Knitwear is a tricky subject for a sustainably-minded vegan. What’s the best option? Wool won’t shed tiny pieces of plastic into our waterways like synthetic fibres will but many (me included) don’t want sheep – who’ve been bred to grow…

When talking about ethical and sustainable fashion, it’s never long before the subject of cost comes up. It’s understandable, as ethical fashion costs significantly more; posing a serious financial barrier to a huge amount of people. I’ll discuss the social…

Somehow it’s October already. If we keep flying through the months and years at this rate I’ll be retiring soon and, frankly, I could do with it because I’m extremely tired. Anyway, this month is all about money. Money is…

I’m often asked where exactly I find ethical and sustainable brands and, more often than not, the answer is Instagram. There’s no secret sustainability society, just a little determination to find and champion as many like-minded brands as possible and…

Of all our human needs, water is the most basic. It sustains us on such a fundamental level that it’s perfectly reasonable to expect it to be treated as a precious resource; preserved as stringently as historical buildings and valued…

Have you ever been shut in a metal box at 6am with over a hundred men who are three cans deep and giddy at the delights awaiting them on their respective stag dos? I have. It was my flight from…

In a world where pineapples can become leather and plastic bottles can become rain coats, repurposing waste has become one of the central tenets of sustainable design. It takes research, vision and a lot of innovation to close the loop…

Five Minutes With… is a regular series spotlighting vibrant, innovative, sustainably-focused brands so you can get to know the best and brightest in the industry, even if you only have a quick coffee break to spare. This time we’re spending…