Day 4 already of The 12 Days of Sustainable(ish) which means we’re onto Chapter 4, Sustainable(ish) Food. I wasn’t really sure where to go with this episode – when it comes to sustainable food there are so many different areas to explore. I’m really passionate about food waste, which is a massive contributor to the climate crisis and something we can all take steps to reduce, but I feel a bit like I’ve covered food waste quite a bit already on the podcast with interviews with Olio and CozZo, both brilliant apps that help us all to reduce the amount of edible food hitting the bin. So I was really pleased when I stumbled across Annabelle’s website, The Flexitarian, because it seems like the flexitarian approach, eating more plant-based foods, but not excluding meat and diary, fits in very nicely with the the whole ‘ish’ bit of sustainable(ish).So settle in and listen to Annabelle’s story of how she’s slowly making the switch from the traditionally meat heavy diet of her native France, to a much healthier diet, for both her family and the planet. Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!The Flexitarian- Website- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter- Pinterest[041] - Use your phone to fight food waste with CozZo[047] - Fighting food waste - why it's important, and how to make it easier with Olio​​What's your approach to food - would a 'flexitarian' diet work for you?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG....!It is with HUGE excitement that I bring you this very special mini-series of the Sustainable(ish) podcast to celebrate, and to count down to, the launch of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide - everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference.This book is pretty much the distillation of the Sustainable(ish) ethos and is being published by Bloomsbury on January 9th 2020 , and to mark such an auspicious occasion I've put together 12 shortish episodes of the podcast, one for each chapter of the book, where I have a good old chinwag with someone relevant to that chapter.Today we're onto day 3, chapter 3, which is plastic-free(ish).I’ve been internet stalking (in a non creepy way) my guest today for the last couple of years and have been wanting to have her on the podcast for as long as it’s existed, so to get the chance to chat with her for this book launch mini-series feels very special. Cal Major is an ocean advocate, veterinary surgeon and world record stand up paddle boarder who has done huge amounts to raise awareness around plastic pollution with her paddle boarding adventures around the UK and is a total inspiration. You’ll have to forgive ma little with this episode – I had every intention of keeping all the episodes for this mini series to around 20 minutes, but I knew right from the start that was going to be a challenge when chatting to Cal as she has SO much good stuff to share. So grab a cuppa, or pop this one on if you’ve got a car journey ahead of you, and settle in to enjoy some inspiration and the tale of one incredible woman’s paddle against plastic. Enjoy!Useful linksAll the places you can buy The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide online..!Cal Major- Website- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter- Paddle against plastic- Vitamin Sea film infoSurfers against SewageMid Counties Co-op '1 change' plastic campaignWhat's your 'takeaway' from this episode?Let me know in the comments! AVAILABLE 9th JAN 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW!! "The most eco-common sense thing I've read!" […]