Janni Nicol introduces us to Steiner Waldorf early childhood education. Steiner Waldorf education is 100 years old! It is founded on the workof the Austrian philosopher and educator Rudolf Steiner, who wished to create a form of education that would help pupils achieve“clarity of thought, sensitivity of feeling and strength of will”.After listening to Steiner’s …
Eco Disposables
Reviews by Charlotte Alner, Saffia Farr and Jess Hazel , published in SPRING 2019, Issue 60. 1. Bamboo Nappies, Nü Nü nappies are attempting to solve the problems of landfill and deforestation by creating nappies made from sustainable materials. Their focus is the “end of life” credentials of a product. The nappies are made from …
9 Eco Travel Products For Your Summer Holiday
Go Outdoors, Reviews by Saffia Farr. Published in JUNO Magazine, SUMMER 2019 Issue 61. 1. Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion This factor 50+ lotion protects skin from UVB and UVA and is suitable for very young babies. It uses Mustela’s “Avocado Perceose” formula, which reinforces the skin barrier. It’s water-resistant and free from parabens …
Where the Wild Things Are -Embercombe Unplugged
Embercombe talk to us about connecting with nature, staying in vintage vans and visiting their beautiful valley on the edge of Dartmoor. Imagine a lost world … a place where the flow of nature knows no bounds, where animals roam freely in a sound-bath of birdsong. This is a place where the wild things are. …
Rebels with a cause: will you join in?
I keep having the same conversation: “Do you think Extinction Rebellion will make a difference to anything? Protest doesn’t work any more, does it?” I’m not sure whether these questions are being asked of everyone, or whether they are asked of me because of my background. Certainly, I’ve spent a lot of my life campaigning. …
Activist and Mum? How motherhood changed this environmental campaigner
There are so many ways to make a difference. So why has becoming a mother made choosing what to do and then doing it so difficult? Suzy Edwards reflects on whether she really can be an activist and a mum I made the decision to ‘save the world’ when I was 15 – reading Ecologist …
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Why we need to talk to our children about climate change
One of the clearest memories I have from my childhood relates to climate change. There was a television campaign run by a green activist organisation that seemed to air frequently: in any case I remember seeing it many times, and the tagline at the end: “It’s not too late.” The advert showed things like lights …
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Reducing single-use plastic – reviews
Reviews by Saffia Farr, Rosalind Howard, Jess Hazel and Alice Farrell English Peppermint Natural Tooth Soap I was excited to try this new tooth soap from Georganics, as the packaging is completely biodegradable/compostable. You apply the soap to your toothbrush by rubbing the bristles (preferably wet) onto the stick in a circular motion before brushing …
DON’T DISMISS WHAT GRANDMA DID – Caroline Taylor suggests we give reusable nappies a try and save £££
It’s time for a refreshing angle on nappies. The time is right. Environmental issues are finally gaining significant public support with everything from plastic bags to plastic straws getting the green treatment. Single Use / Disposable nappies are surely the next product to be targeted. A fact which seems to be confirmed by all the …
Washable Nappies: Georgina Cunliffe describes the benefits and different types available
The reasons why parents choose to use washable nappies are many and varied. In the UK a typical child will use nappies for 33 months and in that time a parent will spend approximately £800 on disposable nappies. This takes into account multi-buy deals and supermarket own brands. A parent who chooses washable nappies will …
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Guilt-free Parenting
For a long time people simply followed the mainstream way of parenting, depending on what the norm was at the time. There are now many different ways to parent, with no one prescribed approach, and much more of an understanding that different children benefit from different approaches. Although these different parenting types are subject to …
Why Choose Organic Cotton?
Lisa Ingram explains what inspired her to set up a business focused on organic cotton. I feel passionately about getting the message out to people about the benefits of using organic cotton, not just because it’s softer and more durable (as the fibres haven’t been broken down by pesticides), but mainly because it’s SO much …