Ethical Consumerism

  People often ask me what the ‘must have’ products are that will help them be more sustainable and that satisfy ethical credentials. I usually give an answer they don’t want to hear! And that is that the ‘greenest’ product you can buy is none at all. If you think about it, the best thing…

  Little Green Blog was originally set up to help people live more sustainably, by sharing solutions that meet your needs when making purchasing decisions. The site was aimed at helping you live as ethically as possible, no matter what your areas of concern are. Nobody can do everything, but each of us can do…

  Thinking about adopting an environmentally friendly life can feel overwhelming. It seems there is so much to do, which takes time, effort and money. Then there’s conflicting advice – what are the most important things that make the real differences? And what about greenwashing – how do you avoid it? The truth is, the…

  With Christmas around the corner, we’re thinking about gifts people commonly give and receive, along with ways to make our choices more ethical. Jewellery is a popular gift for everyone from young children to friends to couples celebrating decades together! Sadly, a lot of high street jewellery comes at considerable cost – and I’m…

One of the most important aspects of an environmentally friendly lifestyle I’ve learned, is to be conscious about the things we buy and to separate our wants from our needs. As I frequently say, the most ‘green’ purchase is no purchase at all!

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? According to the research institute ‘Statistic Brain’, the third most popular New Year’s Resolution for 2015 was ‘Spend Less, Save More’.

I’ve mentioned before that Mr Green and I have a feather mattress. I can’t begin to tell you what a decadent bed we have!

As I’ve mentioned before, I find this time of year a bit of a struggle. I have well meaning family members asking me what I want for Christmas. And I know I’m not that easy to buy for.

I’m thrilled to be back on the ‘Change the World Wednesday’ bandwagon. I haven’t taken part publicly for ages and although I’ve read and followed every week I just haven’t had time to blog about my experiences.

Is it possible to find ethical consumerism on the high street? One company seems to be leading the way…