Even though I avoid buying clothes that are ‘in fashion’, choosing things I fall in love with and wearing them till they fall apart – and generally going for vintage when it comes to evening wear – I still, like every woman I know, suffer from occasional pangs of ‘clothes guilt’. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
Vegetable box schemes, local greengrocers, farmers’ markets and organic stores are a great place to source package-free foods. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
There are a lot of irritating aspects about large supermarkets for the wannabe eco-warrior, but the one that gets most of us hottest under the collar is packaging. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
Farmers’ markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
If you really want to help make a difference while getting a true travel experience, consider a community-run trip. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
Despite my love affair with skyscraper heels, luckily for my feet I rarely wear them – preferring, instead, the comfort and child-handling practicalities of a pair of trainers. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
It’s quite amazing to me, as I walk around a supermarket or a health food shop, to observe the number of Fairtrade choices: not just staples such as coffee, tea, fresh fruits and rice, but cocoa and chocolate, herbs and spices, honey, ice cream, and jams. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote
Consuming less means throwing away less, while reusing things actually helps to save the planet as well as the pennies. Sheherazade Goldsmith Read Quote