Category: Sustainability

Sustainable Paper Lamination: Protecting With Care

Sustainable paper lamination replaces traditional plastic-based films with biodegradable and recyclable alternatives, minimising environmental impact. It utilises water-based coatings and paper-to-paper lamination to enhance recyclability, appealing to eco-conscious consumers and complying with regulations. Ultimately, this approach preserves printed materials while honouring ecological integrity and sustainability principles.… Read More Sustainable Paper Lamination: Protecting With Care

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The Remarkable Shitake Mushroom: Flavour, Nutrition, & Tradition

Shiitake mushrooms, revered in East Asian cuisine, offer rich umami flavours and significant nutritional benefits, including B vitamins and immune-supporting compounds. Cultivated for over a millennium, they thrive on hardwood logs. Various cultivation kits are available for home growers. Always cook shiitakes for enhanced taste and digestibility.… Read More The Remarkable Shitake Mushroom: Flavour, Nutrition, & Tradition

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Why Household Waste is Still A Massive Problem-Even Though We Know What Needs to Change

This article highlights the ongoing struggle with plastic packaging, emphasising its prevalence in UK grocery shopping. Despite intentions to reduce waste, online shopping exacerbates the issue, creating hidden plastic waste. Solutions involve reducing production, promoting refillable options, and fostering awareness while acknowledging the challenges consumers face in accessing sustainable choices. Collective action is essential.… Read More Why Household Waste is Still A Massive Problem-Even Though We Know What Needs to Change

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Can Global Delivery Ever Be Sustainable?

The choices we make in purchasing and shipping significantly impact the environment, as global shipping accounts for around 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable solutions involve companies adopting carbon-neutral shipping, electric vehicles, and smart logistics. Consumers can also help by choosing energy-efficient delivery options, supporting local businesses, and making conscious purchasing decisions.… Read More Can Global Delivery Ever Be Sustainable?

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stitching sustainability: how textile practice can reclaim waste

Slow textile practices like mending, dyeing, and patchwork are ways to resist a culture of disposability, transforming waste into emotional connections and stories. This approach honors imperfections, creating relationships between materials and memories, fostering emotional sustainability. By reshaping discarded textiles, these rituals of repair celebrate the beauty in flaws and reflect a deeper value in craft.… Read More stitching sustainability: how textile practice can reclaim waste

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episode 2: the texture of comfort: touching calm, living sustainably

Sustainable living transcends energy and waste to include the materials we use, which shape our feelings and surroundings. Natural materials like linen, wool, clay, and wood enhance sensory comfort and longevity, fostering emotional connections and ecological care. Choosing textures that invite touch promotes calm and encourages a deeper appreciation for our environment.… Read More episode 2: the texture of comfort: touching calm, living sustainably

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the beauty of boro: japan’s tradition of visible mending

Image credit: Claire Gaffney via Unsplash In Japanese, the word boro (ぼろ) literally means “tattered” or “ragged.” Yet in the world of textiles, boro has become a symbol of endurance, resourcefulness, and beauty born from necessity. What is Boro? Boro refers to cloth that has been patched and re-patched over generations. Traditionally, families in rural… Read More the beauty of boro: japan’s tradition of visible mending

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designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

Image Credit: Mesut çiçen via Unsplash Series Introduction In a world that often feels overstimulated and overcomplicated, the pursuit of calm is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Beginning on the 4th October, this six-part series explores how design can be a powerful tool for cultivating calm—not just in our homes and cities, but in… Read More designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

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on everyday sustainability, false representation, and the frustration of care

As I build Soft Source, a sustainable materials directory rooted in care and accountability, I’ve encountered more greenwashing than I expected. Greenwashing is the practice of making a product or company appear environmentally responsible without meaningful action to support that claim. It often involves vague language, nature-inspired imagery, or unverified buzzwords like “eco-friendly” or “sustainable”—used… Read More on everyday sustainability, false representation, and the frustration of care

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